Chigo no Ie

The Chigo no Ie in Kashiwazaki is a hidden gem where tens of thousands of local toys and folk crafts collected by Shoji Iwashita are displayed in a cramped space. The rustic exhibits, which exude a simple charm from all over Japan, invite visitors to a nostalgic retro world. Each one, finished with care by nameless craftsmen, has the scent of history and local culture. There is also an experience of painting a triangular daruma (reservation required), and by touching eco-friendly toys made from familiar materials and local toys that teach the wisdom of the past, why not embark on a journey to deeply understand Japanese culture?

The Chigo no Ie in Kashiwazaki City is a place where local toys and folk crafts collected by Shoji Iwashita are displayed. Approximately 50,000 retro toys, such as "Blue-eyed Dolls" from the early Showa period, traditional kokeshi dolls, and paper dolls, are exhibited. These are valuable collections gathered from all over Japan, and you are sure to be overwhelmed by their number and quality. Why not rediscover Japanese culture at Chigo no Ie, a place that invites visitors to deep emotions of nostalgia and appreciation?

The Chigo no Ie in Kashiwazaki City is a place where approximately 50,000 local toys and folk crafts collected from all over Japan are exhibited. Among them, the rare and distinctive folk toys are a must-see, and you can feel the history and local culture in each one, which was finished with care by nameless craftsmen. The group of simple-smelling toys invites visitors to a nostalgic retro world. Why not embark on a journey to deeply understand Japanese culture?

At the Chigo no Ie in Kashiwazaki City, why not make your own triangular daruma doll? Color your own popular local toy, the triangular daruma doll, and engrave as many memories as possible. Group reservations, such as for children's events, are also possible, but reservations are required. The original triangular daruma doll that you put time and effort into making will surely become a special memory.

At the Chigo no Ie in Kashiwazaki City, a blue-eyed doll made in the early Showa period is on display. Its mysterious charm and beauty attract visitors and give a sense of the hundreds of years of history behind it. This doll, which is rare even on a national level, is a special presence in the collection of local toys and folk crafts. Why not visit and experience the enigmatic allure of this doll?