Tsumugi Silk Museum

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The museum was opened in 2006 by Okujun Inc., a Tsumugi wholesaler with a history spanning over 100 years. With the aim to educate people about Yuki-tsumugi (a Japanese silk-weaving technique) and its production, the facility also commemorates the company's 100th anniversary.
The museum houses a gallery, Yuki-tsumugi exhibition, and a craft studio where visitors can participate in weaving and dyeing workshops. There are also various seasonal events during the year, including hand-dyeing yukata (light cotton kimono) workshops and unique displays for Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day Festival) in spring.

Information

Address: 12-2 Yuki, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture 307-0001
Access: By public transport: 10-minute walk from Yuki Station's North Exit on the JR Mito Line.
By car: 30-minute drive from Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway/40-minute drive from Sano-Fujioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway/60-minute drive from Yawara IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Business Hours
Weekday:10:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30)
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesday
Website: http://www.yukitumugi.co.jp/
Contact: TEL: 0296-33-5633
Parking: Free parking available.
Prices: Admission: free (admission to the gallery and weaving and dyeing experiences are charged) Gallery Admission: adults ¥200, school pupils ¥100. Groups of 30 people or more: adults ¥150. Weaving and dyeing experiences: from ¥1000 for each experience.

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