"Terakoya of Japan" experience course
Mini Japanese Gargoyle Roof Tile Making Experience
Try your hand in making a cool gargoyle roof tile!
Onigawara (Gargoyle Ridge-End Tile) are a type of roof ornamentation.
They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting a Japanese Gargoyle (Oni).
Onigawara were used in traditional Japanese homes and most often found on Buddhist temples.
In Japan, Oni (Gargoyle) ridge-end tiles on the roof of the house is believed to protect the house from bad things and misfortune.
| Details | Making a mini version of the gargoyle roof tile used at Todai-ji, Horyu-ji or Yakushi-ji |
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| Location | Hanairaka (Imai Skyline Exchange Center) in Imai-cho, Kashihara City |
| Duration |
Duration of the Mini Gargoyle Roof Tile Making Experience is about 1 hour *It will take about 3 weeks to complete the baking process |
| Minimum Number of Participants | This experience requires more than 10 participants |
| Cost | Price Upon Request |
| Transportation | Bus pick-up and drop-off available (additional cost) |
| Remarks | Availability and Price Upon Request |
Mini Japanese Gargoyle Roof Tile gallery
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*These images are for illustration purposes only
Inquiries about this experience
| Contact | Terakoya of Japan[Contact: Yoshida] |
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| Address | 1-5-26 Imai-cho , Kashihara city , Nara |
| TEL | 0744-48-0805 |
| yoshida@lukes-japan.com |
Guidance of Kashihara City and nearby hotels and B&B's also available.
