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048-835-3156. Address. 3-2-5 Honcho, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 339-8585. Website. Official website. Iwatsuki-ku (岩槻区, Iwatsuki-ku) is one of ten wards of the city of Saitama, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is located in the northeastern part of the city. As of 1 March 2021, the ward had an estimated population of 112,862 ...
Iwatsuki is a small district of Saitama City that's nicknamed the "City of Dolls." Iwatsuki began making dolls in the 17th century, and the figures made here, from cute little girl dolls to fierce warriors, were used in festivals all over Japan. Iwatsuki also has a long history as a post town on the Nikko-Kaido Road, and is located right at the ...
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Iwatsuki Castle (岩槻城, Iwatsuki-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.At the end of the Edo period, Tateyama Castle was home to the Ōoka clan, daimyō of Iwatsuki Domain, however the castle dates from the Muromachi period and was inhabited by many samurai lords over its history.
Mar 19, 2021 · Iwatsuki Joshi Park in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, was built on the ruins of Iwatsuki Castle, which is said to have been built in the mid-15th century. It is known as a famous viewing spot, with about 600 cherry trees in full bloom in spring. The "Cherry Blossom Festival" is held every year when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and ...
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Aug 1, 2017 · It is also interesting to see how they have evolved over time. The museum is on the fourth floor, and the two floors below it are a nice doll shop. Togokyu Doll Museum. 3-2-32 Hon-cho, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City, Tel. 048-756-1111. Open: Tues. – Sun. (open every day from Nov. 1-May 5), 9 AM-5 PM.
Iwatsuki, Saitama. Iwatsuki City (岩槻市, Iwatsuki-shi) was a city located within Saitama Prefecture, Japan . As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 109,580 and the density of 2,229.05 persons per km 2. The total area was 49.16 km 2 . On April 1, 2005, Iwatsuki was merged into the expanded city of Saitama, effectively the former ...
Dec 9, 2017 · A 10-minute walk from the station is the Iwatsuki Doll Museum, headed by master doll maker, Fukuda sensei. The sprawling buildings include a showroom of boy’s and girl’s dolls, antique dolls, hagoita battledore dolls, and small items that accompany doll displays. Visitors can observe the doll making process, and by reservation, can ...
