Uchiwa Harbor Museum

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.