Yuki District

Yuki District is an administrative district in Ibaraki Prefecture that comprises several municipalities across the western region. The area is shaped by the course of the Kinugawa River, which runs through the landscape.

The area was established in 1878 when administrative districts were reorganized, with neighboring districts later merged together. This reorganization shaped the district as it exists today.

This district is known for Yuki-Tsumugi, a traditional handwoven silk fabric with distinctive patterns that has been produced here for centuries. You can see the weaving tradition alive in local workshops and museums where artisans continue this craft today.

The district has good transportation connections to larger cities in the region such as Mito and Tsukuba, making travel straightforward. It helps to check specific locations beforehand since the area comprises several scattered municipalities.

The area is an important production center for indigo-dyed fabrics, with the craft tradition preserved here in a way found nowhere else. This specialized knowledge passed down through generations remains rare in Japan.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: December 2, 1878

GPS coordinates: 36.18472,139.89500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54