Okhotsk Woodcraft Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include displays and sales of woodcraft by local makers, as well as workshops that offer a close-up look at the appeal of wood.

Activities include making items with different materials and uses, such as Japanese pagoda tree clocks, single-flower vases, MY chopsticks, and keychains made from offcuts.

You can also enjoy wooden play equipment in the Mokuiku Hiroba, log-splitting activities, Mölkky, and an introduction to the Okecraft production process.

A celebration of wood, where you can discover the bounty of the forest and the handiwork of craftspeople

What to expect

At the venue, you can browse and buy wooden products, as well as make your own creations through woodworking activities.

The Mokuiku Hiroba inside Ki no Plaza has a variety of wooden play equipment in different sizes.

There are also log-splitting and Mölkky activities, along with introductions to how wooden products are made. You can experience wood and nature up close, rather than just viewing displays.

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How to take part

Activities include woodworking, log-splitting, and Mölkky.

The Mokuiku Hiroba is presented as a place that children and adults alike can enjoy.

Participation requirements and registration procedures vary by activity, so please check the information provided on the day.

Location and access

Venue and address

Okhotsk Ki no Plaza / 1-3-18 Izumicho, Kitami, Hokkaido

Train and bus

About a 2-minute walk from JR Kitami Station.

Parking

200 spaces, free.

Address 1-3-18 Izumicho, Kitami, Hokkaido

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Tips for your visit

Woodworking activities and the “Gifts from the Forest Experience Tour” require a fee.

Fees and details vary by activity, so please check before taking part.

The venue also has the Mokuiku Hiroba with wooden play equipment, so comfortable clothing that allows children to move freely is recommended if visiting with children.

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Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions include the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum and Mint Distillation Museum, Okhotsk Beer, and hot springs in Kitami.

Places to visit for nature include Lake Chimikeppu and the coral grass community at Lake Notoro.

Check the distance, walking time, and opening status of each facility individually.

Official information

Event information is available on the event page of HOKKAIDO LOVE!, Hokkaido's tourism and travel information website.

The venue's related links also include the official website for Okhotsk Ki no Plaza.

Okhotsk Woodcraft Festival at a Glance

The Okhotsk Woodcraft Festival is an event where you can experience the forests of Okhotsk and local craftsmanship through displays and sales of wooden products, as well as woodworking activities.

Activities include making clocks, single-flower vases, chopsticks, and keychains, as well as the Mokuiku Hiroba and log-splitting.

The venue is Okhotsk Ki no Plaza in Kitami, about a 2-minute walk from JR Kitami Station.