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‘Kitayama Maruta'(Kitayama ceder) is a high-quality wood cultivated using Kyoto’s traditional techniques, with a rich history of more than 600 years.
Kitayama logs are carefully crafted one by one by Kyoto’s a skilled artisans and are characterized by their beautiful bark and fine annual growth rings.
This wood is widely used in traditional Japanese architecture, such as tea houses and temples, as well as everyday pieces of furniture.

This event is being organised to promote the Kitayama ceder, which is a representative of Kyoto.
We invite you to experience the fine fragrance and beautiful bark of Kitayama cedar.

Date and time: Friday 21 February – Friday 28 March 2025
Place: Nishijin Textile Center , 1F
Organize: Kyoto Prefectural Kyoto Forestry Office

Workshops using Kitayama logs will be held for two days the exhibition.
We hope you to join us!
(No reservation required)

Chopstick-making experience
(No reservation required)
Date and time: Wednesday 19 March, 10:00-15:30
Fee: 1,100 yen
Duration: approx. 30 mins.

Kokeshi doll painting experience
(No reservation required)
Date and time: Wednesday 26 March, 10:00-15:30
Fee: 1,100 yen
Duration: approx. 30 mins.