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Traditional Nakano Clay Doll Painting Workshop

Create Your Own Nakano Clay Doll Masterpiece

Join a hands-on traditional craft experience in Iiyama on January 28, 2026, where you can paint your own clay doll and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir. This workshop celebrates the heritage of Nakano’s clay doll traditions and offers a relaxed creative activity suitable for visitors and families alike. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Event Details

Title: Nakano Clay Doll Painting Workshop (温泉おさる・だるま・招き猫・ことり) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (last受付 2:00 PM) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Duration: Approx. 1 hour per participant :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Price: ¥900 per doll (cash only) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Age: Ages 5 and up (children under school age must be accompanied by a guardian) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

  • Doll Types: Choose from four designs — Hot Spring Monkey, Daruma, Beckoning Cat, or Little Bird. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • What to Bring: Wear clothes that can get paint on them or bring an apron; painting materials will be provided. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Reservation: No prior reservation required — feel free to drop in. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Location

Venue: JR Iiyama Station 1F, Shinetsu Shizenkyo Iiyama Station Tourist Information Center, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Contact

Organizer: Shinetsu Shizenkyo Tourist Information Center
Phone: (local contact details available at venue) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Email: info@shinetsu-shizenkyo.com
Website: https://shinetsu-shizenkyo.com/ :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

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