Fude-no-Sato Kobo
A brush museum introducing the 180-year history and culture of Japanese brush making.
As well as live brush-making demonstrations by local craftsmen and other exhibits, you can see the biggest brush in the world on display in the museum.
The museum shop also sells 1,500 different types of brushes.
Venue Information / Contact Information
- Address
- 5-17-1, Nakamizo, Kumano-cho Aki-gun, Hiroshima
- TEL
- +81-82-855-3010
- FAX
- +81-82-855-3011
- Access
- Bus: From JR Yano Station Take the bus boud for "Kumano-hagiwara" or "Kumano-eigyosyo" and get off at the "Kumano-eigyosyo." 7 minutes by taxi.
- Business Hours
- 9:00 ～ 17:00 (Please enter before 16:30)
- Closed
- Monday (in the case of a holiday, next day), New Year's holiday
| Program | Brush-Making Workshop |
|---|---|
| Description / Acceptance Time / Group Size / Time Required | Under the guidance of a traditional local craftsman, you will have the chance to experience the "upper hair winding" and "finishing" stages from the 12-step brush-making process. If you book the workshop at least one week in advance, you can have your name engraved on the brush. ■ Time: Between 10am and 3:30pm. ■ Capacity: Up to 36 people ■ Reservations: Required at least 2weeks in advance for 7 or more people. ■ Duration: 60 minutes |
| Price / Remarks | ■ Price: 3,500 yen (entrance fee required) |
| Inquiries Regarding Use | TEL: +81-82-554-1862(Hiroshima Conven & Visitors Bureau) |