民芸の里 — Local services in Hakone

While I initially enjoyed purchasing many items from this store, including several expensive puzzle boxes, my experience soured when I felt like I had been deceived.

After going back to the store for a third time to purchase an additional puzzle box, I asked if they had a new one in stock instead of the one displayed. The shopkeeper told me it was "the only one left". Less than five minutes later, after I purchased the box and passed by the same store, I saw the exact same box displayed in the same place where my box once was.

I don't appreciate being lied to, and while I hope there isn't any problem with my purchases, it instantly made me question the quality of the products. I would be very cautious if I ever decide to...

we browsed some shops selling the specialty wood boxes and found this shop have the best variety of the specialty boxes and items! The owner of the shop is very friendly and he shows us how to open a 20-steps secret box. Its really fun! They also sell hot tea and ice cream at the door front and they provide a nice wood table inside the store where you can sit down to enjoy your tea after selecting your purchase. We have a good choice of some items and boxes and would very happy to recommend this...

The shop specializes in the local Yosegi-zaiku goods. Lots of beautiful things, but since I have still a lot of traveling ahead of me I only bought a small coaster. The amattare mochi was also delicious. There are some benches to sit on while eating. The woman manning the shop today was...