Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum
| Location | Tomiyama 72-1, Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture 〒０３６－０４１２ |
|---|---|
| ＴＥＬ | ０１７２－５４－８１８１ |
| ＦＡＸ | ０１７２－５４－８２５０ |
| ＵＲＬ | http://tsugarukokeshi.com/ |
| Opening time | 9:00 ～ 17:00 |
| Admission fee |
Adults: 320 yen High school students: 270 yen Elementary/middle school students: 160 yen (Admission to the 1st floor is free. The 2nd floor has an admission fee) |
| Regular Holiday | New Year’s Day |
| Parking lot | Available |
| Access |
◆ For guests coming by car: ・It takes about 30 minutes from the Joto exit of Hirosaki Station. ・From Aomori Airport it takes about 45 minutes. ・It takes about 10 minutes from the Kuroishi IC, traveling in the direction of Lake Towada. ◆For guests coming via the Konan Bus: ・From the Kuroishi Station on the Nurukawa-sen Bus (via Itadome) it takes about 25 minutes. |
Come enjoy the Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum!
◆Japan’s Largest Kokeshi Doll: (pictured above left)
Japan’s largest Kokeshi doll was created in December of 2010, to commemorate the opening of Aomori’s Shinkansen Station. It was made using Japanese katsura (Japanese Judas tree) wood, and stands at 4.219 m tall. The Tsugaru Kokeshi Craftsmen Association was in charge of the project, with local businesses and kindergartens/elementary schools collaborating in the doll’s production. The face and shape of the doll were modeled after those pieces created by the late Morihide Tarou, the originator of the Tsugaru Kokeshi.
◆Kokeshi Face Painting Experience [Cost: 1,500 yen (reservations required)]
After observing various Kokeshi dolls from all over Japan, why not try creating your own? You will be taught by one of Tsugaru’s Kokeshi craftsmen. You will be able to create your own unique Kokeshi doll, that is unlike any other in the world.
http://tsugarukokeshi.com/experience
◆Wooden Toy Experience Corner:
In this area you can play with old-fashioned Japanese wooden toys, that are handmade by our craftsmen. Among other things there are tops and kendama toys.