Morioka Handcrafts Village Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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Good for visitors, short term residents, and kids
Pottery, dyeing, weaving, making folk wood crafts--it's all been really fun and engaging, and the final products are worth the price. Also a way to interact with people over these important cultural t...
We visited here on our way back from a local Onsen and it was very interesting. You can see how local cast iron teapots are made, make your own Japanese cookie and purchase handicrafts.
Great concept but the "store" front are not inviting
This is a great concept for people to have hands-on on traditional Japanese crafts. We went on a weekday and the place is pretty quiet. Unfortunately, there are very little English signs or explaina...
While this is never going to be a highlight of anyone's trip to Japan, this is still a fun place to visit if nearby. The opportunity to see traditional Japanese craftsmen work is interesting and I enj...
There are many places where you can make it by hand.
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Souvenirs are sold, and Nanbu Tetsu kettles and pots are also sold. Once inside, there seems to be a place where you can actually experience making things. It is near Lake Gosho and the location is good. You can see and feel many specialties of Iwate here. I was especially interested in Nanbu Tetsu. It has a Iwate feel and creates its own shape, and I think it's very wonderful. I wanted to make it myself.
Good for visitors, short term residents, and kids
Pottery, dyeing, weaving, making folk wood crafts--it's all been really fun and engaging, and the final products are worth the price. Also a way to interact with people over these important cultural t...
A cultural stop along the way
We visited here on our way back from a local Onsen and it was very interesting. You can see how local cast iron teapots are made, make your own Japanese cookie and purchase handicrafts.
Great concept but the "store" front are not inviting
This is a great concept for people to have hands-on on traditional Japanese crafts. We went on a weekday and the place is pretty quiet. Unfortunately, there are very little English signs or explaina...
Fun with traditional Japanese crafts
While this is never going to be a highlight of anyone's trip to Japan, this is still a fun place to visit if nearby. The opportunity to see traditional Japanese craftsmen work is interesting and I enj...
There are many places where you can make it by hand.
Souvenirs are sold, and Nanbu Tetsu kettles and pots are also sold. Once inside, there seems to be a place where you can actually experience making things. It is near Lake Gosho and the location is good. You can see and feel many specialties of Iwate here. I was especially interested in Nanbu Tetsu. It has a Iwate feel and creates its own shape, and I think it's very wonderful. I wanted to make it myself.