Open Factory【The World of Silk Refining】

This is a tour where you can visit Japan’s largest silk fabric refining factory. The Tango region produces over 70% of Japan's post-dyed pure silk fabric, and this tour allows you to visit its largest silk refining facility. The fabrics refined here go through drying, finishing, and inspection, and only those that pass the quality check are recognized as "Tango Chirimen."

Post-dyed pure silk fabrics from Tango are essential for dyeing techniques such as Yuzen. For over 300 years, Tango Chirimen has supported Japan’s traditional kimono culture. Today, in addition to producing pre-dyed fabrics like Nishijin-ori, the region also weaves many synthetic fibers for Western clothing and interior use, which are widely adopted by luxury fashion houses in Europe.

Tango is a hub for textile production, especially silk fabrics. This rare factory tour was previously available only to industry professionals but is now open to the general public—a one-of-a-kind opportunity!

【Tour Details】

Tour Registration Period:

Starting June 24, 2024 (Monday)

※ Closed on weekends, national holidays, and during summer & winter holidays

Duration: About 2 hours

Souvenir:Original cosmetics containing silk sericin (market price: approx. ¥2,000–¥3,000)

Meals: Not included

Price:

Adults (18+): ¥4,500

Minors (under 18): ¥4,000

Meeting Point:

Tango Textile Industry Association – TANGO OPEN CENTER ([Google Map])

【Important Notes & Liability Disclaimer】

We are not liable for damages caused by:

Natural disasters, wars, riots, government orders, fires, etc.

Accidents resulting from the participant's own negligence or intent

【Access】

By Train:

From JR Kyoto Station / JR Osaka Station

(Approx. 2h 30min by express train) → Get off at Kyoto Tango Railway – Kyotango-Omiya Station

By Car:

From Kyoto: Approx. 1h 30min via Kyoto Jukan Expressway → San'in Kinki Expressway → Kyotango-Omiya IC → Route 312 (~10min)

From Osaka: Approx. 2h via Chugoku Expressway → Yoshikawa JCT → Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway → Ayabe JCT → Kyoto Jukan Expressway → San'in Kinki Expressway → Kyotango-Omiya IC → Route 312 (~10min)

【Additional Information】

Capacity: 10 people

Minimum Participants: 1 person

Tour Guide: Included

Accepted Payment Methods at Facility Shop:

Credit cards / IC cards / QR code payments / iD / Contactless payments

Cancellation Policy:

Same-day cancellations: 100% charge

Reservation Deadline:

By the day before the tour date

Privacy Policy:

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【Accessibility】

Wheelchair accessible

Participants with walking difficulties are welcome

Visually impaired participants are welcome

【Tour Organizer & Contact Information】

Tango Textile Industrial Association – TANGO OPEN CENTER

📍 3188 Kobe, Omiya-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, 629-2502

📞 TEL: 0772-68-5151 (Weekdays 10:00–16:30, Japanese only)

📧 E-mail: toc@tanko.or.jp