Fukuoka Trip Overview
This is a plan for you to discover the craftwork technique of Hakata and use it yourself!
You will learn about “Hakata-ori”: a beautiful and firm cloth made in Hakata, and “Hakata Ningyo”: a doll with various color, shape, and face made in Hakata.
First, you will visit a traditional Japanese house where a craftsman makes Hakata-ori cloth with a weaving machine. You may make one yourself if you are lucky!
There is a shop in a local shopping street that deals with Hakata Ningyo and Kimon made from Hakata-ori, which would be a perfect place to buy your souvenir!
There is also a place where you are going to paint on a Hakata Ningyo!
Don’t forget to book your tour craftwork tour!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Fukuoka, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
This is a plan for you to discover the craftwork technique of Hakata and use it yourself!
You will learn about “Hakata-ori”: a beautiful and firm cloth made in Hakata, and “Hakata Ningyo”: a doll with various color, shape, and face made in Hakata.
First, you will visit a traditional Japanese house where a craftsman makes Hakata-ori cloth with a weaving machine. You may make one yourself if you are lucky!
There is a shop in a local shopping street that deals with Hakata Ningyo and Kimon made from Hakata-ori, which would be a perfect place to buy your souvenir!
There is also a place where you are going to paint on a Hakata Ningyo!
Don’t forget to book your tour craftwork tour!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum, 3-chōme-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, 814-0001, Japan
You will first learn about Hakata-ori and Hakata Ningyo here. They exhibit craftworks and you can learn about the history of them! At the shop next to this facility, you can buy small craftworks and a set that makes you able to make a Hakata-ori yourself!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hakatamachiya Furusatokan, ６-10 Reisenmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0039, Japan
Hakata Machiya Furusato-kan: A exhibition facility using a traditional Japanese house. You can observe how craftsmen actually work and ask them questions! Your guide will translate your question!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
A shrine with a long history. It is the starting point of the “Hakata Gion Yamakasa”: the traditional festival in Hakata and the wooden festival car used in the festival is displayed here! Make sure to take a close look at the gorgeous festival car with dolls and ornaments made by craftsmen!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kami Kawabata Shopping Street, 6 Kami Kawabatamachi, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0026 Fukuoka Prefecture
An energetic shopping street full of locals! There are shops that deals with traditional craftworks so let’s stop by! Take a rest with the locals!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hakata doll Hall Shogetsudo, 5-chōme-1-22 Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0801, Japan
A traditional shop dealing with “Hakata Ningyo”, a doll made in Hakata. You can paint a Hakata Ningyo here! How the Hakata Ningyo would look like is all up to you!
Duration: 1 hour
