＜Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum＞

"Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum", A Collection of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls All in One Place

This facility brings together 11 types of traditional kokeshi dolls, which have been made mainly in the Tohoku region since the late Edo period. It is said that kokeshi dolls were first created when woodworkers who made bowls and other items began making wooden dolls with painted faces and patterns as souvenirs for children to sell to visitors to hot springs. The charm of kokeshi dolls, infused with new life into inherited designs, continues to captivate visitors.

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A Peaceful Moment Dedicated to Painting Kokeshi Dolls

The kokeshi doll painting experience offers a calming moment of relaxation. Guided by artisans, even first-time participants can join with confidence. Each finished doll becomes a cherished keepsake filled with travel memories, making this activity especially popular among cultural travellers.

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"Kokeshi Village" Where Traditional Crafts Still Live On

Located in a corner of Nuruyu Onsen, a hot spring resort in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, which has a history of about 400 years, the facility not only exhibits kokeshi dolls but also has a demonstration corner for artisans who have inherited the Tsugaru style of kokeshi, an experience learning room, and a shop. Check the official SNS for information on the arrival of popular products that sell out quickly.

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An Impressive Collection of Kokeshi Dolls From All Over the Country

Located approximately a 10-minute drive from Kuroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway and 19 minutes by car from Kuroishi Station on the Konan Railway, the facility showcases kokeshi dolls from across Japan. Highlights include Tsugaru-style kokeshi, rare pieces painted by artist Shiko Munakata, and special collections decorated by renowned figures from various fields.

01. Around 4,000 kokeshi dolls with expressive features from across Japan are on display.
02. The hands-on kokeshi painting workshop is a popular highlight, offering the chance to design a doll that is truly one of a kind.
03. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant in the Tsugaru Traditional Crafts Museum next to the facility

Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum

Address

72-1 Tomiyama, Fukuro, Kuroishi City, Aomori

Access

[Car] 10 minutes from Kuroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway, 40 minutes from Aomori Airport; [Train] 30 minutes by car from Hirosaki Station on the JR Ou Main Line

Official Website

https://denshokokeshi.com/

TEL

+81-172-54-8181Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro."

SNS

Business hours

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Regular Holiday

December 29th to January 3rd

Fee

1st floor: Free, 2nd floor: Adults 330 yen, High school students 270 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 160 yen, For groups of 15 or more: Adults 270 yen, High school students 220 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 110 yen; [Painting Experience] From 1,500 yen

Parking

171 spaces (regular cars: 157, large vehicles: 14)