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Japanese Kokeshi Painting Experience in Matsushima
With the cooperation with the Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi Association, learn about the deep tradition of kokeshi dolls. Also, you will experience painting a wooden doll while watching an artisan shape a kokeshi.
Operation Period
All year round (every day)
Time Required
45 minutes
Number of Participants
1〜30people
There are various kokeshi doll types in Miyagi Prefecture, such as Naruko Kokeshi, Togatta Kokeshi, Yajiro Kokeshi, Sakunami Kokeshi, and Hijiori Kokeshi. Learn about kokeshi and paint your own to bring home as a souvenir.
*”Rikyu 1-Day Passport” is a ticket that allows you to enter and leave paid facilities (roof, garden, museum) as many times as you like in one day.
| Experience Program Name | Japanese Kokeshi Painting Experience in Matsushima |
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| Activity Location | Rikyu Hall, Matsushima Rikyu, 18 Namiuchihama, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0213 |
| Time Required | 45 minutes |
| Operation Period | All year round (every day) |
| Start Time | 10:00-16:00 |
| Minimum number of participants | 1people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 30people |
| Reservation Deadline | 1 days before by 0:00 |
| Important notes regarding participation | Please contact us at least one day before your desired experience date. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Wooden doll, painting experience, wax finishing (optional). | ||||||
| Remarks regarding price | *”Rikyu 1-Day Passport” is a ticket that allows you to enter and leave paid facilities (roof, garden, museum) as many times as you like in a day. | ||||||
| Method of Payment | Cash or credit card. | ||||||
| About cancellations and changes | In case of change or cancellation, please contact us as soon as possible. |
| Meeting Spot | Rikyu Hall, Matsushima Rikyu |
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| Meeting Time | Anytime between 10:00-16:00 |
| Access | --By Public Transportation-- 1-minute walk from JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station. |
| Parking | No ¥300 per hour |
| Facility Information | Restrooms |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English／Chinese (Simplified)／Chinese (Traditional) |
You can paint your own kokeshi doll while watching the kokeshi maker shape a wooden kokeshi doll!