Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
At Akiu Craft Park, craftsmen working on traditional Japanese crafts, with techniques that have been handed down since ancient time, work in nine ateliers. Enjoy a look at both the craftsmen who diligently keep these traditional techniques alive and the numerous works that they create with utmost care.
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HISTORY IN CITYMore Information about Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
Street address
- 54 Uehara, Yumoto-aza, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Access
- From the Miyagi Transportation Bus Station #8 at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool, take the bus bound for Akiu Onsen Yumoto. Get off at the terminal Akiu Onsen Yumoto and walk 15 minutes. The bus trip takes 55 minutes.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00
Closed
- Open year round (regular off days of individual workshops differ)
Best season
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