Kimono tour at “Chirimen Kaido” in Yosano Town, Tango Chirimen Town
- Time required: 4 h
- Transportation: CAR
A tour to experience the traditional "Tango Chirimen" in the Tango region, starting from the Chirimen Highway
Why don't you feel the "Tango Chirimen" used as a material for kimono slowly?
For car arrangements, please contact the Kyoto DMO Tour Center (0772-68-1355) at the sea.
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Port of Kyoto terminal2
56 minutes
[ 35.9km ]
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Chirimen Highway
The old highway in the Kaya district of Yosano Town is called the "Chirimen Highway", and there are many buildings such as merchant houses, clinics, and banks that convey the bustle of the former town.
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Former Bito Family Residence
It is a raw thread crepe merchant house rebuilt in 1863, and there is also a Western-style building that was expanded in the early Showa period. The head of the Bito family has served as Oshoya during the Edo period, as president of Tango Bank after the Meiji era, president of Kaya Railway, and mayor of Kaetsu.
30 minutes
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A girls-only tea party and a town walk at a temple on the Chirimen Kaido (Jofukuji)
You will spend a relaxing time with tea and sweets one-on-one (s) with Mita, a female monk at Jofukuji Temple. After that, with Mr. Mita's guidance, I visited an old house on the Chirimen Kaido, which I can't usually see casually. You will spend a special half day while interacting with the people who live in the area.
Estimated staying time：Half-day experience
3 minutes
[ 0.2km ]
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Yosano Town Tourism Association (Hand Machine Experience)
You can easily experience making coasters and silk stalls using hand-held machines.
Estimated staying time：60 minutes
8 minutes
[ 4km ]
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Tango Chirimen History Museum
A museum maintained on the site of a long-established textile company, leaving behind the remnants of the early Showa period. In addition to exhibiting materials and photographs related to Tango Chirimen and the rare "Haccho Plying Machine", you can also experience handicrafts by making a telephone reservation in advance.
Estimated staying time：60 minutes
56 minutes
[ 35km ]
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Port of Kyoto terminal2
