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The Miyadaiku Yoseijyuku (Miyadaiku Woodworking School) was established in 2015 to train the next generation of “Miyadaiku”, master carpenters specializing in traditional Japanese shrines and temples. Our standard professional program is three years of live-in training.
In response to many requests from international craftspeople who want to learn these skills in a shorter timeframe, we are launching an intensive 1-Month Course with English Interpretation, starting April 2026.
✅Get your own professional tool set
✅Learn the authentic use of Japanese tools
✅Master joinery from basics to advanced techniques
✅English-language support provided
To ensure high-quality instruction, we limit each class to only 4 students. This allows everyone, from complete beginners to professional craftspeople, to receive personalized guidance.
目次
Following the layout lines with a chisel while feeling the grain of the wood was an incredibly challenging task for the first students.
Everyone dreams of that perfect shave. While our students struggled with setting up the tool properly at first, the joy on their faces when the first clean shaving appeared was priceless. ^^
“How does this even fit together?” We start by letting you handle various joint models. Can you figure out the secret of how they are assembled?
Watch the answer here.
Once you master the basics, you will try advanced techniques. Discover the art of Japanese joinery where not a single nail is used.
Wood can achieve the same locking effect as a bolt.
The ultimate challenge. After working through the basics and intermediate techniques, you will attempt this high-level “Impossible Joint.”
✅Week１
Day 1: Orientation
Facility tour, visits to local shrines and temples, preparation of your professional tool set.
Hands-on experience with sharpening, chiseling, planing, and wood joinery.
Welcome BBQ.
Days 2-3: Foundation Drills
Wagiri (Crosscut Sawing) Drill: Master the basics of the Japanese saw. ★☆☆☆☆
Aigaki (Half-Lap) Drill: Master the basics of paring with a chisel. ★★☆☆☆
Anahori (Mortising) Drill: Master the basics of striking with a chisel. ★★☆☆☆
Days 4-5: Koshikake-ari-tsugi (Dovetail Lap Joint)
Master the essential joint used for building foundations. ★★★☆☆
✅Week２
Days 1-3: Koshikake-kama-tsugi (Gooseneck Lap Joint)
Master the critical joint used for main beams. ★★★☆☆
Days 4-5: Kanna (Hand Plane) Drills
Master the setup and foundational techniques of the Japanese hand plane. ★★★☆☆
✅Week３
Full Week (5 Days): Kanawa-tsugi
Master the strongest traditional splicing technique. ★★★★☆
✅Week４
Days 1-4: Elective Study
Personalized time to focus on your specific interests.
Advanced: Challenge yourself with complex joints such as Shachi-zao-tsugi (Wedge Splice Joint) or the advanced “Impossible Joint” Shiho-kama-tsugi (Four-Way Gooseneck Joint).
Maintenance Focus: Deepen your skills in tool care, including advanced sharpening of chisels and planes.
Beginner Review: Refine basic joints and revisit foundational drills.
Last Day: Graduation Ceremony
Awarding of the Woodworking Course Certificates.
✅ One-Month Woodworking Course Tuition: 800,000 JPY
*Includes professional Japanese tool set and all materials.
*Includes full English interpretation.
✅Accommodation: 50,000 JPY / month
*Up to 4 people can stay in our shared housing.
Your tuition supports the training of young traditional Miyadaiku carpenters.
April Class: April 1 – April 30 (Capacity: 4 students)
June Class: June 1 – June 30 (Capacity: 4 students)
August Class: August 1 – August 30 (Capacity: 4 students)
October Class: October 1 – October 30 (Capacity: 4 students)
*Each class: Weekends off (20 working days total)
Q: Can beginners join?
A: Yes. The Miyadaiku Woodworking School has years of specialized educational experience in teaching traditional skills from scratch, so you can join with confidence.
Q: I don’t have any woodworking tools. Is that okay?
A: Yes. A professional Japanese starter tool set is included in your tuition. If you wish to purchase additional tools, they are available at the tool gallery within the school.
Q: Is there a place to stay?
A: Yes. You can stay at our shared housing located near the school.
Q: Can I stay in the shared housing on my days off?
A: Yes. The house is available for your use throughout the entire duration of your stay.
Q: What is the nearest train station?
A: The nearest station is Kintetsu Kaminotaishi Station. Since it is a bit far from the school, we will pick you up by car.
Q: Is it possible to join the full professional program at the school after completing this 1-month course?
A: Yes, it is possible. In that case, you can enroll by paying the difference between the 1-month course and the full program fees. Please note that additional procedures, such as obtaining a Cultural Activities Visa, will be required.
Suguru Kanata
Head of Miyadaiku Woodworking School
While active as a professional master carpenter, he directs the training of next-generation artisans. He specializes in providing clear, step-by-step guidance for beginners.
Shinji Murakami
English Interpreter and Artist
After completing the one-month course last November, he deeply resonated with the mission of sharing Japanese traditional techniques with the world. He supports students through English-language assistance and hands-on woodworking support.
In the actual lectures, Master Kanata and a student assistant from the school will provide the technical instruction. Murakami will facilitate the process through English interpretation and hands-on woodworking support.
Master Kanata is scheduled to provide a dedicated one-hour lecture every morning to guide the students.
