Usaburo Kokeshi (Wooden Dolls)

Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility

4.5

The designs of the Usaburo Kokeshi (wooden dolls) are praised from abroad. This is a facility where visitors can experience and touch the Kokeshi dolls made by the founder Usaburo Okamoto who strived for perfection as an artisan. There are six hands-on experience courses, and reservations are unnecessary unless for groups of 15 or more. Besides cute kokeshi dolls, vases made of chestnut wood, Japanese wooden bowls and Japanese traditional toys are also sold in the shop. It is approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Yagihara Station.

Spot details

Address: Gunma Pref. Kitagunmagunshintoumura Nagaoka 1591 Map
Area: Central Area
Phone: 0279546766
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces, bus 12spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX)
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE WiFi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Kokeshi doll

Reviewed : 2018.08.12

Vast range of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls. Fantastic place for a souvenir if you are in the vicinity.
こけしの絵付け

Reviewed : 2018.12.13

仕事で行きましたが、皆楽しそうに真剣に自分の作品に取り組んでいました。乾燥させる時間が必要なので、２時間くらい余裕を見たほうが良いと思います。