Tree Tree Ishinomaki 石巻こけし / Tree Tree Ishinomaki
Unique modern kokeshi
Photo by Tree Tree Ishinomaki
Photo by Tree Tree Ishinomaki
Photo by Tree Tree Ishinomaki
Photo by Tree Tree Ishinomaki
You may think you know kokeshi, the iconic wooden dolls of Tohoku, but this shop will have you seeing them in a whole new light. Through his creativity and craftsmanship, Mr. Hayashi takes this hundred-year-old craft in delightful new directions. His signature Ishinomaki Kokeshi, painted in a red and blue sea-inspired motif, is a subtle twist on tradition. Other designs are bolder yet, sporting unconventional shapes or cheeky pop culture references.
Some of Mr. Hayashi's unique dolls are for sale, while others are for display only. A trip to his workshop is a joy regardless of whether or not you intend to make a purchase. Tree Tree also offers kokeshi-painting workshops, where you can learn the basics from the artist himself.
Last Update
February 4, 2019
Area Sanriku Coast
ADDRESS
1-13-23 Hiyorigaoka, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi-ken 986-0833
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
22-minute walk from Ishinomaki Station
ADMISSION
Free
CREDIT CARDS
Accepted
LANGUAGES
Limited English
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Yes
HOURS
10:00–17:00
CLOSED DAYS
Irregular
PHONE
080-4511-4257
OFFICIAL URL
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