Somé Seiryukan

What it is

• A dyeing-themed museum in Kyoto.
• The world's first museum specializing in dyeing.
• Opened in 2006 by Daimatsu Co., Ltd.
• Promotes Japanese dyeing art globally.

What to see

• About 500 works by 100 artists.
• Museum space has about 150 tatami mats.

When to go

• Open 10 AM to 5 PM.
• Closed on Mondays.
• Closed in August and during New Year holidays.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.