INAMI: A WOOD CARVING ART GALLERY
BORN FROM THE TEMPLE CARVER’S CHISEL
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INAMI: A WOOD CARVING ART GALLERY BORN FROM THE TEMPLE CARVER’S CHISEL
The town of Inami was built by expert wood carvers whose magnificent craftsmanship has its roots in the rebuilding of Zuisenji Temple.
Wood carving studios and merchant homes line the stone-paved streets, and the air is filled with the resounding clanks of wooden mallets and the rich aromas of wood.
Carvings of figures including the Seven Lucky Gods and the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac can be found all around as if on display in an art gallery.
In spring, festival floats and lion dances decorated with Inami wood carvings parade through the streets in hopes of peace, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest.
The exceptional skill and artistry of Inami wood carving has earned it recognition throughout Japan. Inami is a stronghold of wood carving culture, and wood carving is at the heart of life in the town.
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ACCESS GUIDE
- 【FROM TOKYO】
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By Shinkansen (Hokuriku Shinkansen) :
>> Tokyo Station — Shin-Takaoka Station
Take a train and bus from Shin-Takaoka Station to Inami. (*Inami Woodcarving Bus)
>> Tokyo Station — Kanazawa Station
Take a bus from Kanazawa Station to Inami.(*Nanto Kanazawa Line Bus)
By Air :
>> Haneda Airport — Toyama kitokito Airport
Take a rental car from Toyama kitokito Airport to Inami.
- 【FROM NAGOYA】
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By Train (JR Tokai) :
>> Nagoya Station — Kanazawa Station
Take a bus from Kanazawa Station to Inami.
(*Nanto Kanazawa Line Bus)
By Highway bus :
>> Nagoya Station — Tonami Station
Take a train and bus from Shin-Takaoka Station to Inami. (*Inami Woodcarving Bus)
- 【FROM OSAKA】
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By Train (JR West) :
>> Shin-Osaka Station — Kanazawa Station
Take a bus from Kanazawa Station to Inami. (*Nanto Kanazawa Line Bus)
By Highway bus :
>> Osaka Station — Kanazawa Station
Take a bus from Kanazawa Station to Inami. (*Nanto Kanazawa Line Bus)
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*1 : Inami Woodcarving Bus
Johana Station — Inami (about 25 minutes) 5 round trips on weekdays, 4 round trips on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
*2 : Nanto Kanazawa Line Bus:
Kanazawa Station — Inami (about 1 hour 15 minutes) 6 round trips a day
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