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Experience Tour
Guided Tour
Echizen Bamboo Doll
Zip Code901-0331
PrefectureFukui
Address63-1, Kamikumeda, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-gun
Telephone0776-66-5666
FAX0776-66-4828
E-mailinfo@takeningyo.com
URLhttp://www.takeningyo.com/ (Only Japanese)
Section in chargeSales dept
Available LanguagesOnly Japanese. Attendance of interpreter is requested.
Prepared for foreignerspamphlet;English
Guide Book;N/A
Video Tape;N/A
Slide;N/A
Other;-
Comment Take-Ningyo-no Sato is the only place in Japan where visitors can learn about Echizen bamboo dolls (take-ningyo). Serving as center of the local bamboo doll industry, the facility includes a workshop where visitors can see the delicate work of local craftsmen, as well as a museum displaying masterpieces they have created. Trial lessons in bamboo doll-making are also available.
AccessTen minutes by car from Hokuriku Jidousha-dou Fukui-kita Interchange or Maruoka Interchange. Fifteen minutes to Eihei-ji temple.
Hours 8:30-16:30 (Mar.11-Dec.10), 9:00-16:30 (Dec.11-Mar.10)
Closed Dec.26-31
Admission Fee
Admission Fee Adult 300yen
College Student 300yen
Senior High School Student 300yen
Junior High School Student 150yen
Elementary School Student 150yen
Child (6-year under) -
Group -
Other discount -
RestaurantAvailable
Facility for disabled personRestroom, slope, elevator
Parking Capacity200
Parking Capacity
(for Sightseeing Bus)
80
** Fees and business hours are subject to alteration. Please call the individual facility to confirm before visiting.