• 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.

    Friday September 2

    18:00　Kokeshi Memorial Ceremony

    Saturday September 3

    8:30　Kokeshi Dedication Ceremony
    9:15　Festival Start
    9:15–17:00
    　Kokeshi-Making Demonstration, Exhibition, and Spot Sale Fair
    　Edo Shitamachi Artisan Exhibition
    9:30–17:00　Kokeshi Matsu Marché
    18:30　Festival Parade (canceled in the event of rain)

    Sunday September 4

    9:00–16:00
    　Kokeshi-Making Demonstration, Exhibition, and Spot Sale Fair
    　Kokeshi Matsu Marché
    　Lacquerware Exhibition
    9:00–14:00　Edo Shitamachi Artisan Exhibition
    15:00　Kokeshi Festival Contest

    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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