Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

©MIYAGI PREFECTURE Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

This Sendai area is rich in traditional crafts, and nine skilled artisans have their workshops right here in the Akiu Traditional Crafts Village, making this a highly recommended destination for visitors interested in Japanese indigo dyeing, lacquerware, kokeshi dolls, traditional spinning tops (koma), bog-wood art, and other Japanese crafts. Many of the artisans offer hands-on workshops, so you can learn directly from a master and also have a unique souvenir to bring home. Kokeshi doll painting and other hands-on workshops require advance reservations.

DISCOVER SENDAI

Tokyo (Narita) to Akiu Traditional Crafts Village, Sendai

1. Narita Airport
  - Long-distance Bus
    
    Access Information
  7 h 35 min
  
  From 7,700 yen
2. Sendai Station
  - Bus
  40 min
  
  800 yen
3. Akiu Kogei-no-Sato Bus Stop
  - Walk
  3 min
4. Akiu Traditional Crafts Village
  
  54 Uehara, Yumoto, Akiumachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
  
  1000~1500 (Varies by Shop)

All listed travel times and costs are approximate.