Okaya Silk Museum

The Okaya Silk Museum is a collection dedicated to silk production history in an important manufacturing region of Japan. It houses historical machines, fabrics, and traditional garments displayed across multiple exhibition areas.

The region became the world's leading silk production center during the Meiji period. This craft hub maintained its importance until after World War II.

The museum displays objects connected to the long history of silk production in this region. Visitors can observe how this craft shaped the lives of people here across generations.

The museum is easy to locate within the city and provides onsite information for orientation. Visitors should allow time to explore the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

The museum is connected to an active silk mill where working machinery and traditional techniques can be observed. This rare combination allows visitors to see production happening in real time.

Location: Okaya

Official opening: October 1964

Address: 〒394-0021　長野県岡谷市郷田1-4-8

Website: https://silkfact.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.06558,138.04739

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02