Kagoshima · Culture
Weave on an Oshima Tsumugi Loom in Kagoshima
Trade looking at Oshima tsumugi for time at the loom. Making a small piece of cloth gives the fine weave of a finished kimono a different meaning. This Kagoshima City visit can also include gardens inspired by Amami and a look at textile production.
奄美の里 / Amami no Sato
What you will do
Use a loom made for Oshima tsumugi to weave a piece of cloth to take home that day, suitable as a vase mat or small table runner. The length completed varies by participant.
Time: Main course about 90 minutes; children’s simplified loom about 40 minutes. Allow extra time for the gardens.
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Getting there
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Taniyama Station; change to the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line at Kagoshima-Chuo. The Taniyama streetcar terminus is about 20 minutes away on foot. This venue is in Kagoshima City, not on Amami Oshima island.
鹿児島県鹿児島市南栄1-8-1 / 1-8-1 Nanei, Kagoshima 891-0122
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: The sightseeing section lists year-round opening with no weekly closure. Confirm that your workshop will run when booking. The operator asks visitors to enquire about New Year hours; exact workshop suspension and restart dates for 2026–27 were not verified.
Language: Foreign-language loom instruction is unverified; discuss language requirements when reserving.
- The main course requires grade 5 or above and height of at least 140 cm. The children’s course is for grades 1–4, at least 120 cm tall, and uses Oshima tsumugi yarn only for the weft.
- The venue lists three loan wheelchairs, accessible toilets and designated parking. Garden routes include slopes and small steps, with a wheelchair diversion. Ask about the loom’s seating and foot-space requirements.
- Cancellation fees are not verified on the official workshop page; check your booking channel’s terms before reserving. Stated capacity does not indicate current availability.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06
Prices & timing
Oshima tsumugi loom experience ¥5,500 including tax and garden admission. The separate simplified-loom option for grades 1–4 costs ¥4,000.
Main course about 90 minutes; children’s simplified loom about 40 minutes. Allow extra time for the gardens.
Weaving starts at 10:00 and 13:00. General sightseeing hours are 09:00–17:00, last reception 16:30.
Booking & current availability
Book ahead through the official page’s experience-reservation link or call 099-268-0331. Phone for requests the day before or on the day. The main course accepts up to two people per session, one party in the morning and one in the afternoon.
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