2 Day Package: Tradition x Art x Vegan (Part 2)
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Recommended 2-day/1-night model course in Kuroishi City: Day 2
8:30 Depart from "Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen
Reservations are required to use the Aoni Shuttle Bus. Please make a reservation in advance from the official website of Aoni Onsen.
9:15 Visit "Tsugaru Kokeshi Doll Museum" and "Tsugaru Folklore Crafts Museum" to see the craftsmanship.
Tsugaru Kokeshi Doll Museum
You can ask the kokeshi craftsman during the demonstration to try your hand at painting, but it may not be possible depending on reservations made on the day of the demonstration. Please call the Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum directly to make a reservation.
There is also a "jumbo kokeshi" that stands 4.2 meters high, and kokeshis painted by celebrities such as Shiko Munakata, a printmaker who is the pride of Aomori Prefecture, and comedian Tetsuro Izukawa, so be sure to take your time and visit.
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Location
72-1 Fukuro-tomiyama, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-0412, Japan
Access
From Kuroishi Station on the Konan Railway, take the Okawara Line or Nijinoko Line of the Konan Bus. 25 minutes to Tsugaru Densetsu Kogeikan-mae Bus Stop, then walk about 1 minute.
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
Closed
Year-end and New Year holidays ( 12/29-1/3 )
*The 2nd floor is a pay area.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
Kokeshi Doll Workshop "tsuN'agaru
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Location
65-1 Aza-Toyama, Ooaza-Bukuro, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture
Access
From Kuroishi Station (Konan Railway), take the Okawara Line or Nijinoko Line of the Konan Bus, get off at Tsugaru Densetsu Kogei Kan-mae Bus Stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
Closed
Closed on weekends and holidays
Business hours and days closed are at the time of publication. Please check the information when you use the hotel.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
Tsugaru Nuri Workshop
Among them, "Tsugaru Lacquer Workshop" is a must-visit place. Here you can purchase various Tsugaru-nuri products, which boast a history of about 300 years in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. You can feel the careful handiwork of the craftsmen who repeatedly paint and polish Tsugaru-nuri.
Lacquerware is often associated with red and black, but there are also colorful products in lovely shades of pink and light blue, as well as purple and green, making them perfect for souvenirs.â
The Tsugaru Nuri Lacquerware sharpening experience is a must-try here. You can make your own original chopsticks while experiencing the skills of a traditional craftsman with about 40 years of experience.
You can also take your own chopsticks home with you on the same day.
Please make a reservation in advance.
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Location
65-1 Fukuro-tomiyama, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-0412
Access
From Kuroishi Station (Konan Railway), take the Okawara Line or Nijinoko Line of the Konan Bus, get off at Tsugaru Densetsu Kogei Kan-mae Bus Stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
Closed
Year-end and New Year's holidays, Mondays from 12/1 to 3/31
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
11:30 Have a healthy vegan lunch at the stylish cafe "Yobisha
While waiting for your order, you can relax and look out the window. If you are lucky, you may even witness a swallow or an egret flying by♪
Sweets such as muffins are sometimes sold near the cash register for you to take home, so don't miss out if you are a sweets lover!
It gets crowded during lunch hours, so please call ahead to make a reservation.
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Location
7-1 Onyu Kamikawahara, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-0411
Access
From Kuroishi Station, take the Okawahara Line or Nijinoko Line of the Konan Bus for about 25 minutes, get off at "Kaminoyu" and walk for about 3 minutes.
Business Hours
11:00-16 :00
Closed
Sun, Mon, Thu (*Closed in winter from January to March)
Business hours and days closed are at the time of publication. Please check the information when you use the hotel.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
Click here to read an article about Yobisha.
13:40 Fine Tsugaru Karasugi Pottery made in the world's longest climbing kiln
Tsugaru Ujyoyaki is also known for the world's longest climbing kiln, which is registered in the Guinness World Records at 103 meters. Here, visitors can purchase pieces made with an emphasis on "natural glaze" created by water, soil, wood, and flames, as well as view a collection of old ceramics collected by the potter, Rikatsura Imai.
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Location
27-109, Toyooka Wolf Forest, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-0341 , Japan
Access
From Kuroishi Station on the Konan Railway, take the Okawara Line or Nijinoko Line of the Konan Bus. 15 minutes, get off at Yamagata Nursery School and walk 10 minutes.
Business Hours
10:00-18:30 ( 10:00-16:00 for Tsugaru Tea Ceremony Museum)
Closed
Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum is closed the following day) (Tsugaru Chado Art Museum is closed in winter from 12/1 to 3/31 )
*There is a charge for the Old Ceramic Museum and the Tsugaru Tea Ceremony Museum.
Business hours and days closed are at the time of publication. Please check the information when you use the hotel.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
Click here to read about Tsugaru Karasujo-yaki
Summary
From traditional, historical, and fashionable art to hot springs and vegan gourmet food, Kuroishi has a lot more to offer in a compact city.
*Please refer to the following website for information on vegan restaurants and accommodations in Kuroishi City.