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Touch Craftsman Skills and Traditional Brush-Making in Kumano, Japan's Brush Capital

About this spot

A unique museum themed around brushes located in Kumano Town, which handles the majority of Japan's brush production. Here you can watch craftsmen closely demonstrate the process of making brushes famous worldwide, including cosmetic brushes and calligraphy brushes. The intricate handwork captivates both children and adults. Inside, you'll find giant brush sculptures and an interactive corner where you can experience calligraphy with large brushes, allowing you to fully appreciate Kumano's distinctive craftsmanship. The museum shop offers souvenirs including cosmetic and calligraphy brushes.

Fireworks details

Name: 潮の香まつり

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 安芸郡坂町・パルティ・フジ坂店駐車場

瀬戸内海に面した坂町で毎年夏に開かれる地域の夏祭りです。会場となるパルティ・フジ坂店の駐車場には、地元で人気の「さかサンデーマーケット」の出店が並び、地域の食や手作り品を目当てに多くの家族連れが訪れます。太鼓や音楽のステージが催されることも多く、海辺の町らしいアットホームな雰囲気の中で夏の夜のひとときを過ごせます。地元の人と観光客が入り混じって楽しめる、坂町ならではのアットホームな祭りです。

Tips

会場は駐車場のため、混雑時は周辺道路が渋滞することがあります。公共交通機関の利用や早めの到着がおすすめです。出店の営業時間は天候により変更されることがあるため、当日の案内を確認しましょう。

Food stalls

Where: さかサンデーマーケット

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

Admission is required. Brush demonstrations are held at specific times, so check with staff for the schedule to visit smoothly. The museum is air-conditioned, making it a good spot to cool off during hot summer hours.