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Yajirō Kokeshi Village

A municipal craft facility in the Yajirō area. The city and prefecture both identify it as a place for the local kokeshi tradition.

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Japanese name
弥治郎こけし村
Area
Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture
Place type
museum
Verification
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Visitor information

Hours, closures, transport and activities can change. Recheck the linked official source shortly before travel.

Address
72-1 Yajirō Kita, Fukuoka Hachimiya, Shiroishi, Miyagi 989-0733, Japan
Published hours
January–March and November–December: 9:00–16:00. April–October: 9:00–17:00. Closed Wednesdays (or the following weekday when Wednesday is a holiday) and December 29–January 3. The city may change these dates.
Booking and visits
Check the municipal page or contact the facility for current programmes and group arrangements.
Telephone
+81 224-26-3993
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Evidence

Sources and further reading

  1. official
    Yajirō Kokeshi Village

    Shiroishi City

    View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-09-06
  2. official
    Yajirō Kokeshi Village Ordinance

    Shiroishi City

    View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-09-06
  3. official
    Miyagi Traditional Crafts — Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi

    Miyagi Prefectural Government · 2025-08-14

    View source (opens in a new tab)Accessed 2026-08-31