Published museum records
Japan Kokeshi Museum
日本こけし館
Naruko Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture
A museum and demonstration facility listed by Miyagi Prefecture and the official Tohoku tourism organisation. Recheck seasonal closure and admission before travel.
Miyagi Zaō Kokeshi Museum
みやぎ蔵王こけし館
Tōgatta Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture
A museum and making-experience facility listed by Miyagi Prefecture for the Tōgatta production area. Its own site publishes current visitor information.
Yajirō Kokeshi Village
弥治郎こけし村
Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture
A municipal craft facility in the Yajirō area. The city and prefecture both identify it as a place for the local kokeshi tradition.
Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum
津軽こけし館
Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture
A museum and association base named in official Kuroishi and Aomori material. The current tourism listing provides practical visitor information.
Evidence
Sources and further reading
- officialMiyagi Traditional Crafts — Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi
Miyagi Prefectural Government · 2025-08-14
View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-08-31 - officialJapan Kokeshi Museum
Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization
View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-09-06 - officialKuroishi English Tourism Material
Kuroishi Tourist Association
View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-08-28