This is japan's only museum specializing in carpentry tools. in addition to displaying a carefully selected collection of approximately 1,000 tools, it also features a model of the pillars and joinery of the main hall of toshodai-ji temple, which stands over 7 meters tall in the open atrium, as well as a structural model of a tea room that showcases the delicate workmanship of the sukiya style. furthermore, the building, which at first glance appears modern, is adorned with traditional craftsmanship throughout, making the museum itself a place where visitors can "experience the many skills of master craftsmen."