Okuaizu Museum

The Okuaizu Museum contains multiple exhibition rooms displaying artifacts and documents that illustrate the development of the Minamiaizu region through centuries.

This cultural institution opened its doors in 1972 as a center dedicated to preserving and sharing the heritage of the mountainous Okuaizu district.

The museum displays traditional textiles, local craftsmanship specimens, and photographs documenting the evolution of community practices in the Aizu area.

Located at 23 Aoyagi Hisakawa, the museum welcomes visitors from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and offers guided tours in Japanese through its exhibitions.

Visitors can participate in traditional aizome dyeing workshops within the museum, learning the step-by-step process of this regional textile technique.

Location: Minamiaizu

Official opening: 1972

Website: https://town.minamiaizu.lg.jp/official/bunka_sports_kanko/bunka/okuaizuhakubutsukan

GPS coordinates: 37.14611,139.72028

Latest update: March 23, 2025 10:23