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Old-Time Craft Demonstration: "Sheep" (Next Year's Zodiac) (Suginami Local History Museum)

Japanese title: 昔の生活技術の実演「羊（来年の干支）」（杉並区立郷土博物館）

Suginami Local History Museum (old farmhouse) (Eifukucho Sta.)

Straw-craft demonstration in the old farmhouse, timed with lighting the irori hearth. On Nov 15 a straw "sheep" for next year's zodiac is made (demonstration only, not hands-on). No advance application; just come to the venue.

Date: Nov 15 (Sun)
Time: 13:30–15:30
Price: Admission ¥100 (free for junior high and under, and disability certificate holders with a companion)
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 0+
Venue: Suginami Local History Museum (old farmhouse)
Nearest station: Eifukucho Sta.

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Distance from major stations

From Eifukucho: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Shimo-Takaido: 1.7 km, about 15 min by train
From Shin-Koenji: 1.8 km, about 15 min by train
From Minami-Asagaya: 2.2 km, about 15 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

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FAQ

When is Old-Time Craft Demonstration: "Sheep" (Next Year's Zodiac) (Suginami Local History Museum)?: Nov 15 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Old-Time Craft Demonstration: "Sheep" (Next Year's Zodiac) (Suginami Local History Museum)?: 13:30–15:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Old-Time Craft Demonstration: "Sheep" (Next Year's Zodiac) (Suginami Local History Museum) cost?: Admission ¥100 (free for junior high and under, and disability certificate holders with a companion)
Where is Old-Time Craft Demonstration: "Sheep" (Next Year's Zodiac) (Suginami Local History Museum) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Suginami Local History Museum (old farmhouse). The nearest station is Eifukucho Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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