Shiozawa Weaving & Experiences

At our facility, we have a shop featuring handmade goods, as well as spaces for weaving experiences and handicraft workshops. Please feel free to drop by whenever you like. Even if you aren’t looking to shop or take part in an activity, we hope that everyone visiting the textile town of Shiozawa can simply listen to the sound of the looms, feel the warmth of the fabrics, and enjoy a slow, peaceful moment away from daily life. Through the textiles passed down in this region for generations, we invite you to enjoy a sense of nostalgia and quiet tranquility. Please feel free to relax and savor the gentle flow of time.

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Demonstration and Explanation

Textile making begins with the creation of the thread and is brought to completion through the hands of many skilled artisans. We offer guided tours featuring actual tools and live demonstrations. We invite you to experience the craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.

Weaving Experience

Experience Shiozawa weaving using traditional takabata looms and silk threads, just as used in authentic production.
Immerse yourself in the process and enjoy a moment so calming, you may lose track of time.

  • Hand Weaving (up to 5cm)2,500yen (30min)
  • Hand Weaving Coaster4,000yen (60min)
  • All you can weave 90 min6,600yen (90min)

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Shiozawa Weaving Shop

Discover Shiozawa textiles reimagined for everyday use, with items such as card holders and wallets that fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles.
Each piece reflects the sincerity of skilled artisans, offering the joy of finding something to treasure for a lifetime.

Shiozawa Craft Experience

Create your own accessories and small items using Shiozawa textiles.
Even in a short time, you can take home a piece of this region’s beauty and make it part of your everyday life.

  • Accessories / Keychains1,500yen (15min)
  • Cats charm making(Creating your own cat)1,800yen (45min)
  • Omamori making1,800yen (45min)

Shiozawa Guide Map is now available

Shiozawa may be a small town, but it is rich in history and culture.
To help you discover its charm, we’ve created the Mikuni Highway Shiozawa-juku Walking Map in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
Feel free to download and explore the town with it.

Traditional
Craft
Experience

The act of weaving, thread by thread, becomes a moment of quiet meditation.
Feel your mind gradually calm and settle.

We also offer hands-on experiences creating small items using Shiozawa textiles.
We look forward to welcoming you.