Oyama Honba Yuki Tsumugi Craft Museum
Discover the Finest Kimono – Yuki Tsumugi
What is Yuki Tsumugi?
Yuki Tsumugi is a traditional silk fabric originating from Oyama City in Tochigi Prefecture and Yuki City in Ibaraki Prefecture, with a history dating back to the Nara period. Once valued for its durability, it is now prized as a top-class handwoven silk for its light yet strong texture.
Oyama Honba Yuki Tsumugi Craft Museum
Honba Yuki Tsumugi is entirely handcrafted and was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The Oyama Honba Yuki Tsumugi Craft Museum is dedicated to promoting this traditional art and offers the following experiences:
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Craftsman Demonstrations: Watch up close as artisans spin silk threads and weave on looms.
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Hands-on Weaving Experience: Try your hand at weaving under staff guidance (advance reservation recommended).
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Kimono Experience: Select your favorite Yuki Tsumugi kimono pattern and stroll through the streets of Oyama (some accessories require an additional fee).
Closed on Mondays and during the New Year holidays. Some activities require ID and advance booking.
Location Map
Basic Information
| Address | 3-7-4 Roble 1F, Chuo-cho, Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture |
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| Telephone Number | Oyama Honba Yuki Tsumugi Craft Museum: 0285-32-6477 Oyama City Tourism Association: 0285-30-4772 |
| Website | https://www.city.oyama.tochigi.jp/map/tsumugicraft.html |
| Business Hours | Tue–Sun & National Holidays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. On Mondays, only the exhibition is available; no hands-on activities. |
| Days Closed for Business | 12/29〜1/3 |
| Price | Fee: Free |
| DIRECTIONS | About 1 minute on foot from JR Utsunomiya Line Oyama Station (West Exit) |
| Map Code | 74 217 151*62 |
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