Orinasukan Museum
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Orinasukan Museum
手織ミュージアム織成舘
Overview
Textiles have been produced in the area now known as Nishijin since at least the Heian period (794–1185), and the name Nishijin has been synonymous with high-quality textile craftsm.
The Orinasukan Museum sits inside a traditional textile merchant's townhouse in Nishijin, Kyoto's weaving district for at least a thousand years. The collection spans about 400 pieces, from late Edo period kimonos to 20th-century obi sashes, alongside reproductions of antique Noh costumes woven using traditional techniques. Upstairs, artisans work at hand looms producing silk textiles that can take months to complete. Guided tours of the studio explain the process, and visitors who book in advance can try weaving themselves. It's a focused, hands-on look at a craft that still defines this corner of Kyoto.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 手織ミュージアム織成舘
- Nearest station
- Imadegawa Station (20 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.
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