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Towel Museum

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Towel Museum

A museum themed around towels you can see, learn about, and relax with.

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Supervised by :  Towel Art Museum Co.,Ltd.

From Imabari, Japan’s top towel-producing city, this unique museum shares the world of towel lifestyles and towel culture. Visitors can see the towel-making process up close and enjoy exhibits that blend towels with art. Along with permanent exhibitions featuring Moomin and Hawaiian quilts, the museum hosts a variety of special exhibitions showcasing towel art.

There are plenty of photogenic spots, including the “Thread Spool Wall,” lined with Approx. 1,800 colorful threads in Approx. 200 colors; the “Thread Spool House,” made of colorful spools you can actually step inside; the “Color Palette,” with towels in over 40 colors displayed across an entire wall; and the “European Garden,” where seasonal flowers bloom beautifully and winter illuminations add a magical touch.

Dining options are also diverse, including the authentic “New Creative Chinese Cuisine Wangfujing,” where you can enjoy full-course dishes while overlooking the garden; the “Museum Café,” offering breakfast, one-plate lunches, and café items; and the open, airy “Garden Café.”

Highlights

  • A rare museum, even worldwide, that shares towel lifestyles and towel culture.
  • See the towel-making process and exhibits that blend towels with art.
  • Excellent dining options, including an authentic Chinese restaurant and cafés with a wide range of menu items.

Photos

  • A relaxing sightseeing spot where towels and art come together

    A relaxing sightseeing spot where towels and art come together

  • Plenty of photogenic spots created with colorful thread spools and towels

    Plenty of photogenic spots created with colorful thread spools and towels

  • The shop displays and sells Imabari towels, along with specialty products from Shikoku

    The shop displays and sells Imabari towels, along with specialty products from Shikoku

  • At the Museum Garden, enjoy seasonal scenery such as the metasequoia tree-lined path in fall

    At the Museum Garden, enjoy seasonal scenery such as the metasequoia tree-lined path in fall

  • Cafés and restaurants are also available

    Cafés and restaurants are also available

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.

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Are coin lockers available?
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No, but items can be stored at the 1F reception desk.

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Is re-entry allowed?
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Re-entry to the paid gallery is not allowed.

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Are there smoking areas?
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Yes.

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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Imabari Castle and the Shimanami Kaido are nearby.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Linda Liao
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    Imabari is a well-known towel-producing region in Japan, and the quality is excellent. Besides learning about towel production and culture, there are shops selling all kinds of Imabari towels, as well as restaurants and cafés, making it a good place to spend half a day. There’s a huge variety of products to choose from, ranging from practical towels and household items to cute character collaboration merchandise〜

  • Hollin_A_A_A
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    At first I thought it was just a place that sold towels, but it turned out to have way more to see than I expected. You can watch how towels are made, and it was pretty educational.

Details

Name in Japanese
タオル美術館
Postal Code
799-1607
Address
2930 Asakurakami-ko, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Phone
0898-56-1515
Closed on
Open daily *Closures may occur during the winter season
Hours
9:30am-6:00pm
Admission
Free admission *Exhibition area: adults ¥1,000
Access
Approx. 25 minutes by taxi from JR Imabari Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa