ひわだや Company Profile

Please leave the traditional plant-based roofs of Japan, such as cypress bark, persimmon bark, cedar bark, and thatch, for sukiya, gardens, and shrines and temples, to the limited company Hiwadaya, which operates nationwide.

Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was established as a corporation in 1994, continuing the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is one of the few hinoki bark thatchers in the country. Hinoki bark thatching is a roofing construction method where materials made from the bark of hinoki (Japanese cypress) are secured with bamboo nails, as seen in structures like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine. We carry out roofing work using traditional Japanese techniques such as hinoki bark thatching, kakibuki (kokerabuki), sugi bark thatching, thatching, and copper roofing, honed through experience in shrines and temples. 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 clients. http://ka-sa-ne.com/