Uchiwa Harbor Museum
A museum of Marugame uchiwa, boasting 90% of the national market share. You can observe master craftsmen at work and experience making your own original uchiwa.
Marugame City has been a center of uchiwa production since the Edo period and accounts for approximately 90% of Japan's uchiwa production. At the 'Uchiwa Harbor Museum,' you can observe live demonstrations by skilled craftsmen up close, in addition to displays of the history and varieties of Marugame uchiwa. In the uchiwa-making experience, you start by splitting bamboo, apply Japanese paper to the frame, and experience the entire process through finishing. Your original uchiwa is completed in approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. It's a unique spot in Marugame where you can experience the depth of traditional craftsmanship.
Access
Approximately 5 minutes on foot from JR Marugame Station
Hours
9:30〜17:00(月曜休館)
Budget
入館無料、うちわ作り体験800円
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