Shiozawa Tsumugi Fabric Museum — Attraction in Minamiuonuma

Lovely spot dedicated to beautiful fabrics. They have informative displays plus an extensive gift shop with handmade items. They also offer guided silk weaving which is a lot of fun.

Wove a small bookmark here and it was such a unique experience. The employees didn’t really speak English (not that they have to, I should really learn more Japanese!) but they were exceptionally kind and patient as they guided me on how to try this new skill. With the help of my translation app and their incredible kindness, I was able to weave a bookmark!

This is a fun stop close to the...

Interesting museum, shop and workshop about weaving in Shiozawa. Beautiful (and expensive) cloths on display as well as plenty of information about the process and history. Live silk worms on display in summer months. Various craft workshops available for a fee, and some great...

Beautiful shop with gorgeous handmade items. Staff don't speak English, but they're very kind and helpful. I recommend stopping by for their workshop if you...