Wajima Kiriko Art Museum — Attraction in Wajima

The Noto Peninsula earthquake has been a disaster.

I stopped by on my way back from the morning market in Wajima.To be honest, I did not have high expectations, but I was a little...or rather, quite surprised!

The staff at the museum gave us a very detailed explanation of the museum, and above all, the lit lanterns shone so beautifully and colorfully in the dimly lit museum...it was like the old Yoshiwara oiran (courtesans) on TV, and it gave us a special feeling of having our gaze captured at once. ‼️

The admission fee is different for individuals and groups, but it is 630 yen for an adult.The Kirigo is usually only seen from below at festivals, but at the hall you can look down and admire it from the second floor, which made me want to see it parading through the streets next year.

Even if you couldn't make it to the festival, it's...

We didn't actually visit the Museum, this review is for the gojinjo taiko performance held there at 830pm. The point was to scare away invaders and it was truly scary. The performers really put their hearts into it, the masks, shouts and drumming were properly intimidating. Doing it against the background of the lit up kiriko was a...

Beautiful museum demonstrates kirikos and national traditions. Exhibits are well decorated and occupy the biggest part of museum. There are a lot of children among visitors. Souvenirs shop proposes many locally produced goods including food, sake, seafood and sweets. The museum is very attractive...