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

Details

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

https://www.treetreeishinomaki.com/