The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, FUREAIKAN Kyoto , Japan

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts (京都伝統産業ふれあい館), Approximately 500 items of 74 items of traditional crafts in Kyoto are exhibited. We are exhibiting at any time according to the four seasons, and you can see a variety of traditional craft items.

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Displaying 77 sorts of traditional handicrafts, the permanent exhibition systematically introduces the essence of Kyoto’s traditional industries. Using panels and videos, the exhibition also illustrates manufacturing processes and techniques of traditional handicrafts. Visitors can see how to make elaborate artifacts such as yuzen kimono, We also perform demonstrations by craftsmen, Nishijin-ori woven textiles, and lacquerware. About 500 works are on exhibit here, and most of them are available for sale.

And on the third Sunday of every month, we will also host the Maiko stage of Kyoto Flower Street. In the experience corner, you can experience Kyoto's traditional slime-type Yuzen dye yourself. Why do not you just create your own original crafts.
Experience: 9:30 to 16:00, reservation is required two weeks in advance.

Gallery
The Gallery presents thematic exhibitions, featuring craftworks and fine arts of high historic value. It holds a new exhibition every month.

Library
The museum has a collection of books and videos about traditional handicrafts, Kyoto culture, and fine art. Borrowing books are available to residents, workers and students in Kyoto. Watching videos here are available to all visitors.
Event Room
Craft exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops are presented in this room to promote traditional industries. This room also displays young craftsmen’s works, and explores new ideas within these ancient crafts.

Museum Shop Kyo-shion
Visitors can experience Surigata-Yuzen,Kyoto’s stencil-dyeing, and make their own original works in about 45minutes. They can take these items back home.(Pay service ¥900～)
Monday-Saturday: for group visitors only (Reservation is required 2weeks before)
On Sunday and public holidays: for individual visitors only (Reservation is not required)
Available 9:30 – 17:00 (＊Reception: 9:30-15:30 on weekdays, 9:30-16:00 on holidays)

From an array of traditional patterns, visitors can choose their favorite ones.
Popular themes include: Cherry blossoms, Plum blossoms, Camellia, Fireflies, Daimonji mountain, Gion Festival, and kanji (Chinese characters).
ふれあいしょっぷ
This shop offers fascinating goods from Kyoto, such as traditional crafts produced by long established shops and seasonal Japanese items.

Welcome to the world of Kyoto crafts!
We exhibit 500 artifacts from 74 categories of Kyoto traditional crafts.
Discover the finest hidden gem of Kyoto Okazaki area, and enjoy its relaxed atmosphere.

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