Zao Town Traditional Industry Hall (Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Hall)

The modern building at the foot of Mt. Zao housing the Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Kan is a museum of kokeshi wooden dolls which opened in 1984. Traditional kokeshi wooden dolls and wooden toys from around Japan are displayed, and approximately 5,500 items are divided clearly by their lineage. The museum offers a place to touch as well as see by having a corner to view demonstrations as well as a shop, and visitors can enjoy painting their own doll. It is approximately 25 minutes by car from Shiroishi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.

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Zao Town Traditional Industry Hall (Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Hall)

Address: Miyagi Katta-gun Zao Machi Togatta Onsen Shinchi Nishi Urayama 36-135 Map
Area: Zao / Shiroishi Area
Phone: 0224342385
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
*Last entry at 15:00 for New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults300yen, Children(Elementary and junior high school students)150yen, Free for children under school age [Kokeshi painting experience fee]850yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (Available outside the building)
Wi-Fi: Available(MIYAGI FreeWi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen, 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (no elevator)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available