Haifukiya Nishidafudeten

A shop which carries ningyo fude doll brushes, a local Arima craft. Ningyo fude are Japanese writing brushes wrapped in silk thread woven to create beautiful patterns and capped at one end with a cute doll figurine. The history of ningyo fude dates back to the distant Muromachi period (1336-1573) when Emperor Kotoku, the 36th emperor of Japan, who had long struggled to produce an heir, was blessed with a child upon visiting Arima Onsen; doll brushes such as those sold here were created to celebrate the emperor's good fortune. The brushes are covered with silk thread woven in one of four traditional geometrical patterns-ichimatsu check, yagasuri arrow feather, seigaiha wave, or uroko scale. A variety of attractive color combinations are on offer for customers to choose from.

Spot details

Address: Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Kita-ku Arimachou 1160 Map
Area: Mt. Rokko / Arima Area
Phone: 05071251393
Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Wednesday, Thursday
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available