Hotel Toraya

Hotel Toraya

Hotel Toraya is located in Sukagawa, a historic city that was once a flourishing castle town during the Kamakura period and a key post station along the Oshu Kaido during the Edo era. Established on September 18, 1885, Toraya is the oldest traditional inn in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture.

The inn’s name, 'Toraya,' is inspired by the Japanese proverb, "The tiger travels a thousand miles and returns a thousand miles," reflecting the hope that guests will enjoy their stay in Sukagawa, create lasting memories, and return for future visits.

With over 130 years of history, Hotel Toraya has upheld its founding philosophy: “Cherishing our guests above all and thriving together with them.” This tradition of hospitality continues to be central to the inn’s values.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.hoteltoraya.com/(Japanese)
Contact

info@hoteltoraya.com

0248-76-1121

Accommodation details

Capacity: 25 single rooms, 6 deluxe singles, 3 doubles, 4 twin rooms, 1 suite

Check in / Check out: 15:00 / 10:00

Access Details
Access41 Miyazakicho, Sukagawa, Fukushima 962-0842
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Getting there

By Car: 6min drive from Koriyama I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway

Mapcode for Car GPS:61 435 345*33

Nearby

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Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Craft Experience

Kami-Kawasaki Washi paper has a history of over 1,000 years. It was given the name "Kami-Kawasaki Washi" because of its origin in Nihonmatsu City's Kami-Kawasaki district. Since the name of districts changes with the years, during Japan's Heian Period, it was known as "Michinoku-gami "("paper made in Michinoku").Kami-Kawasaki Washi paper has been used regularly as shoji paper (paper for sliding doors). Many people are charmed by the warmth and simple beauty of Kami-Kawasaki Washi. Paper mulberry, a type of tree used for making the paper, is grown locally. The traditional production method, from producing the raw ingredients to making the paper, is continued in Nihonmatsu City even today.Sticking to traditional production methods ensures that the finished paper has a luxuriant warmth and refinement, and is strong and durable. At present, a variety of products, such as dyed paper, folkcraft paper, and paper crafts, are produced, all of which maintain the paper's original texture. Although the demand for shoji paper is declining, there is still demand for products such as wallpaper and lamp shades. In this way, Kami-Kawasaki Washi remains important to us everyday.  At the Washi Traditional Crafts Gallery - located at Michi-no-Eki Adachi (Roadside Station) - visitors can make washi postcards, paper fans, and other items.

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Cultural Experiences

Design Your Own Shirakawa Daruma

There are records of Shirakawa Daruma (Japanese traditional dolls) being sold as far back as the feudal reign of the Niwa Domain in 1627. Current Shirakawa Daruma are known as “Shirakawa Tsurugame Shochikubai Daruma.” The faces of these dolls are painted to incorporate various animals and plants, with the eyebrows representing cranes, the mustache representing a turtle, the ears representing pines and plum trees, and the beard representing bamboo or pine trees. All of these images are thought to bring good luck. The daruma is known to be a very classical, lucky talisman, started by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the lord of Shirakawa, when he hired the renowned painter Tani Buncho to paint the now famous face on the daruma doll. Once every year a large Shirakawa Daruma Market is held to celebrate and sell the beloved daruma dolls. You can paint your own daruma at the two daruma workshops in town!

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