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Tirol Ribbon Factory Tour

Tyrolean Ribbon Factory Tour ＜Eight Co., Ltd.＞

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  • Address:
  • 13-8 Horimizu, Maruoka-chō, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
  • Phone Number:  
  • 0776-66-3550

Spot Category

Pottery・Handicraft Experience, Other Experience Facilities

Tour | Maruoka Castle Area

Take a Tour of a Retro Ribbon Factory

Maruoka Town in Sakai City is one of Japan’s major production areas for narrow-width textiles, defined as woven fabrics with a width of 10 cm or less.
Step inside a rare and valuable factory said to be the last in Japan capable of mass-producing Tyrolean ribbons. Here, you can closely observe traditional craftsmanship that supports the creation of beautifully detailed ribbon patterns, along with vintage wooden machines and well-worn looms rarely seen today.

This information is current as of March 2024. It is based on details provided by shops and facilities, and may be subject to change. For the latest information, please contact the shops or facilities directly.

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