Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum

Located in Hakata, Fukuoka, this museum introduces traditional crafts associated with the area. It showcases a variety of beautiful crafts that have been passed down by artisans in Hakata from ancient times to the present, through permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, workshops, and outreach events.

Focusing on "Hakata-ori" and "Hakata dolls," which are designated as traditional crafts by the country, the museum also features "Hakata magemono," "Hakata tops," "Hakata shears," "Hakata hariko," "Mardi Gras glass," "Imajuku dolls," and "Hakata okiagari," among others, highlighting the diverse allure of Hakata's proud crafts. Popular workshops include painting "Hakata dolls" and "Hakata hariko," as well as making small "Hakata-ori" coin purses.

The "Exhibition Corner," which changes its displays every 1-2 weeks, sometimes offers exclusive items for purchase that are rarely seen elsewhere. The "Sales Corner," where traditional crafts like "Hakata-ori" and "Hakata dolls" can be bought, is also worth checking out.