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Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan
Traditional “Kumejima Tsumugi” textile workshops at this craft and culture hall on Kumejima Island.
Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan is a traditional craft center located in Kumejima, Okinawa. The facility showcases the history and production process of Kumejima Tsumugi, a silk textile designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2004. Today the site remains a celebrated hub for preserving and passing down Kumejima’s traditional weaving techniques.
Kumejima Tsumugi is an acclaimed local craft of fine-crafted, handwoven silk fabrics that are said to have launched Japan’s tsumugi (pongee silk) culture. Inside the museum sits a fascinating wealth of materials, weaving looms, and dyeing tools used in the making of Kumejima Tsumugi, shining a spotlight on the full process from raw materials to finished textiles.
Hands-on workshops are available where visitors can try weaving or experience kusaki-zome (plant-based dyeing), using natural dyes to color items like bandanas and shawls. Depending on the activity, sessions take about 30 to 90 minutes.
The on-site shop offers a range of items made from Kumejima Tsumugi, including clothing, accessories, and scarves-perfect for bringing a piece of Okinawan craftsmanship home.
Highlights
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An exhibition facility dedicated to Kumejima Tsumugi, a traditional silk textile of Kumejima.
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Showcases the history and production process of Kumejima Tsumugi.
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Visitors can observe some stages of the manufacturing process.
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Offers hands-on experiences in plant-based dyeing (kusaki-zome), one of Japan’s traditional techniques.
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Features a shop selling fabric products made from Kumejima Tsumugi.
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Kimonos made from traditional Kumejima Tsumugi fabric are on display.
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Visitors can experience plant-based dyeing (kusaki-zome) through hands-on dyeing workshops.
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The shop also sells a variety of accessible items such as wallets and small accessories crafted from Kumejima Tsumugi.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms available?
Yes, there are.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 久米島紬の里ユイマール館
- Postal Code
- 901-3104
- Address
- 1878-1 Maja, Kumejimacho, Shimajirigun, Okinawa
- Telephone
- 098-985-8333
- Closed
- Wednesdays, January 1, and the 16th day of the first month in the lunar calendar
- Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 200yen / Elementary & junior high students 100yen / Free for island residents / Groups of 15 or more: Adults 160yen, Students 80yen
- Access
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(1) About 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
(2) About a 3-minute walk from “Maja Community Center” bus stop on the Kumejima Town Bus (Kanegusuku Port-Hiyajo-Eef Line) - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)