[Miyagi x Winter Travel] The birthplace of Kokeshi dolls - Various Kokeshi dolls on display, painting experience available...

📍 Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum 135, 36 Nishiurayama, Shinchi, Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop: Togatta Onsen / 9 minutes on foot from Miyagi Kotsu Bus stop: Elementary School (Shiraishi) / 11 minutes on foot from Miyagi Kotsu Bus stop: Togatta Community Center / 14 minutes on foot from Miyagi Kotsu Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 Admission fee: Adults 350 yen Kokeshi painting experience (reservation required) 1000 yen ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️Togatta, the birthplace of kokeshi In the permanent exhibition corner, 5,500 traditional kokeshi and wooden toys from all over Japan are displayed by category, including traditional Togatta kokeshi. ▶️You can watch a demonstration of "turning" by an active kokeshi craftsman, or try painting a kokeshi doll on a plain wooden base with your own hands. ▶️It was just around the time of Hinamatsuri, so various kokeshi dolls were on display. #Miyagi #Miyagi Zao #Winter trip #Kokeshi dolls #Birthplace #0 yen trip January 2025 #Miyagi tourism #Miyagi trip