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Located in the center of Fukushima Koriyama City, is Deco Yashiki, a village of hariko craftsmen with a history of 300 years. This is the home of nationally famous toys, and they continue to preserve their traditions by making hariko dolls, hariko masks, Miharu horses, and more.
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It takes at least 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. There are hotels around Koriyama Station that can accommodate a total of 8,000 people, and there are plenty of experiences that take advantage of the urban area. You can also enjoy Japanese-style nighttime content such as bars and snacks. You can also feel the grandeur of nature by moving north, south, east, and west. In Koriyama City, which was developed by drawing water from Lake Inawashiro, which is also a national park, has natural scenery such as Japan's oldest cherry blossoms, and is also recognized as a story of Japanese heritage, you can enjoy food culture and activities such as sake and fermentation. You can experience it. We look forward to your visit as the starting point of your trip to Tohoku.
Takashiba Deco Yashiki: A community of folk crafts inherited from the Edo period
Deco means "doll." The four workshops make paper dolls by stretching washi paper over a wooden mold, drying it, and painting it. Paper dolls have been loved by people as talismans since ancient times. There are many different types, including animals of the Chinese zodiac, the Seven Lucky Gods, and Daruma dolls. Each workshop expresses the unique expressions of the paper dolls, so you're sure to find one you like.
Honke Daikokuya
One of them is Honke Daikokuya, which creates papier-mâché pieces with innovative ideas while still carrying on tradition, and has a wide selection of adorable designs that you'll want to pick up, such as papier-mâché pieces of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and miniature daruma dolls.
Additionally, at the Honke Daikokuya café, you can experience painting under the guidance of a craftsman.
You can choose from the following types of painting: Daruma, Chinese Zodiac Paper Mache, masks, and small paper mache.
Why not return to your childhood and have fun coloring in your own way?
Enjoy the fun of experiencing traditional culture while sipping coffee in an old Japanese house.
Old-style Cafe 140 cafe Decorico (Instagram)
The famous Takashiba Deco Yashiki, "Hyotoko Dance"
The traditional art of "Hyotoko Dance" is also deeply rooted in this area. The craftsmen themselves dance to please visitors and to "empty" their minds and engage with their work.
You can see the Hyottoko dance at any time at "Hashimoto Koji Folk Crafts"! The spirit of the Hyottoko dance will surely fill the hearts of travelers.
Please come and visit Deco Yashiki, where you can find souvenirs and memories!
Koriyama KARAPPO
A new brand, "Koriyama KARAPPO," has been launched with the concept that "by emptying yourself, you can discover your true self and welcome each new day."
By putting on the mask, you "empty yourself" and dance, and when you remove the mask after the dance, you see your natural self. You might be able to discover your true self.
In addition to the Hyottoko mask, we also have masks of cute animals from the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.
Find the mask that's perfect for you!
The combination of an ancient culture and a new culture has made the appeal of Deco popular throughout Japan and the world.
About the store and access
Takashiba Deco Yashiki
963-0902 169 Tateno, Takashiba, Nishitamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima...
Deco is a doll.
The former Takashiba village is the birthplace of Miharukoma and Miharu papier-mâché dolls, and there are currently four workshops, and the doll molds owned by each family have been designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture. You can experience painting papier-mâché for about an hour. Would you like to create an original item by painting papier-mâché with the colors of the zodiac signs, tigers, etc.?
Koji Hashimoto Mingei
https://hirojimingei.jimdofree.com/
Honke Daikokuya
https://dekoyashiki-daikokuya.co.jp/
Hikoji Mingei
http://dekoyashiki-hikojimingei.co.jp/
Honke Ebisuya
https://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/tourism/detail3-7-300.html
Recommended photo areas around Takashiba Deco Yashiki
There is a wonderful photo area near the Deco Yashiki. This is Takayashiki Inari Shrine, with its 100 torii gates. The shrine enshrines a fox that brings prosperity to business, and is a branch shrine of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine. You can enjoy taking photos while enjoying the spectacular view all to yourself.
There are free-roaming silkie chickens within the temple grounds, and you can spend some relaxing time feeding them.
You can also share in the spiritual power at the power spot, "Gosacred Stone."
The "fox amulet" available for purchase at the shrine is a recommended souvenir!
There will also be a stall in the parking lot selling local sweet potatoes!
Experience the traditional culture of Koriyama City and create your own unique photos and memories!
Takayashiki Inari Shrine
963-0662 277-2 Takayashiki, Shiraiwamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pr...
Inari Shrine attracts attention with its countless torii gates that suddenly appear in the middle of a rural landscape. There are about 100 torii gates, and on a sunny day you can get a great photo of them against the blue sky.
There are other recommended spots too. Please enjoy the eastern area of Koriyama City.
It takes at least 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. There are hotels around Koriyama Station that can accommodate a total of 8,000 people, and there are plenty of experiences that take advantage of the urban area. You can also enjoy Japanese-style nighttime content such as bars and snacks. You can also feel the grandeur of nature by moving north, south, east, and west. In Koriyama City, which was developed by drawing water from Lake Inawashiro, which is also a national park, has natural scenery such as Japan's oldest cherry blossoms, and is also recognized as a story of Japanese heritage, you can enjoy food culture and activities such as sake and fermentation. You can experience it. We look forward to your visit as the starting point of your trip to Tohoku.
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