Showcasing nine traditional Japanese crafts, this village of artisans offers visitors a chance to watch history at work, and purchase items to take home.
The Akiu Traditional Craft Village was established in 1975, and gives traditional craftsmen a place to work and showcase their expertise. Visitors can also take part in various craft workshops. Crafts on display include lacquering chopsticks, making kokeshi dolls, indigo-dyeing, and china-painting.
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Uehara-54-20 Akiumachi Yumoto, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241, Japan
9am-5pm
Free
