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Tsumugi no Yakata
The facility where you can see, touch and work on Yuki Tsumugi woven the same way as in the ancient days.
Tsumugi no Yakata is a facility to share Yuki Tsumugi which is registered as UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage. In the traditional Japanese houses and storages on the premises, Kimono and historical information are displayed and hands-on experience with this luxury fabric are offered.
Yuki Tsumugi is made of hand-spinned silk as warp and weft. This silk fabric traces its roots back to Ashiginu which Hitachi Province used to provide to the imperial court in Nara Period, and is produced just the same traditional way today. The technique with over 40 steps is registered as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The history and manufacturing process are shared at the Yuki Tsumugi Museum “Teori” on the premises.
There are other vintage homes over 100 years old on the premises - Chinretsu-kan (Display Hall) with more than 200 pieces of Yuki Textile onregular display, or Oriba-kan where you can try making your own coasters with the Takabata weaver. (2,200 yen / reservation required)
Highlights
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Their original shop “Yui no Mise” has shawls and small goods for daily use or as a gift.
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”Yuki Sawaya” is their original brand that covers kimono and obi-sash in contemporary style, which can be viewed at Chinretsu-kan.
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The administration of the facility is done by Yuki Tsumugi wholesaler, Okujun, founded in 1907. The warehouse was built in the early 1900s. You can look at Okujun’s exterior, but entering is prohibited.
Photos
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![Chinretsu-kan always displays more than 200 pieces of Yuki Tsumugi fabric]()
Chinretsu-kan always displays more than 200 pieces of Yuki Tsumugi fabric
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![Made of hand-spinning silk, the luxurious fabric holds air and feels warm]()
Made of hand-spinning silk, the luxurious fabric holds air and feels warm
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![Oriba-kan offers a hands-on weaving experience]()
Oriba-kan offers a hands-on weaving experience
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![The texture of genuine Honba Yuki Tsumugi comes from painstaking craftsmanship]()
The texture of genuine Honba Yuki Tsumugi comes from painstaking craftsmanship
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![The textile museum, Teori, shares the transition of Yuki Tsumugi]()
The textile museum, Teori, shares the transition of Yuki Tsumugi
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- つむぎの館
- Postal Code
- 307-0001
- Address
- 12-2 Yuki, Yuki City, Ibaraki
- Telephone
- 0296-33-5633
- Closed
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the year end and New Year’s Day
- Hours
- 10:00am-4:00pm（Weekends and holidays: 10:00am-5:00pm）
- Admission
- Free (Honba Yuki Tsumugi Museum, Teori: 200 yen)
- Access
- From JR Mito Line, Yuki Station, walk 15 min.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)