Conveying and connecting a solid tradition that has continued since the Tenpo era (1830s) to create the future.
Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and has continued the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is the only hinoki bark thatcher in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Hinoki bark thatching is a roofing construction method that uses materials refined from hinoki bark, secured with bamboo nails. For example, this technique can be seen in the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine, as well as in Yamaguchi City’s National Treasure, the Rurikouji Five-Story Pagoda, and the main hall of Ryufukuji Temple. Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. will continue to preserve and pass down the unique traditional architectural culture of hinoki bark thatching in Japan. 【Business Activities】 ○ Roofing construction for shrines and temples ○ Business Types → Hinoki bark thatching (hiwadabuki) → Kokerabuki → Doibuki → Copper plate roofing → Cedar bark thatching (sugikawabuki) ○ Sales of hinoki bark products For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
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【Hiwadaya's Initiatives】 ○Human Resource Development →Creating employment opportunities and a sense of purpose for retired seniors and young people who are withdrawn from society →Introduction of a human resource development system utilizing IT ○Tradition Inheritance →Development of new markets for the private sector →Active information dissemination through site tours, briefings, and utilizing our company website and blog ○Resource Securing →Utilizing local forest resources to protect the cultural heritage of the region's forests →Regularly entering the mountains for satoyama conservation ○Creating a system to protect local cultural properties within the community 【Business Concept】 ○Bringing Japan's traditional roofing techniques into new architecture →Inheritance and rediscovery of traditional skills ●For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
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Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and continues the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is one of the few hinoki bark roofers in the country. Hinoki bark roofing is a construction method where materials made from the bark of hinoki (Japanese cypress) are fastened using bamboo nails, with examples including the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine. We carry out roofing work using traditional Japanese techniques such as hinoki bark, kakibuki (kokerabuki), cedar bark, thatch, and copper roofing, honed through experience in temples and shrines. We receive numerous repair requests for properties with a focus on sukiya architecture and garden gates from all over the country. We are available for nationwide travel and will respond promptly to specific project estimates. Please feel free to contact us! We also recommend our custom-made high-end interior panel material "kasane," made from hinoki bark, for special customers. http://ka-sa-ne.com/
