Why You Should Visit
Carpenters from across Japan gather in Miki, the city of blacksmithing, for the 42nd National Kezuroukai — a competition to produce the thinnest possible wood shavings with a hand plane. Watch artisans shave wood down to just a few microns, browse a hardware exhibition of master craftsmanship, and enjoy the concurrently held Miki Hardware Expo "Kaji Desse! vol.15." A must for tool and craft lovers.
Essentials
- location
- Bourbon Beans Dome (Hyogo Miki Disaster Management Park)
- period
- June 13, 2026 (Sat) - June 14, 2026 (Sun)
- cost
- Free admission
- access
- About 5 minutes by car from the Miki-Higashi IC on the Sanyo Expressway. By public transport, take a Shinki Bus from Midorigaoka Station (Kobe Electric Railway) to the Bosai Koen stop.
- NOTE
Concurrent events
- Miki Hardware Expo "Kaji Desse! vol.15"
- Hardware exhibition of master craftsmanship
* For opening hours and the latest details, check with the Miki City Tourism Association (TEL 0794-83-8400) or the official site
FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free and open to everyone.
What is Kezuroukai?
It's a national competition where carpenters compete to produce the thinnest wood shavings with a Japanese hand plane (kanna) — often just a few microns thick.
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes by car from the Miki-Higashi IC, or take a Shinki Bus from Midorigaoka Station to the Bosai Koen stop.
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