Gunze Museum, Textile and corporate museum in Ayabe, Japan.
The Gunze Museum presents textile history through three sections: History Storehouse, Fashion Storehouse, and Innovation Storehouse, displaying fabrics and manufacturing techniques.
Established in 1996, the museum documents the growth of Gunze Corporation, which has influenced Japanese textile manufacturing since its foundation in 1896.
The museum maintains an extensive collection of traditional kimono fabrics, modern textile innovations, and documentary archives reflecting regional manufacturing heritage.
Located ten minutes on foot from JR Ayabe Station north exit, the museum operates from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closes on Tuesdays.
The museum complex includes a Mulberry Garden containing international tree varieties and connects to Ayabe Rose Garden, established through community participation.
Location: Ayabe
Official opening: 1996
Website: https://gunze.co.jp/gunzehakubutu
GPS coordinates: 35.30528,135.25792
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:11
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