Gunze Memorial Hall, Textile museum and corporate museum in Ayabe, Japan
The Gunze Memorial Hall contains three distinct sections: History Storehouse, Fashion Storehouse, and Innovation Storehouse, displaying textile manufacturing techniques and developments.
Established as a tribute to Gunze Limited, founded in 1896, this museum documents the progression of Japanese textile manufacturing from traditional methods to industrial production.
The museum exhibits demonstrate the evolution of Japanese textile craftsmanship through displays of manufacturing equipment, fabric samples, and artistic textile creations.
Visitors can reach the museum within ten minutes on foot from JR Ayabe Station, with operating hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except for Tuesdays.
The facility incorporates a Mulberry Garden containing species from various regions, connecting the raw material cultivation process to textile production methods.
Location: Ayabe
Website: https://gunze.co.jp/gunzehakubutu/facility/#contents04
GPS coordinates: 35.30556,135.25728
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:07
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