You can learn about the production process and history of the popular Yajiro Kokeshi dolls. At the museum, there are other Kokeshi dolls besides Yajiro, and you can learn about the various lineages. There are several craftsmen's workshops outside the museum, and you can watch them work and talk to them whenever you go. All of the craftsmen are kind and willing to talk to you. There is also a kokeshi shrine.

It is located on the way up Mt. Fubo, passing Kamasaki Onsen. Yajiro Kokeshi dolls are said to be from Kamasaki Onsen in Shiroishi. By chance, the ``Doll's Banquet Exhibition'' was on and I decided to take a look. There are 11 types of traditional kokeshi dolls, and they seem to be found in hot spring areas. You can choose your favorite Kokeshi doll as they have different characteristics. There were various types of Hina's Kokeshi dolls, all of which were made with love by woodworkers. Among them, I fell in love at first sight with a grinning kokeshi doll made of Japanese cedar wood, so I bought it. It is said that Soko wood brings happiness. On the first floor, there is an exhibition room where you can learn about the history of Yajiro Kokeshi dolls. I think it's more appealing. Outside there is a Kokeshi Shrine and a woodturner's workshop. I think this is a place where you can feel the charm of Yajiro Kokeshi dolls😃

(Translated by Google) If you follow the road north from Kamasaki Onsen along the Yukawa River, you will find Yajiro Village, home of Kokeshi dolls, overlooking Mt. Shureifubo. Since ancient times, wood sawing has been practiced, and craftsmen have been making kokeshi dolls. Yajiro Kokeshi is well-known as one of the birthplaces of Kokeshi, such as the craftsmen who have won numerous awards at the All Japan Kokeshi Contest. The fact that each one is handmade, and the cute and gentle faces seen in the "new model" tickle the hearts of women and young people, and the kokeshi dolls are secretly creating a boom. When you visit the production area of ​​traditional kokeshi dolls, you will be even more fascinated by their loveliness and culture. The Yajiro district, the hometown of Kokeshi dolls, is close to Kamasaki Onsen. From spring to autumn, the fields are plowed, and from autumn to winter, trees are cut down from the mountains to make kokeshi dolls, which are sold as souvenirs for visitors to the hot springs. rice field. The double and triple rings on the head, drawn on a potter's wheel, make it look like it's wearing a beret. The torso is also vividly colored and features an innocent child-like expression. (Original) 鎌先温泉から湯川に沿って北方に道をたどると、秀嶺不忘山を仰ぐ、こけしのふる里弥治郎集落があります。古くから木地挽きが営まれ、工人がこけし作りをしています。全日本こけしコンクールなどで工人たちは数々の受賞をするなど、こけしの発祥地の一つとして、弥治郎こけしの知名度が高い。一つ一つが手作りという点や、“新型”に見られるかわいい顔ややさしい顔が女性や若者の心をくすぐり、ひそかにブームを巻き起こしている「こけし」。伝統こけしの産地を訪ねると、その愛らしさや文化にさらに魅せられます。鎌先温泉に程近い「こけし」の故郷・弥治郎地区。春から秋まで田畑を耕し、秋から冬にかけ山の木を伐り出してこけしを作り、湯治客のみやげ物として売られた「弥治郎こけし」は、温泉の歴史と共に山あいの集落で育まれてきました。ろくろで描かれた頭部の二重、三重の輪は、まるでベレー帽をかぶったような愛らしさ。胴体にも鮮やかに色付けされ、子どものようなあどけない表情が特徴です。

There are many new kokeshi dolls that are not available at other kokeshi dolls, and all of them are so cute that I want them. It's a small but fun place.

During the Hina Kokeshi event. The arrangement of local kokeshi dolls, the wonderful Dairi-sama dolls, and the cuteness made me lose track of time. It seems that you can not only look at it, but also buy what you like. I liked the small and cute bottom right blue color and bought it. The staff at the facility explained things to me and I had a great experience. Hidden shrine? It might be a good idea to look for kokeshi.

Why not take a drive and visit here?

こけし体験に挑戦。 スタッフから説明を受け、描き方の紙を頂けるのでそれとサンプルこけしを見ながら自分だけのこけしを描けます。 それにしても難しい！職人の凄さが分かります。 気付いたら1時間以上経っていたので、余裕をもって行く事をおすすめします。 また、展示スペースには様々なこけし(形も様々)が陳列されており、それだけでも楽しい空間です。

I saw the "Hina no Banquet Exhibition" on TV and immediately visited. I liked the pair of male and female chicks made by Shion Ikeuchi and bought them. I also took a tour of their workshop. You cherish. I made the decorative stand and gold folding screen myself.

