Saito Craft Studio

Experience painting Aizu good luck charms: Kokeshi and Daruma

Visitors can join a painting workshop for painting Kokeshi and Daruma, both are good luck charms here in Aizu. The traditional wooden dolls called Takobozu welcome visitors, and make them smile. Nowhere else in the world can you make these local crafts. The one-hour workshop is 1,000yen; please make your reservation in advance.

【TEL】0242-22-8300 【Business hours】【Regular holiday】※contact us for more details

【Fee】Kokeshi/ Daruma Workshop: 1000 yen per Person(As of March 1, 2017)

【Access】By Bus: 5 minutes on foot from the Haikara-san/ Akabe "Kogaijinjya mae" bus stop

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