Inami Woodcarving
Also written: 井波彫刻 · 井波雕刻
Known as Japan's leading woodcarving town, its artisans' exquisite techniques attract craft enthusiasts from around the world.
An Illustrated Japan / Toyama / Culture & Tradition
About this place
Inami Woodcarving in Toyama – Known as Japan's leading woodcarving town, its artisans' exquisite techniques attract craft enthusiasts from around the world. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
