• 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.

    August 30 (Fri.)

    18:00　Kokeshi Memorial Ceremony

    August 31 (Sat.)

    9:00　Kokeshi Dedication Ceremony
    10:00　Festival Start
    10:00–17:00
    　Kokeshi-Making Demonstration, Exhibition, and Spot Sale Fair
    　Kokeshi Matsu Marché
    18:30　Festival Parade (canceled in the event of rain)

    September 1 (Sun.)

    9:00–16:00
    　Kokeshi-Making Demonstration, Exhibition, and Spot Sale Fair
    　Kokeshi Matsu Marché
    15:30　Kokeshi Festival Contest Award Ceremony

    https://kokeshimatsuri.com

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    Last Update
    February 14, 2019

    Area Northern Miyagi

Details

MAIN LOCATION

Gymnasium of Osaki Naruko Elementary School

ADDRESS

Yumoto-29 Narukoonsen, Osaki, Miyagi-ken 989-6823

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT

5-min. walk from Naruko-Onsen Station (JR Rikuuto Line)

EVENT PARKING

Yes

ADMISSION

Free

OFFICIAL URL

https://kokeshimatsuri.com/

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