gangukan (Japanese Folk Toy Museum)The Japanese Folk Toy Museum exhibits folk toys from all over Japan from the Edo, Meiji, and Showa periods. The museum features about 10,000 toys made in various regions of Japan from the 1600s to the present.2017.04.03 15:00
SHOPThis is the toy shop. There are many traditional toys such as spinning tops, kites, wooden paddles, and souvenirs. Many visitors like to buy chiyogami, a decorative Japanese paper, and accessories made from them.2017.04.02 15:00
+1GALLERYThe Plus One Gallery holds temporary special exhibits. The exhibit changes every one to two weeks. We have exhibits displaying Kurashiki-glass, Hina dolls, and crafts, so you can enjoy something different every time you visit.2017.04.01 15:00
SIDE TERRACEThe Side Terrace sell tableware and daily-use housewares. Especially, Kurashiki-glass. This is hand-blown glass, popular for its soft curves and high-quality design, which is carefully made by Mr. Shinzo Kodani, a pioneer in glassblowing in Kurashiki. His son is also following in his footsteps as a glassblower.2017.03.31 15:00
FLATDo you know TATAMI-BERI? Tatami-Beri is the edge part of a tatami mat. That is made of colorful woven fabric.- In the old days, the colors and patterns of the cloth depended on the status of the family, but people can chose their favorite colors and patterns freely today. [http://japanese-culture.info]We sell products made of Tatami-Beri.[Omiyabito(Heian era court nobles) unleashed the flowering of traditional Japanese beauty. Their fine sensibilities are reflected in our products.]What is the culture representative of Japan; tea ceremony or flower arrangement ? No, we think it is tatami. Our lives are embraced by the culture of tatami with its pleasant touch and moderate warmth and coolness, which developed in the seasonal climate of Japan. We pursue the heart of Japan in tatami, and dreams and romanticism in Tatami-Beri. Enjoy an opulent tatami space with well-chosen Tatami-Beri.2017.03.30 15:00
museum cafe "Yanagi to Hariko"Business Day, Irregular Service in This Cafe.Information:Instagram @gangukan_cafe2017.03.28 15:00