Among the simple color palette of Ouchi-juku, Honke Kanouya will draw your eyes with their brightly-colored collection of goods. Lining the store front is a wide assortment of items like vegetable-shaped beanbags to ornaments to decorations to fabric accessories. All these crafts are handmade. The eye-catching goods make great souvenirs for family and friends alike! Recommended items include the Aizu-made fabric accessories and selected seasonal vegetables beanbags.
| Website | https://honkekanouya.com/about (Japanese) |
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| Contact |
Shimogo Town Tourism Association (+81)241-69-1144 kankou_01@town.shimogo.fukushima.jp |
| Best Season | All Year |
| Opening Hours |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Irregular holidays. From November to March, business hours are dependent on weather conditions, so calling ahead is recommended.) |
| Access | 48 Yamamoto Ouchi Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Pref. 969-5207 View directions |
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| Getting there | At the end of the main street of Ouchi-juku area. |
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