Fudenosato Kōbō

What it is

• A brush-themed museum in Kumano-cho.
• Established in 1994 by the town of Kumano.
• Kumano brushes account for 80% of domestic production.
• Kumano brushes designated a traditional craft in 1975.

What to see

• Permanent exhibition on brush history and culture.
• Demonstrations of brush making by craftsmen.
• World's largest brush, 3.7m long and 400kg.
• Kimura Yozan Collection of about 1000 brushes.
• Kumano brush select shop.

When to go

• Open from 10:00 to 17:00.
• Closed on Mondays.
• Closed during New Year holidays.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.