Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum

The Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum is a space dedicated to documenting the history and techniques of metalwork in this region. It presents traditional crafting methods alongside modern production processes used in manufacturing metal household items.

The collection documents four centuries of metalworking development in Tsubame, beginning with the handcrafting techniques of the Edo period. This long history of metal processing shaped the city and made it a significant center for metal goods manufacturing.

The Spoon Hall displays utensils from different periods and cultures, showing how eating implements took different forms across human civilizations. This collection reveals how a simple object like a spoon held different meanings and uses in various societies.

The museum is located within a short walk from Tsubamesanjo Station, making it easy to reach. Visitors should note that certain days are closed and opening hours are limited.

The Activity and Workshop Hall gives visitors the chance to engage in making and create their own spoons from scratch. Here people can also learn and try special titanium coloring techniques used in the metalworking process.

Location: Tsubame

Inception: 1973

Address: 新潟県燕市大字大曲4330-1

Website: http://tsubame-shiryoukan.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.65266,138.91940

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43