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Morioka Handi-Works Square

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Morioka Handi-Works Square

盛岡手づくり村

Iwate · Tohoku

A cluster of roughly 15 artisan workshops — Nanbu ironware, kokeshi dolls, senbei crackers — on Lake Gosho, open daily.

Why we picked it

A hands-on crafts village most visitors don't realize is open to casual drop-ins.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.9· 2,248 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:40 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the craft village and the historic Nanbu magariya house. The hands-on workshops (nambu ironware, senbei baking, dyeing, etc.) are paid and priced per activity.
Website
tezukurimura.com

Today

8:40–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:40 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

craftsfamily-friendly

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