Kabazaiku is a designated traditional craft made from the bark of wild mountain cherry. The bark is stripped in August and September and dried for about two years. Tea caddies are the typical piece, and they gain a shine as hands touch them. The craft in Kakunodate has about 240 years of history. 2 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Tomachi
A kabazaiku house in Shimoshinmachi, founded in 1851. Its main shop is a renovated storehouse from the end of the Edo period, selling tea caddies and tea ware made of wild cherry bark. Open 10:00–17:00, closed on Wednesdays.
RinA tea caddy gains a shine as it is used. Hold one first.
Uchimachi
A hall for kabazaiku near the samurai houses, where craftsmen demonstrate the work. The demonstration runs daily from April to November, 9:30–16:00, with a break from 12:00 to 13:00.
RinTo see the demonstration, avoid 12 to 1.
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