Sawai Textile Factory
The Sawai Textile Factory has a history spanning some 120 years and carries on the region's traditional craft of Hachioji-ori style textile weaving. The techniques employed are of such skill that the factory has collaborated with Google and Levi's on projects, and offers tours and hands-on experiences for visitors from overseas.
- AREA
- Hachioji
- FEES
Workshop tour (includes a Tama-ori bookmark): 500 yen
Weaving experience (drink coaster): 1,500 yen
Weaving experience (placemat): 3,500 yen*If you’re interested, visit the website below to book it or ask questions.
- CREDIT CARD
- Cash only
- PHONE NUMBER
- 042-691-1032
- ADDRESS
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1181 Takatsukicho, Hachioji City, Tokyo
- ACCESS
A roughly 25-minute walk from JR Higashi-Akiru Station's South Gate
- BUSINESS HOURS·DAYS CLOSED
10:00–18:00
- REGULAR HOLIDAY
New Year's break
- RELATED SITE URL
- https://www.toki.tokyo/experience/weaving
- COVID-19 Measures
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• Hand disinfectant is always available
• Staff attending to visitors/customers always wear masks
Scenic rice fields located nearby