Date(s)
October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun)
(Please contact in advance to request reservation)
Time(s)
11:30 am to 5:00 pm
(Please contact us in advance to confirm times. Hours may vary.)
Cost
¥5,000 (tax included)
In a unique world where old Edo-period houses and art come together, let’s have fun making dolls and eating pita bread!
Upon arriving, you may notice the home looks like an Edo-period house, but something’s a little… different. The first thing you notice is the huge pink object extending from the counter, and looking up, you see a life-sized doll enshrined on a heavy beam from the Edo period. Unique artworks like fairies and spirits peek out from all around, and you realize—this is a world created by artist Yuuji Kunimoto himself.
Also on display are the pottery of Dotei Yoshida—Yuuji Kunimoto’s ancestor—an artist who elevated the reputation of Obata Yaki as an artistic handicraft at the end of the Edo period, and works of Kaneo Mizunuma, an oil painter who meticulously depicted the scenery of Hagi. In this creative space, we will hold a workshop to make your own, one-of-a-kind doll. Lunch includes a delicious pita sandwich.
Meet the Host
Yuuji Kunimoto | Kunimoto Art Museum (Hakko Nibun no Ichi)
Artist. After working as a creator in Tokyo for 20 years, Yuuji spends his days energetically creating all kinds of artwork, from character designs to giant objects. Throughout his artistic career, he has received numerous awards, including the Tadanori Yokoo Award.
Please do visit if you are interested in art, culture and crafts!
Schedule
- Meet at Kunimoto Art Museum (Hakko Nibun no Ichi)
- Guided tour of home and exhibited artworks
- Enjoy some pita bread as a late lunch
- Doll making workshop (2 to 3 hours long)
- Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Kunimoto Art Museum (Hakko Nibun no Ichi)
Enjoy a selection of artworks exhibited at this unique Japanese home, including various objects and dolls made by Yuuji Kunimoto, pottery by Dotei Yoshida, and oil paintings by Kaneo Mizunuma.
Obata Yaki by the incredibly talented late-edo period artist, Dotei Yoshida
An ancestor of the Kunimoto family, Dotei Yoshida opened the Kunimoto Kiln in Obata, Hagi, at the end of the Edo period. He was a pioneer in making white porcelain in Hagi and also renowned for his paintings. His pottery is currently exhibited at the Hagi Yaki Assembly Hall, and the remains of his kiln can still be found on the mountain behind Yuuji’s family home.
Our authentic pita sandwich
A recipe we learned during our time residing in Israel. Give it a try with falafel, hummus and local vegetables from Hagi.
Information
| Date(s) | October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun) (Please contact in advance to request reservation) |
| Time(s) | 11:30 am to 5:00 pm (Please contact us in advance to confirm times. Hours may vary.) |
| Location | Kunimoto Art Museum (Hakko Nibun no Ichi) 24 Nishitamachi, Hagi-shi 758-0141 |
| Access | 7 minute walk from Hagi Bus Center, or a 3 minute walk from Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center. |
| Parking | Available |
| Cost | ¥5,000 (tax included) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 2 to 6 people per group. There is no particular age limit, as long as participants are able to do a 2-3 hour art workshop by themselves. |
| What to bring | Apron for those who don’t want to get their clothes dirty during the workshop. |
| Please note | ・The Obata Yaki exhibited are valuable pieces of art, so please be careful when bringing children. ・We will be using clay and acrylic paints during the workshop. ・The pita sandwich served for lunch is suitable for vegetarians. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 090-2860-9201 ・By email: hakko2bunno1@gmail.com Reservations will be complete after we receive your inquiry and confirm availability. |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 2 days in advance. (If we miss your call, please leave a voice message. We will return it as soon as we are able) |
| Cancelations | Day before, same day & no-show: Must pay 50% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- families
- friends
- couples
- those who love art