Learn and Create This Summer at Hida Takayama! 'The Secrets of Wooden Furniture Enjoyed with Children' at HIDA Takayama Store

Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture; President and CEO: Akiko Okada; hereinafter 'Hida Sangyo'), which promotes a rich lifestyle rooted in the blessings of forests through its original wooden furniture brand HIDA, will host a special summer program from Saturday, July 18 to Tuesday, September 8, at the HIDA Takayama Store – Forest and Living Editorial Room (hereinafter 'HIDA Takayama Store'). The event, titled 'The Secrets of Wooden Furniture Enjoyed with Children: See, Touch, and Learn,' features workshops and factory tour experiences designed for children and families, offering hands-on activities suitable for school summer projects.

We invite you to join us in this unique opportunity to touch wood and learn about the richness of forests in a fun and engaging way.

Additionally, events for parents and children to learn about Japan’s forests and furniture are being planned at HIDA’s directly operated stores nationwide and HIDA PARTNERS. Further details will be announced in due course.

[2026 Summer Special Program] 'The Secrets of Wooden Furniture Enjoyed with Children'

During the summer vacation, HIDA Takayama Store will host experiential programs enjoyable for both adults and children.

Have you ever wondered how the wooden furniture we use every day is made? Through factory tours and workshops, participants will uncover the 'secrets' behind furniture making—learning the process from raw timber to finished product and appreciating the craftsmanship of skilled artisans. Moreover, sustainably managing forests requires the responsible use of their gifts—wood. This program allows participants to touch wood and wood-based products firsthand, learning about the importance of wood and the richness of forests in an enjoyable way.

* Programs without prior registration requirements will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the store on the day.

Learn

01 How Is a Chair Made?

Discover Furniture-Making at the HIDA Takumi Factory Tour [Reservation Required]

How are the chairs we sit on every day at home or school actually made?

Visit HIDA’s normally restricted factory to observe the entire process of chair production and uncover the secrets of furniture craftsmanship.

Dates: July 24 (Fri), August 8 (Sat), August 22 (Sat), August 28 (Fri), September 5 (Sat)

Time: 13:00– (Approx. 60 minutes)

Meeting Point: HIDA Takayama Store (transportation to the factory by bus)

Fee: Free

Capacity: 15 participants per session

Registration: https://reserve.peraichi.com/r/0fc1890d

Inside view of the HIDA factory

Create

02 Create Your Own Bird with Stamps

Make a Wooden Fan Using the 'Tangram' Puzzle

At the in-store kids’ corner, choose your favorite bird from a set of tangram-designed bird illustrations. Combine tangram stamps to complete your bird design. Complete your fan by collecting stamps at two locations—HIDA Takayama Store and Yuubokukan HIDA GALLERY—and enter a raffle for a special prize.

Dates: Daily during business hours from July 18 (Sat) to September 8 (Tue)

Eligibility: Follow HIDA’s official Instagram account or make a purchase in-store

Fee: Free

Create a one-of-a-kind fan using stamps.

03 Summer Craft Project with Nature’s Gifts

Free Wood Scraps from Furniture Production

At Mori no Wa Studio, adjacent to HIDA Takayama Store, children can receive free bags of selected wood scraps—available in various shapes and colors—during the event period. These wood scraps are perfect for summer homework craft projects.

Dates: Daily during business hours from July 18 (Sat) to September 8 (Tue)

Location: Mori no Wa HIDA FACTORY STORE (next to HIDA Takayama Store)

Eligibility: Follow HIDA’s official Instagram account or make a purchase in-store

Fee: Free (For children under junior high school level)

Use various wood scraps to create your summer craft project.

04 Mix Your Favorite Wood Scents

Aromatherapy Workshop and 'Blend Oil' Creation [Reservation Recommended]

Learn about aromatherapy from a certified instructor while blending refreshing scents from trees and citrus to create your own custom blend oil and bath salt. Additionally, a permanent workshop is available to create aromatherapy sprays using essential oils from HIDA’s trees.

Dates: August 1 (Sat) 13:30–, August 2 (Sun) 11:00– / 13:30– (Approx. 90 minutes)

Fee: ¥2,200 (includes bath salt)

Capacity: 5 participants per session

Registration: TEL 0120-606-655 / takayama@shop.hidasangyo.com

Exclusive online essential oils are also available at HIDA Takayama Store.

Taste

05 Limited-Time Menu at Café 'Chair and Coffee'

Gentle and Sweet 'Strawberry Milk'

At the in-store café 'Chair and Coffee,' enjoy a limited-time 'Strawberry Milk' made with fresh milk from local Hida dairy Maseisha and original syrup from Terada Farm. The refreshing sweetness of strawberries fills your mouth with every sip. Children dining at the café will also receive a Ptarmigan Cookie as a gift.

Dates: Daily during business hours from July 18 (Sat) to September 8 (Tue)

Location: Chair and Coffee (inside HIDA Takayama Store)

Price: ¥660

Strawberry Milk and Ptarmigan Cookie

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Mamoru Suzuki: 'Exhibition of Nests from Around the World and Picture Book Original Artworks'

— Learning Natural Design from Birds —

Acclaimed picture book author and bird’s nest researcher Mamoru Suzuki presents unique bird nests from Japan and around the world, along with original artworks depicting their charm. During the exhibition, Suzuki will host lectures, workshops to create original bird nests, and forest walking tours. Enjoy these bird-themed events alongside the experiential programs at HIDA Takayama Store.

https://hidasangyo.com/shop/yuhokan/yuhokan-news/20260718_exhibition/

About HIDA Takayama Store – Forest and Living Editorial Room

The flagship store of HIDA, operated by Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd., a wooden furniture manufacturer rooted in the traditional craftsmanship of Hida artisans. Renovated in 2022 to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary in 2020, the store offers an immersive experience of Hida Sangyo’s philosophy of craftsmanship. The store features a full lineup of original furniture, a craft market by local artisans, Kengo Kuma-designed café 'Chair and Coffee,' and a pet-friendly terrace—offering a rich lifestyle centered on the gifts of forests and handmade crafts. On-site, visitors can also explore an exhibition space showcasing the company’s history and a factory store. The building, a renovated Meiji-era elementary school, adds to the charm of the venue.

Address: 1-82-1 Nidamachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture

* 15-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, Norikura Exit

* Parking available

Business Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Closed Wednesdays and the third Thursday of each month)

TEL: 0120-606-655 (Toll-free)

URL: https://hidasangyo.com/shop/takayama/

HIDA Takayama Store – Furniture Corner HIDA Takayama Store – Forest Aroma Lab

HIDA Takayama Store – Pet-Friendly Terrace HIDA Takayama Store – Exterior View