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Minka Preservation Society Events
Opportunities to gather and share experiences and expertise - and have fun - are at the heart of our community.
There are a variety of types of events planned for 2025 and beyond, and we very warmly welcome your ideas, contributions, and participation!
For details about events, write to us at info@minkasociety.com
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Minka Meets
Workshops & Seminars
Minka Views
Meet-ups
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Online & In-Person
Artisan Workshops
2025 International MinkaCon
MINKA's 2025 Annual International MinkaCon in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture
Please join us from November 7 - 9 at Aichi Prefectural Citizens Forest Park for three days of all things minka and traditional building arts - presentations, workshops, and demonstrations by leading experts, book readings, artisan booths, vendor tables, visits to local minka, sustainable forestry walks, and much more!
This will be a wonderful opportunity to get together in a friendly and fun environment with others who are passionate about protecting Japan's built cultural heritage, preserving traditional building arts and revitalizing rural communities.
We are busy putting together an exciting program - please watch this space!
How to get to MinkaCon 2025
The address is Aichi Prefecture Citizens’ Forest, Horaiji 7-60, Kadoya, Shinshiro, 〒441-1693
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By train: A 15-minute walk from Mikawa-Makihara Station on the JR Iida Line
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By car: Easily accessible by car from the Shin-Tomei and San-en Nanshin Expressways
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By bus:
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Highway buses from Tokyo and Osaka also stop at the nearby Mokkuru Roadside Station
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One hour by bus from Fujigaoka Station in Nagoya to Mokkuru Roadside Station
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Where to Stay at MinkaCon 2025
A PDF with detailed information about places to stay (including at the venue) is available to view and download
Download accommodation PDF
Local accommodation:
Accommodation at nearby Yuya Onsen, as well as other ryokan and hotels Shinshiro City and surrounding areas.
Staying at the venue:
There several accommodation options at Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest:
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Hotel-style rooms (from ￥5,500 to ￥7,500 per person approx.)
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An area for car camping (￥4,000 per space)
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Bungalows that sleep six (￥4.800 per dwelling; bring your own futon and bedding)
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Large tatami rooms have been reserved for volunteers, so these rooms will not be available.
We are preparing the reservation system for Aichi Prefectural Citizen's Forest Park accommodations now. It will be possible to make reservations on the MinkaCon 2025 Peatix site from August 1, 2025. We will share details here and on our social media accounts at that time.
Please join our team!
We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in giving a presentation or demonstration, leading a workshop or outdoor experience, having a vendor or NPO booth, being a volunteer, or helping sponsor MinkaCom 2025!
Proposals and applications will be online here on July 20, 2025!
Happy memories with our minka family!
