What kind of craft is Kamakura-bori?

Kamakura-bori is a traditional wood carving and lacquerware craft dating back to the Kamakura period. It involves layering lacquer onto wood, carving patterns with chisels, and then coloring with lacquer and gold powder.

What can I make in the creation experience?

In the advance booking course, you can make a small plate, and in the same-day registration course, you can make items like wooden tags. Both will be original Kamakura-bori pieces.

Can children enjoy it too?

Yes, children aged 3rd grade and above in elementary school can participate in the creation experience using carving tools. Designs of Kanagawa Kintaro are also available.

Is there an admission fee for the event?

Admission to the event itself is free, but the creation experience is paid. Fees vary depending on the course.

What is KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA?

KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA is a large-scale craft exposition held in Kanagawa Prefecture. This "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition" is positioned as its pre-event.

Holding the "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition"!

Published Jun 12, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

As a pre-event for KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA to be held this November, the "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition ~Fun to See, Fun to Use~" will be held from June 26th to 28th at Ofuna Lumine Wing. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and sales of traditional crafts, live demonstrations by skilled artisans, and hands-on creation experiences.

We will be holding the "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition ~Fun to See, Fun to Use~," a pre-event for KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA to be held this November, from June 26th to 28th. We invite everyone to visit.

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1. Overview of the "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition"

We will hold exhibitions and sales of traditional crafts, live demonstrations by skilled artisans, and a creation experience where you can make your own original Kamakura-bori.

- Dates: Friday, June 26, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 (June 26th is 3rd floor only)

- Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (June 26th: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM)

- Venue: Ofuna Lumine Wing (1-4-1 Ofuna, Kamakura City)

- Content

(1) In front of the 3rd-floor main entrance

Live demonstration of plate making by skilled artisans, and sales of Kamakura-bori items for everyday use.

(2) 6th-floor Lumine Wing Salon

Exhibition of Kamakura-bori works with a "flower" motif, and display of flower vases made by children.

Sales and creation experience (paid) of Kamakura-bori meticulously crafted by artisans.

2. Regarding the creation experience on the 27th and 28th

(1) Content

We offer two types of creation experiences: a pre-booking course for a thorough experience of Kamakura-bori, and a same-day registration course for a casual experience.

The pre-booking course will feature designs of Kanagawa's character, Kanagawa Kintaro.

As a pre-event for KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA, we are offering special prices.

Creation Experience Course

Product

Estimated Time

Experience Fee

Advance Booking

Small plate

Approx. 120 minutes

1,000 yen

Same-day Registration

Wooden tag, etc.

Approx. 30 minutes

500 yen

*The creation experience uses carving tools. It is intended for elementary school students in 3rd grade and above.

(2) Advance reservation form

Advance reservations for the creation experience will begin on June 15th at 12:00 PM. For details, please check the dedicated page for the "Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition."

<Kamakura-bori Fureai Exhibition Dedicated Page>

https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/jf2/cnt/kougei_expo/kamakurapre-event.html

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