Tono Local Doll Folk Art Village

Tono City

Southern Iwate

You can also see and experience making Tsukubagyu dolls, a traditional craft made from Japanese paper and Tono soil, which were popular in the Tsukubagyu area during the Edo period. It is run by Tono's only remaining maker of Fukubagyu dolls.

Location: 42-8-6 Nukamae, Aosasamachi, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture 028-0501
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays (other temporary closures may apply)
Price: General 260 yen, high school 210 yen, elementary and junior high school 160 yen
Inquiries: Contact name: Tono Local Doll Folk Craft Village

Phone number: 0198-62-1335
Website: https://tonojikan.jp/kanko/ningyomura.php
Other: Reservation required

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Tono City

Southern Iwate

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