Yanagiu Washi Torn-Paper Collage Experience (Kokeshi)

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This is a uniquely Sendai experience using "Yanagiu Washi," a handmade Japanese paper crafted from kozo (paper mulberry) grown in the Yanagiu district of Sendai.

A one-of-a-kind creation made with Sendai washi paper and a Tohoku kokeshi doll.
"Yanagiu Washi" is a handmade Japanese paper that has been crafted in Sendai for approximately 400 years.
In this experience, you tear the washi paper and attach it to a kokeshi doll, then finish the face with a felt-tip pen.
No special skills are required — though sticking the paper to the curved surface of the kokeshi is a delightfully tricky challenge.
This experience is open to individuals, groups, and school trips alike. Please feel free to apply using the "Apply for this experience" button above.

Holding Term	Year-round
Duration	The experience takes approximately 10 to 60 minutes. The time required varies depending on your chosen theme and your own pace. This is not a structured workshop, so you are welcome to finish at any point as long as you complete your work within 60 minutes.
Number of people involved	1 ~ 20people
Fee	1,500 JPY- (tax included)

Kokeshino SHIMANUKI CO.,LTD

Our historical shop inside the Sendai shopping arcades sells kokeshi dolls and various crafts from Miyagi and Tohoku. Some Sendai crafts and special items sold in our shop are not sold at any other store. Besides shopping, visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences such as kokeshi doll painting or making an LED candle.

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Experience Index

Comment by orgnaizer

The store offers an extensive selection of kokeshi, traditional crafts, and sundry goods from across the Tohoku region. Items exclusive to Kokeshi no Shimanuki are also available, making it a delight simply to browse and an ideal spot for souvenir shopping.

Basic Information

Experience Name	Yanagiu Washi Torn-Paper Collage Experience (Kokeshi)
Holding Place	Kokeshi no Shimanuki Main Store
Duration	The experience takes approximately 10 to 60 minutes. The time required varies depending on your chosen theme and your own pace. This is not a structured workshop, so you are welcome to finish at any point as long as you complete your work within 60 minutes.
Holding Term	Year-round
Start Time	During business hours

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of participants	1people
Maximum number of participants	20people
Reservation Application Deadline	On the day
Cancellation Policy	The experience will be cancelled if dangerous conditions are anticipated due to natural disasters or similar reasons.
Important Notes for Participants	Scissors, toothpicks, and other tools will be used.

Fee

Fee	Decorate a Miniature Kokeshi Doll: 1,500 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	Yanagiu washi for chigiri-e Kokeshi Seating fee
Items not included in the fee	Anything not listed above
Payment Methods	Cash / Credit card
Cancellation and Changes	Details on how to cancel can be found in your booking confirmation email (sent automatically).
About Cancellation Fees	No cancellation fee.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	Kokeshi no Shimanuki Main Store, 1-17 Ichibancho 3-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai
Meeting Time	5 minutes before your reserved time
Access	■ Location 1F Shimanuki Building, 1-17, Ichiban-cho 3-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Inside the Sendai Station front arcade shopping street "Marble Road Omachi" ■ Train Approx. 10–15 min walk from JR "Sendai Station" From the "Central Exit Gate," head straight west along the Sendai Station front arcade shopping street ■ Subway Approx. 3 min walk from Tozai Line "Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station" From "North Entrance/Exit 1," proceed toward Sendai Station along the arcade
Parking	There is. ■ By Car ・Parking Details Our store is located in an arcade shopping street where vehicles are not permitted to enter. It is not possible to drive into or pull up in front of the store by car. Please park at a nearby parking lot and visit us on foot. We issue "Parking Service Tickets" to customers who purchase 3,300 yen or more at our store. Please be sure to present your affiliated parking lot ticket or parking certificate at the time of payment. ▼Affiliated Parking Lots (Sendai Machikuru Ticket) ・NPC Sendai Ichiban-cho 3-chome ・FK Park Omachi 1-chome ・Basho-no-tsuji Parking and others

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Barrier Free	None
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese / English / Chainese (Simplified) / Chinese (Traditional) / Korean / Thai / Other Translation app in use
Implementing Organizer Name	Kokeshi no Shimanuki Co., Ltd.