Osaka：Nishijin Museum Tea ceremony & Kimono Experience
- [Nishijin Textile Museum]: "Nishijin-ori" is a representative traditional Japanese textile that has been passed down in Kyoto for over 1,200 years. You can see "Nishijin-ori," which is filled with advanced techniques for weaving complex and beautiful patterns using the highest quality silk threads and gold and silver threads dyed in vibrant colors.
- Traditional Culture Experience [Uchikake Dressing Experience]: You can enjoy taking photos inside the museum feeling like a princess, dressed in an "Uchikake," which has been a bridal gown in Japan since ancient times.
- Traditional Culture Experience [Tea Ceremony Experience]: You can easily enjoy it while sitting in a chair without having to sit seiza style. You can also experience making your own matcha tea.
What to expect
Nishijin-ori is a representative traditional Japanese textile that has been handed down in Kyoto for over 1,200 years. It is characterized by its advanced techniques that use vividly dyed, high-quality silk threads and gold and silver threads to weave complex and beautiful patterns. It is utilized not only for kimonos and obis but also for art pieces and interiors. Focusing on Nishijin-ori, a traditional industry of Kyoto that Japan is proud of, this exhibition showcases the techniques and beauty that have been passed down for a long time, along with a modern sensibility.
- You can enjoy a traditional cultural experience that touches on the Japanese aesthetic sense. We offer a “Uchikake Dressing Experience” where you can enjoy taking photos wearing a kimono worn by a bride, and a “Tea Ceremony Experience” where you can participate while seated.
- Excellent access to the museum located on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka!
- Directly connected underground from "Nakanoshima" Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line.
- A free shuttle bus operates from JR "Osaka" Station to Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka.
Reviews
I visited this museum as part of a museum tour. I only knew the name 'Nishijin-ori,' but the staff explained so much to me, and seeing the real pieces up close was incredibly educational! All the exhibits inside were, of course, textiles, and some even used pure gold, creating a truly opulent and luxurious space 😍✨. Works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Korin were recreated in Nishijin-ori, and the brushstrokes of each artist were beautifully expressed. I was deeply moved by the exquisite detail…! Beyond just viewing the exhibits, it seems they also offer cultural experiences like tea ceremonies and opportunities to try on uchikake (wedding kimonos) for photos! I was even shown the inside of the tea room 📸. The uchikake in the photo is apparently hand-embroidered! It was so vibrant and absolutely lovely 💕. I saw so many interesting things that I'm planning to go back for an experience next time! The museum itself is on the smaller side, so if you're just looking at the exhibits, you could probably get through it in about 30 minutes! I, however, got completely absorbed in the gift shop and ended up staying for about an hour (lol). I was surprised to find a place in Osaka where you can experience traditional crafts like this 😲. It was a truly satisfying and enjoyable time 😊. Thank you!
I stopped by on my way back from the Nakanoshima Museum of Art. It was a truly wonderful museum ✨. The delicate weaving and the shimmer of the gold threads, which you wouldn't expect from Nishijin-ori, were absolutely stunning, and seeing them in person was quite impactful. I liked that there were not only Japanese paintings but also Western ones. It was fascinating how they looked like paintings from a distance but were clearly made of thread up close. There were also pieces that glowed in the dark, making it a museum that, despite its small size, kept me engaged. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some relaxing time in Nakanoshima. It's a museum I definitely want you to visit at least once ☺️. Experience: They were offering a free ballpoint pen craft for a limited time. For a fee, cultural experiences like trying on a uchikake (traditional wedding kimono) or drinking matcha tea are available. I didn't have time this visit, so I had to pass, but I'd love to try them next time ✨.
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