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Makabe stone lantern（真壁石燈籠）

まかべいしどうろう Makabe Stone Lanterns

Lanterns cut from Tsukuba granite by a town of stonemasons working since the Edo period.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreSculpture / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townSakuragawa
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureWestern area

FAQ

Where is Makabe Stone Lanterns?
It is in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Makabe Stone Lanterns?
Lanterns cut from Tsukuba granite by a town of stonemasons working since the Edo period. The focus is sculpture, crafts and ceramics.
When was Makabe Stone Lanterns established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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Sources

Official site：https://www.city.sakuragawa.lg.jp/tourism_guide/eat/page000409.html

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