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Inuyama City Karakuri Exhibition Center - located in the annex of the Inuyama City Cultural Museum

Inuyama City Karakuri Exhibition Center - located in the annex of the Inuyama City Cultural Museum
Come see the origins of craftsmanship

This is where you can see the original version of the famous Chahakobi (tea serving) doll. You can also take a look at important historical materials and documents related to the floats used in the Inuyama Festival. Mr. Tamaya Shobei will give you a demonstration of how Karakuri dolls are created. You will be fascinated by the skilled handling of the dolls and their lifelike movements. This exhibition center is located in the annex of the Inuyama City Cultural Museum.


Inuyama City Karakuri Exhibition Center - located in the annex of the Inuyama City Cultural Museum

Karakuri Doll Demonstrations by Shobei Tamaya

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm
* Please note that depending on circumstances, demonstrations may be cancelled.

Chahakobi Doll Demonstrations

Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm

Admission Fee

The price for entrance into the Karakuri Doll Exhibition Center is included in the entry price for the Inuyama City Cultural Museum (¥100).

Location
Location 69-2 Kitakoken, Inuyama-shi
Phone 0568-61-3932
Directions 100 meters south of Inuyama Castle
Opening hours 9 am to 4:30 pm (doors close at 5 p.m.)
Annual holidays December 29th-31st
Admission Fee ¥100 for adults
Homepage http://inuyama.gr.jp/culturalassets-themepark/631