The Toyohama Folk Museum introduces and exhibits the history and culture of the town of Toyohama, its industry, agriculture, and lifestyle with actual materials. Visitors can also learn about the history of cotton, one of the Sanuki Sanpaku (three whites of Sanuki), and experience spinning and weaving. The Toyohama Museum of History and Culture holds an annual Toyohama Museum of History and Culture Supporter Training Course, where visitors can learn about the history of cotton and the process of making cotton yarn through practical skills and other activities. Advance reservations are required for the hands-on experience.
| address | 982-1 Himehama, Toyohama-cho, Kanonji-shi, Kagawa 769-1601 |
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| operation hours | 9:30-17:00 |
| closed day | Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum is closed the following day), every Monday during the year-end and New Year holidays |
| admission fee | Free of charge |
| car | Approximately 3 minutes (1 km) by car from the Onohara IC of the Takamatsu Expressway |
| train | About 10 minutes (1km) walk from JR Toyohama Station |
| pubric bus | There are 6 daily buses (city circulation line) and 4 daily buses (Awai-Himehama line, Gogo Takamuro line, Minoura-Kanonji line). (Awai-Himehama line, Gogo Takamuro line, Minoura-Kannonji line) Take the pubric bus from JR Kannonji Station and tell the driver to go to “Chousa Kaikan” or “near Suga intersection. pubric buses do not have bus stops, and you can get on and off anywhere on the route. (However, you are not allowed to get on and off the bus on Route 11 except at designated spots.) |
| parking lot | 20 spaces available |
| contact us | Kannonji City Chousa Kaikan |
- Facilities
- About the Experience
1F｜There is a hands-on corner where visitors can experience the world of warm cotton by spinning yarn with a spinning wheel, an old-fashioned tool.
2F｜The exhibition focuses on “wadding,” one of the Sanuki Sanpaku, and visitors can learn about the history of wadding and the process of making cotton yarn in an easy-to-understand manner.
Time required｜About 1 hour (time required varies depending on the experience)
Hours｜During museum hours (last admission at 16:00)
Number of visitors｜3 persons per visit
*In case of groups, only explanation may be given.
Age limit｜Depends on the content of the experience. Please consult with us.
Reservations｜Required
*Due to preparation reasons, some experiences may not be available on the day you wish to experience them. Please consult with us.
FAX｜0875-52-5500（Chosa Kaikan)
Things to bring｜Nothing in particular
