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Naruko Kokeshi Village
鳴子こけし村Miyagi · Tohoku
Naruko Kokeshi Village is renowned as the heart of kokeshi doll carving, where visitors can observe artisans at work and even try their hand at crafting these traditional wooden dolls. The village is also famous for its relaxing onsen hot springs, providing a perfect blend of cultural experience and relaxation.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 3.6· 300 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adult admission to Japan Kokeshi Museum (nihon-kokeshikan.com/kokesikan.com) ¥500; high-school ¥300, JHS ¥200, elementary ¥150; painting experience extra.
- Website
- kokesikan.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- Adult admission to Japan Kokeshi Museum (nihon-kokeshikan.com/kokesikan.com) ¥500; high-school ¥300, JHS ¥200, elementary ¥150; painting experience extra.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~1h 23m by car
Tags
kokeshicrafts
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