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Kesen Carpenter and Plastering Tradition Museum

Rikuzentakata City

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    The Kesen Carpenter and Plasterer Tradition Museum was built in the citizen's forest to pass on and preserve the craftsmanship of Kesen carpenters and plasterers. Kesen cedar is used abundantly here as well, and there are three buildings with a variety of styles, such as thatched mushrooms and warehouse structures. The tea you drink in the hearth of the main building also has a special taste.

    Location
    1-237 Myoga, Otomo-cho, Rikuzentakata-shi, Iwate 029-2207
    Business Hours
    9:00～16:00
    Closed
    Every Wednesday (the next day if it is a holiday), December 29th to January 3rd
    Price
    free
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Kesen Carpentry and Plastering Tradition Museum

    Phone number: 0192-56-2911

    FAX number: 0192-56-2911
    Website
    http://www.city.rikuzentakata.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    Parking: Ordinary car

    Food and beverage facilities: Hakone Shokudo, vending machines

    Shop: Sale of souvenirs and woodworks
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