Japan Kimono Culture Museum

What it is

• A museum dedicated to Japanese kimono culture.
• Houses a large and diverse kimono collection.
• Known as Japan Kimono Culture Museum since May 2009.

What to see

• Approximately 60 kimonos from a 3000-piece collection.
• Antique kimonos from Edo to early Showa periods.
• Rare kimonos, including Oiran Dochu-gi.
• Permanent and themed special exhibitions.
• Edo period cosmetic tools and hairpins.

When to go

• Special exhibitions change three times a year.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Bandai-Atami Station.
• 2-minute drive from Bandai-Atami Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.