Yokohama Silk Museum, Textile museum in Yamashitachō, Japan
The Yokohama Silk Museum presents exhibits focused on silk production processes, including spinning, weaving, dyeing techniques, and traditional manufacturing methods.
The museum opened in 1959 on the former location of Jardine Matheson & Co., a British trading firm, marking the centennial celebration of Yokohama Port.
The exhibition spaces display silk kimonos from the Edo Period alongside modern textiles, illustrating the evolution of Japanese fashion through centuries.
Located three minutes from Nihon-Odori Station, the museum welcomes visitors from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 500 yen for adults.
Live silkworms form part of the permanent exhibition, allowing visitors to observe the complete silk production cycle in real time.
Location: Yamashitachō
Official opening: March 12, 1959
Part of: Silk Center
Address: 〒231-0023 神奈川県横浜市中区山下町１番地 231-0017
Website: https://silkcenter-kbkk.jp/museum
GPS coordinates: 35.44724,139.64523
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:00
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