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…

5th - 6th of December 2026 Kumiko Lamp Workshop

KOITOYA will try this new program, making Standing (or wall hanging, your choice) lamp, with the mix of Japanese traditional skill “Kumiko”.

The Kumiko Lamp is a KOITOYA original design - a wooden pillar holds a mitred frame with a LED light strip and Walon Sheet light shade and Kumiko Detailing. click here.