There was a large Yajiro Kokeshi village main building hidden away in the mountains. Perhaps because it was a weekday, we reserved a private viewing (free of charge). On the 2nd floor, various kokeshi dolls are on display and for sale, and you can even try painting them (700 yen). The first floor is a museum-like exhibition room, and there is a route to the outdoors. Visit the garden, kokeshi shrine, and workshop to see how kokeshi dolls are made. I didn't buy a kokeshi doll, but was fascinated by the bear oil (1,500 yen), which is said to be made from a bear, so I bought it. Odorless, non-sticky and incredibly moisturizing 👍️✨ By the way, it was also sold at Shiroishi Omoshiro Market.

Great staff and a fun activity, to make our own kokeshi dolls; easily accommodated our group of 50 US teenagers; not a lot of English support there, so interpreters may be necessary; wonderful gift shop with lots of locally handmade kokeshi and other items; active workshops out back with friendly artisans to watch and talk to.

I stopped by on my way to Togatta Onsen for the night. I enjoyed looking at it more than any other Kokeshi Museum. For our meal, we had warm noodles inside the hotel.

Quiet and beautiful facility You can also learn about the history of kokeshi dolls, so this is a recommended spot if you pass by.

This is the first time I have seen so many kokeshi seeds. There are also photos taken with the craftsmen

The children enjoyed the kokeshi doll painting experience.

(Translated by Google) The prize-winning works of the competition are displayed. Gunma Prefecture Usaburo Okamoto's Kokeshi doll It ’s not a cold plum, but a cold camellia. (Original) コンクール入賞作品が飾ってあります 群馬県　岡本卯三郎さんのこけし 寒梅ではなく寒椿ですよ

Great little museum, we really enjoyed painting kokeshi dolls for a very low price.

(Translated by Google) I came to Yajiro Village after a long time.It is a folk craft from Tohoku, but it is not a hit in the Heisei era and Reiwa period. I'm worried that it will disappear. If both men and women around the world are healed by love, they will decorate their hearts with moss to nurture their love. (Original) 久々に弥治郎集落に来ました、東北の民芸品コケシなんですが昭和が過ぎて平成、令和ナカナカヒットしません、工人方々はお金にならず生活の糧に成りません、後継者が不在になり無くなるんでしょうか、心配です。世界の男女共にお互い愛に気持ちが癒やされましたら愛を育むためコケシを飾り心を豊かに、愛とコケシは素朴なもの、熱く皆さんに語りかけます。

(Translated by Google) I visited at the stamp rally. You can learn about kokeshi dolls. I came here by renting a bicycle from Shiroishi Station, but I regret coming here on a mamachari type. (Original) スタンプラリーで訪問しました。 こけしについて学べます。 白石駅から自転車レンタルで来ましたが、ママチャリタイプで来ると後悔する

(Translated by Google) A variety of kokeshi dolls with many personalities will welcome you. (Original) たくさんの個性の多様なこけし達が出迎えてくれます

(Translated by Google) I visited the workshop here, but the elderly craftsmen did not respond well. When I was looking at the "shining kokeshi dolls" that young children like, I really want to make traditional kokeshi dolls, but I have no choice but to make kokeshi dolls that young children like. A certain kokeshi lover's entertainer praises, and a certain kokeshi lover's entertainer says that he does not understand "kokeshi" at all Even though I haven't heard it, I'm willing to talk about things that make me feel offended. I'm curious and don't know much about kokeshi dolls However, if you don't like making kokeshi dolls, you don't have to buy this author's kokeshi dolls. (Original) ここの工房を見学させていただきましたが、年配の職人の方の対応が悪かった 若い子が好むような"映えるこけし"を見ていたら、本当は伝統的なこけしを作りたいが仕方なく若い子が好むようなこけしを作っているとか あるこけし好きの芸能人は褒めて、とあるこけし好きの芸人さんは"こけし"のことを全く分かってないだとか言う始末 聞いてもいないのに、こちらが気分を害するようなことを平気で話してきます 私はこけしのことは興味本位で良くわかっていません ですが嫌々作っているこけしなら、この作者のこけしは買わなくていいと思いました

たくさんの種類のこけしが見れて歴史を知ることが出来ました！ 閉館時間が迫ってたので見に行かなかったけど、本職の人がこけし作ってる作業所も見に行けたみたい。 娘はこけしの絵付けもして大満足。一生の思い出になると思います。