Marugame Uchiwa Museum
【ものづくり体験】丸亀うちわミュージアム
This museum tells the history of Marugame Uchiwa, which is designated as a national traditional craft. The Uchiwa making experience, where visitors can choose their favorite paper and make their own Uchiwa by hand, is very popular! With careful instruction, even beginners can create a beautiful fan. At the demonstration corner, visitors can see the techniques and processes of fan making by craftsmen, and historical documents and various types of uchiwa fans are also on display.
- Regions
- Central Kagawa Prefecture
- Themes
- Culture and Art
- Activities
| Address | 〒763-0054 香川県丸亀市中津町25-1 |
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| Telephone Number | 0877-24-7055 |
| Business Hours | Hours of Business 9:30 - 17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Hours for hands-on experience 9:30 - 11:30, 13:30 - 15:30 (*Reservations required) |
| Days Closed for Business | Wednesdays (or the following day if the Wednesday is a national holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3) |
| Price | Admission fee for facilities : Free of charge Fees for hands-on experience : Making Uchiwa (Japanese fan) 1,000 yen per fan |
| Directions | Approx. 15 minutes on foot from JR Sanukishioya Station Approx. 10 minutes by bicycle from JR Marugame Station Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Sakaide IC 17 minutes by car from Sakaide Kita IC |
| Parking | available |
| Website | Website |
| Remarks | [About the Experience] *Please check the supported languages ■Hours: 9:30 - 11:30 and 13:30 - 15:30 ■Time required: Approx. 40-50 minutes *About 90 minutes for groups of 5 or more ■Number of people accepted: Maximum 40 people per session (negotiable) ■Age limit: 5 years old and up *Some processes can be experienced by children 4 years old and younger with a parent or guardian. Please inquire for details. ■Reservations: Required (reservations must be made by 3:30 p.m. the day before the tour). Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance for groups. ■FAX: 0877-43-6966 |
