Kokeshi Festival

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Head to the All Japan Kokeshi Festival for a chance to see, create, and purchase kokeshi dolls! Kokeshi dolls are a traditional craft said to have originated in the Tohoku region during the late Edo period. They are categorized into eleven styles: Tsugaru, Nanbu, Kijiyama, Zaotakayu, Yamagata, Hijiori, Naruko, Sakunami, Togatta, Yajiro, and Tsuchiyu. All eleven styles are represented at this event.

The festival kicks off on Friday with religious rites performed as an expression of gratitude to old kokeshi and to wish for the continued success of kokeshi craftsmen. The main events start on Saturday, providing visitors the opportunity to purchase and create their own kokeshi, watch professional craftsmen demonstrate their skills, and admire exhibitions of unique kokeshi. On Saturday evening, a parade of traditional dancing and people dressed up as kokeshi dolls liven up the town of Naruko Onsen.
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Last Update
February 14, 2019

Area Northern Miyagi

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ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT: 5-min. walk from Naruko-Onsen Station (JR Rikuuto Line)

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