🗺️ Hakata Traditional Craft Museumはかた伝統工芸館
About Hakata Traditional Craft Museum
Experience the charm of traditional crafts inherited from Fukuoka and Hakata firsthand.
Details
Introducing the museum of traditional crafts in Fukuoka and Hakata. Through permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, workshops, and special events, it showcases the various beautiful crafts passed down through generations by Hakata artisans from ancient times to the present.
Visitors can learn about the nationally designated traditional crafts "Hakata-ori" (博多織) and "Hakata ningyo" (博多人偶), along with the charm of other renowned Fukuoka and Hakata crafts such as "Hakata tsukubutsu" (博多曲物), "Hakata dokkuri" (博多独楽), "Hakata hasami" (博多鋏), "Hakata karakuri" (博多張子), "Takarazuka glass" (多層玻璃), "Imanishi ningyo" (今宿人形), and "Hakata 3D pressure cloth painting" (博多立體壓布繪). The experience workshops offer activities like coloring "Hakata ningyo" and "Hakata karakuri," as well as making small coin purses using "Hakata-ori," making it a popular destination with rich content.
Among them, the "Planning Exhibition Area" changes its content every 1 to 2 weeks, and visitors can purchase rare limited-edition items available only in the museum. The "Sales Area," which features traditional crafts such as "Hakata-ori" and "Hakata ningyo," is also a must-visit highlight.
Highlights
Introducing the museum of traditional crafts inherited from Fukuoka and Hakata. It showcases various traditional crafts such as "Hakata-ori" (Hakata weaving) and "Hakata ningyō" (Hakata dolls). In the "sales area," you can purchase your favorite traditional crafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)
Yes.
Is there free Wi-Fi in this area?
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Are there coin-operated lockers?
Equipped with coin-operated lockers.
Is there a smoking area?
Sorry, no.
Can I participate in the traditional craft experience?
Experience classes are held on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday of each month, with details announced on the official website.
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Essential Information
Address
3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 2nd Floor, Fukuoka City Museum
Phone
092-409-5450
Getting There
About a 15-minute walk from Nishijin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway.
Hours / Holidays
Monday (changed to the following day if it coincides with a public holiday), year-end and New Year (December 28 to January 4)
Website
Visit official website









