Located on registered UNESCO World Heritage Site Miyajima Island,
FUNATSUKI is a souvenir shop with over 100 years of history.

MIYAJIMA SOUVENIRS

These souvenirs are unique to Miyajima, which has been a prospering gateway town to the Itsukushima Shrine since the Edo period.

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  Miyajima Shamoji Rice Paddle

  Miyajima Craftworks

  Miyajima Shamoji are thought to have been created roughly 300 years ago by Buddhist monk, Seishin, and ever since, Miyajima has prospered as a point of production for Shamoji. Our store offers a wide variety of handmade Shamoji crafted by Miyajima Craftworks and carved mainly from wild cherry trees in Hiroshima. Find the perfect piece to add to your kitchen with our selection of exquisite Shamoji created to last a lifetime.

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  Miyajima Zaiku Wood Carving

  Miyajima Zaiku wood carving is designated as a traditional Japanese craft by the national government. The craft is characterized by its use of natural wood grain and texture to create beautiful serving trays, as well as its delicate and intricate carving techniques. We especially recommend taking home an example of Miyajima Zaiku that incorporates the landscape of World Heritage Site Miyajima, such as a serving tray or shamoji.

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  Miyajima Hariko Papercraft

  Shirō Tanaka

  Miyajima Hariko papercraft differs from traditional papercraft in that Japanese washi paper is layered inside of the plaster mold to create a beautiful silhouette. Each of these pieces is handcrafted by a single artisan, Shirō Tanaka, who imbues his warmth into his creations. Each has their own unique and expressive face and features colors like the vermillion of the Great Torī Gate of Itsukushima Shrine, and the blues and greens of the island, to create a multitude of different colored pieces with their own distinct charms.

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  Miyajima Dorei Clay Bells

  Keiko Takei (Ochi Potter)

  Long ago, the people of Aki-no-Kuni (former Hiroshima) would gather sands from under the Itsukushima Shrine to serve as good luck charms for long journeys. In the latter half of the Edo period, these sands were used to create sacred pottery vessels, giving birth to Miyajima-yaki Pottery. Using a local craft kiln with over 110 years of history, potter Keiko Takei pours her love for Miyajima into each of her pieces, stating that the reason her craft is where it is today is because of her intense passion for traditional Miyajima craftwork. Feel the simplicity and warmth of these handcrafted Dorei clay bells.

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  Miniature of the Great Torī Gate

  The Great Torī Gate is the most iconic feature of Miyajima and a vision in brilliant vermillion. We offer miniatures of this historic symbol of the island in a variety of sizes, from H9.5 cm×W7 cm to H51 cm×W37.5 cm!