Mikuni Chochin Itoya

“A 230-year-old lantern workshop where you fold your own light home.”

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Mikuni Chochin Itoya is a shop producing and selling traditional Japanese paper lanterns (chochin) in Sakai city, Fukui Prefecture. It was founded in 1791 and keeps the traditional crafts methods alive. At the same time, it is also working to make them more accessible to a contemporary audience: it operates a cafe to entice visitors to stay longer and offers workshops where you can learn how to make your own paper lantern, which you can take home!

Spot NameMikuni Chochin Itoya
Postal Code〒913-0045
Address2-3-29 Minamihonmachi, Mikunicho, Sakai City
Telephone Number0776-81-3574
Official URLhttp://itoya-chouchin.jp/
KeywordsArt & Architecture, Entertainment

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mikuni Chochin Itoya ?
A 230-year-old lantern workshop where you fold your own light home.
Where is Mikuni Chochin Itoya ?
Mikuni Chochin Itoya is located at 2-3-29 Minamihonmachi, Mikunicho, Sakai City.
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