The traditional crafts of Miyajima
Miyajima’s traditional crafts boast a 200-year history. The Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center showcases works by active artisans in exhibition rooms and provides dedicated practice/training spaces.
This three-story facility offers immersive cultural experiences:
・1st floor: View/purchase traditional crafts like engraved trays, tea caddies, clay bells and Shakushi(rice scoops).
・2nd floor: Craft Momiji Manju (maple-leaf-shaped pastries).
・3rd floor: Create Shakushi (rice scoops) or Miyajima-bori carvings with instructor guidance.
※Advance reservations are required to access the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Workshop
Hands-on 3-activities
Visitors of all ages can enjoy three traditional hands-on activities: crafting maple leaf-shaped cakes (Momiji Manju), making wooden rice scoops (Shakushi), and making Miyajima-bori woodcarving.
① Momiji Manju Making Experience：¥880
※New price effective July 1,2025 : ¥1,000
② Shakushi Making Experience：¥550
※New price effective July 1,2025 : ¥660
③ Miyajima-Bori Making Experience：¥2,200
※New price effective July 1,2025 : ¥2,750
About the Hands-on Craft Experience
Our hands-on craft experience can accommodate up to 40 participants at a time and is available by reservation only. Both individuals and groups are welcome to join. Please note that reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Opening Hours
The facility is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Hands-on craft experiences are available from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please note the following days when the facility is closed:
・Every Monday
・December 29 to January 3
If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the facility will be open on that Monday, and will be closed the following day instead.
Point of Contact
To make a reservation for a hands-on activity please contact the Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center;
E-Mail:info@miyajimazaiku.com