Minatogawa-ya

【Breathing life into tradition】 At 'Minatogawaya', creating a unique Aizu color for the world

In the gentle air of Ten'ei Village, there is a place where you can breathe new life into 'local toys' deeply connected to Aizu's history. That place is 'Minatogawaya'. Here, you can experience painting on a canvas with beloved items like 'Akabeko' and 'Okiagari Koboshi', cherished for over four hundred years. It is a sanctuary for creating exceptional items that carry the spirit of travel, not just mere souvenirs.

■ Starting from a white base, your own 'story'

The painting experience at Minatogawaya begins by picking up a pure white base that has not yet been dyed with any color.

• Release of free sensibility: Using water-based acrylic paints, you can trace traditional patterns or incorporate modern designs; it is all up to you. As you continue to paint, a pleasant immersion in tranquility spreads.
• Bringing happiness with Akabeko and Koboshi: The 'Akabeko' for warding off evil and the 'Okiagari Koboshi' symbolizing the spirit of getting up after falling seven times. It is a special time to imbue your own wishes into these auspicious items that have been displayed for family happiness since ancient times.

■ Bringing back the brilliance of travel on the same day

One of the great attractions is that you can take home your completed work immediately.

• Timeless memorial: The sparkling work you created yourself is the highlight of your trip. When displayed at home, the rich time spent in Ten'ei Village and the joy of creation will vividly come back to life.

While feeling the weight of tradition, create a 'new tradition' born from your fingertips. Why not visit Minatogawaya to create your own unique guardian deity of Aizu?