CHIKUBUEN
竹生園
Chikubuen 竹生園
Chikubuen is a beautiful shop and gallery on the premises of Nagaoka Tenmangu. This gallery was created by Takano Chikko, a company whose craftsmen specialize in creating unique pieces crafted from bamboo and old materials from Kyoto. Takano Chikko has a workshop in Nagaokakyo, a famous bamboo producing area, and has inherited the techniques cultivated over many years in the production of tea utensils while protecting and nurturing high-quality bamboo forests.
Chikubuen is located in an old inn that retains the atmosphere of the Showa era, which was originally built in commemoration of the 1970 Osaka Expo.
At Chikubuen, various special exhibitions and events are held where you can actually see, touch, and experience the products made by craftsmen with the aim of passing on traditional techniques and knowledge to future generations.
Inside the store, there are a wide range of products, including tea utensils that Takano Chikko has been producing since the company was founded, one-of-a-kind items that showcase the charm of craftsmanship, materials, and household goods.