Craft · No. 233
No. 233その他の工芸品
Fukuyama Koto
福山琴
fukuyama koto · 広島県
Fukuyama Koto are traditional Japanese zither-type string instruments (koto) crafted in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Renowned for their rich, resonant tone and meticulous woodworking, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese koto making.
- Origin
- 広島県
- Category
- その他の工芸品
- Materials
- Wood · Lacquer · 象牙
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The production of koto in Fukuyama dates back to the Edo period, when the city flourished as a castle town of the Fukuyama Domain. As samurai culture…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The making of a Fukuyama Koto involves numerous intricate processes: selecting and cutting the wood, extended drying, shaping the body, carving the re…
No. IVClimate
Southern Hiroshima Prefecture, including Fukuyama City, enjoys a mild and relatively dry Seto Inland Sea climate. This climatic stability is well-suit…
