Aizu Matsumoto Touzai Kan
Aizu Matsumoto displays and sells Aizu paulownia chest of drawers which is a traditional industrial craft, British furniture and small articles.
As Aizu produces good Paulownia, Aizu Matsumoto has been making Aizu paulownia chest of drawers for 60 years in 3 generations. Our artisans finish up each piece of Aizu paulownia chest of drawers, Aizu’s traditional industrial craft furniture with certain quality, by hand. Aizu Matsumoto Touzai Kan is a main shop, and it is located on “Inishie Yumekaido” Street, which connects Higashiyama Hot Springs and Mt. Iimori known for Byakkotai. The shop’s building was originally a farmer’s house for silk-farming, and a gorgeous Meiji construction. It was moved and reconstructed with with a western design. Aizu paulownia chest of drawers, exotic articles, pottery and national costumes are on display and sale. Visitors can enjoy coffee and herbal tea at a cafe inside of the shop.
【TEL】0242-28-3100 【Business hours】9:30～17:00 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday
【Access】By Car: About 15 minutes from Ban-etsu Expressway (Aizuwakamatsu IC)
By Bus: 3 minute walk from the Haikara-san/ Akabe (Ishiyama) bus stop
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