Silk Museum

Hidden gem. Really interesting and comprehensive information about the history and science of silk production. Almost all information included English translations (the main exception being the cards describing the kimonos and tapestries on the second floor). Suitable for kids and adults. Lovely little gift shop as well.

A museum on Yokohama and Japan's silk history, different dyeing and weaving methods. The staff is welcoming, and you can do some activities like trying a loom or touching the silk at its different process stages ! There is a temporary exhibition until the end of November 2025 which features beautiful hand-made kimonos.

Fun museum to spend a couple of hours! Located in the center of Yokohama, so you aren't far off from other activities. You can tell the museum sees lots of elementary school field trips from some of the exhibits that are available, so this makes it great for travelers with younger children! Older children and adults will get their fair share of interesting exhibits with multiple antique kimonos on display, along with a history of silk and the different processes that go into dyeing silk and making a kimono. When I went in May there was even the opportunity to try on a antique kimono included in the price. It's 500 yen per person, which comes out to 3.38 USD, £2.52, €2.88, 4.63 CAD, 5.15 AUD, ₩ 4,662.33, and CN ¥24.20. Overall, good and educational way to spend a couple of hours in Yokohama!

There you can be informative for the silk types, the process of extracting it, the Japanese evolvement of the silk industry. Additionally, you can experience how to use it to make texture with mixing of two colors. Also, samples of historical Japanese clothes are there. Apart from clothes, you can find different usages of the silk in the Japanese industries.

If you're interested in textiles I would definitely recommend this museum. Really informative with some stunning pieces and even some live silk larvae ! I enjoyed trying the weaving loom. Has information in English as well as Japanese.

It's really fascinating. They make silk on site and you can see the worms, cocoons the whole process

Small museum to understand the cultivation silk worms and the process to make and dye silk. Kids enjoyed being able to spin their own silk.

A small place that has a lot to see, including the process of silk making, history and actual silk worms busy making cocoons.