Kakunodate Cherry Bark Craft Museum

角館樺細工伝承館

4.0Est. 120Semboku, Tohoku

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Overview

Samurai-district museum preserving 250-year-old cherry bark craft with live artisan demos.

Housed in a restored samurai-district warehouse, this museum preserves the 250-year-old craft of kabazaiku, polishing wild cherry bark into glossy tea caddies, trays, and accessories. Artisans demonstrate the painstaking process of layering and burnishing bark strips, and visitors can try making their own small piece.

Practical info

Japanese name: 角館樺細工伝承館
Nearest station: Kakunodate Station (15 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.

Accessibility

Wheelchair restroom

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