Banshou - Papier-mâché and craft activities

Akabeko (a red cow) craft center! Enjoy painting your own Akabeko in our workshop!

This center creates the most popular local craft, the Akabeko. Visitors can paint a variety of paper-made crafts, including the much-loved Aizu character, Akabe. The center also carries a comprehensive selection of souvenirs. For larger groups, please reserve in advance.

【TEL】0242-27-4358 【Business hours】9:00-17:00 ※last admission for painting workshop: 16:00

【Regular holiday】Open throughout the year 【Fee】<Painting>Akabeko: 840 yen,Aizu Daruma: 840 yen,
Aizu Paper Cutout Art: 840 yen,Penholder: 1,050 yen,Small Box: 1,310 yen,Akabe Character: 1180 yen(As of March 1, 2017)

【Access】By Bus: near the Haikara-san/ Akabe "Wada" bus stop

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