Outline

This particular area has craft shops of Kokeshi dolls, spinning tops, Sendai-tansu (chests of drawers), bogwood carvings, tea sets, naturally processed wood, and traditional woven and dyed products.

Highlights

Nine craft artists settled down in this village and dedicated themselves to create genuine pieces of handiwork. Tours and hands on programs are available at the village.

Information

[Telephone] 022-398-2770
[Fax] 022-397-3182
[Address] 54 Aza-Uehara, Akiyu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Japan 982-0241
[Hours] 9:00-18:00
[Closed] None
[Off-season] None
[Access] From JR Sendai Sta. Go to bus pool #8 and take the bus for Akiyu-onsen. Get off at Yumoto. Walk for 15 min.
[Estimated tour time] 120 min.
[Admission fee] Free
[Booking for groups] Not required
[Parking (buses)] 15 cars/ free
[Parking] 50 cars/ free
[Special services] Toilets for those with wheelchairs/ Urinals with handrails/ Western-style toilets/ guide dogs permitted
[Volunteer tour guide] Not available
[Education programs for students on school trips] Aavailable