Itchiku Kubota Art Museum

4.5

This three Michelin star art museum exhibits the kimono of textile artist Itchiku Kubota. Kubota established a unique dyeing technique called ''Itchiku Tsujigahana'' after having been fascinated by the Tsujigahana style of fabric dyeing that flourished in the Muromachi Period before suddenly dying out. The museum displays Takeda's ''Symphony of Light'' series, which features kimono with themes including the four seasons, the ocean, and the universe. It also displays kimono featuring motifs of the many faces shown by Mt. Fuji in different weather conditions.

Spot details

Address: Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Kawaguchi 2255 Map
Area: Around Lake Kawaguchi Area
Phone: 0555768811
Hours: [Apr.- Nov.] 10:00-17:00
[Dec.- Mar.] 10:00-16:30
*Last admission 30 minutes in advance
Closed: Tuesday (Public holiday, Jan. 1st Tuesday is open), 12/26-12/29
Fees: [Admission fee]General1,500yen, High school and university students900yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students400yen
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 29, 2020 (Information as of May 25, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Lovely kimonos...good if you are near there.

Reviewed : 2023.05.10

The kimonos are beautiful, but I would only visit if you are in the area. The gardens in back are pretty. You can sit down for a bite to eat or get something to drink in their little cafe. The...
Nice little museum

Reviewed : 2023.04.06

I enjoyed the museum and spent a little over an hour viewing the art. I particularly liked that they displayed their cherry blossum pieces while the cherry blossums were blooming. Just makes you...
Amazing Kimoni Art in a Beautiful Museum!!

Reviewed : 2022.09.17

This is the museum of Kubota Itchiku (1917-2003), the artist who revived the lost art of Tsujigahana silk dyeing, used to decorate elaborate kimono during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). In his...