Shizuoka · Culture
Takumishuku: make a Suruga bamboo pen holder
Turn fine bamboo strips into a gently curved container in Mariko, on the old Tokaido. This short craft session leaves you with a useful piece of Shizuoka craftsmanship.
駿府の工房 匠宿 / Takumishuku
What you will do
At the Bamboo and Dyeing Studio, fit fine bamboo strips into the upper and lower parts of the Koharu pen holder. The finished piece is about 11 cm across and high. With your own LED light or glass insert, it can also become a lantern or vase.
Time: From 30 minutes; allow extra time for check-in and any queue.
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Getting there
From stand 7 at JR Shizuoka Station’s north exit, take the Shizutetsu Chubu Kokudo Line towards Fujieda Station. Alight at Togetsupo Sunpu Takumishuku Iriguchi and walk about 5 minutes.
〒421-0103 静岡市駿河区丸子3240-1 / 3240-1 Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Closed Tuesdays, moving to the next weekday when Tuesday is a public holiday. The official 2026–27 calendar also marks December 23, January 6, February 2–5 and March 27 closed. It shows Tuesday December 29 and Tuesday January 5 open. Temporary changes remain possible.
Language: The official website offers English and other language information. English-speaking instruction is not confirmed; ask when booking if needed.
- The provider says this project is used by elementary-school groups, but a universal minimum age is not published in the checked material. Ask about young children, assistance and the workstation if using a wheelchair.
- Individual cancellation fees and deadlines are unconfirmed. Check the individual terms when booking, separately from the group rules.
- Some older page headers still show Monday closure and 10:00–19:00. The current hours page and 2026 calendar instead specify Tuesday closure and 09:30–18:00.
- Even on extended-evening days, an evening slot for this particular workshop is not guaranteed.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06
Prices & timing
¥2,500 for one Koharu pen holder.
From 30 minutes; allow extra time for check-in and any queue.
Normally 09:30–18:00, with last reception at the Bamboo and Dyeing Studio at 17:00. December 29–31, 2026: 09:30–16:00; January 1, 2027: 11:00–16:00. Confirm workshop cutoffs on reduced-hours days.
Booking & current availability
Choose a date through the official booking page. Advance enquiries: 054-256-1521. Same-day telephone bookings are not accepted; use the official same-day booking option or ask on site. Capacity has not been checked.
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