Yajiro Kokeshi Village
You can enjoy a kokeshi doll painting workshop at Yajiro Kokeshi Village.
There are 10 types of kokeshi, each of which has its own unique facial expressions, coloring and other characteristics. Yajiro kokeshi are distinguished by their overall vivid color schemes. You can use a wide palette of colors to create your own original kokeshi.
There are 10 types of kokeshi, each of which has its own unique facial expressions, coloring and other characteristics. Yajiro kokeshi are distinguished by their overall vivid color schemes. You can use a wide palette of colors to create your own original kokeshi.
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More Information about Yajiro Kokeshi Village
Street address
- 72-1 Yajiro-kita, Fukuoka Yatsumiya-aza, Shiroishi City, Miyagi
Access
- (Only on weekdays)
Take the Fukuoka Line on the Shiroishi City Bus Castle-kun.
A 25-minute ride from Shiroishi Station.
Get off at Yajiro Kokeshi-mura bus stop.
- (Only on weekdays)
Opening Hours
- April -Oct. 9:00-17:00
Nov.-March. 9:00-16:00
Closed
- Wednesdays (if Wednesday is a holiday, then the following week day)
December 29 through January 3
Best season
- -
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update: Sep.3.2024

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