KOITOYA is a studio timber workshop specialising in wooden craft, furniture, architectural installations and woodwork courses built around traditional Japanese skills and design philosophy.

Hiroshi Yamaguchi, the founder and owner of KOITOYA, gained his experience and skills in Takayama, Japan, a town famous for its carpentry tradition. After 17 years designing, creating and teaching craft and furniture making in Japan, he moved to Canberra in 2012 with his family and established KOITOYA in 2015.

Upcoming Events…

18th October 2026: Harumatsuri Wooden Jungle Gym construction

KOITOYA will be running an engaging workshop for children aged 6-10 years at the annual Canberra Japan Club Harumatsuri festival. The festival is open to the public and will be held at the Cook Community Hub from 11:30am to 2pm. The Koitoya Jungle Gym program will begin just after 12pm and tickets are available here.

7th - 8th of November 2026 Design Canberra Open Studio

KOITOYA will once again be participating in the Open Studio program from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are welcome to explore our Fyshwick workshop and meet with Hiroshi and the team. Information and sample displays about upcoming classes will be on show all weekend.

Saturday program :

Chopsticks Workshop: Come and make your own pair of customised chopsticks using a Japanese kanna (handplane) and nokogiri (handsaw). Chopstick making is available all day at a cost of $10 per pair.

The Kids wooden Jungle Gym construction workshop will be offered again for children aged 6-10. Numbers are limited for each of the two sessions so please pre-book a space for your child. To book a ticket or for more information on the program click here.