Suzuki Mohei Shoten Shop

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Crafts

Suzuki Mohei Shoten, established in 1865, is one of the Suifu chochin (paper lantern) manufacturers.
Suifu chochin (with the name Suifu coming from the old name of Mito City) is a traditional craft of the city which originated about 400 years ago when low-ranking samurai, to support their livelihood, began making folding paper lanterns from high-grade, durable Nishinouchi paper produced in the northern part of the prefecture.
Suzuki Mohei Shoten makes lanterns not only for traditional events, but also modern-style lanterns for interior use, including lanterns with unique shapes like birds and stars, as well as those with a sound-sensor lighting function.
In addition to selling products the shop also offers a hands-on experience of making a Suifu chochin, a workshop rarely available at other manufacturers.
Please ensure to make a reservation in advance if you wish to participate.

Information

Address: Ibaraki, Mito, Hakamatsuka 1-7-5
Access: By public transport: About 15 minutes by bus from Mito Station, get off at "Mogakko-mae" and walk for 2 minutes. Or 13 minutes by taxi
By car: 7 minutes from the Mito-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Shop:
9:00 - 18:00
Closed: Weekends and national holidays
*From June to August 12 closed only on Wednesdays
Chochin-making experience:
Fridays from October to April, at 10:00 and 14:00
*Reservations required
Website: https://www.suzumo.com/index.html
Contact: 029-221-3966
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 3
Microbuses: 1
Large buses: 1

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