Kurume Regional Industry Promotion Center
Kurume Kasuri or Kurume cloth is an important intangible cultural property, which has its own museum. Valuable exhibits are on display; including the glasses of the founder of Kurume Kasuri, Inoue Den. The first floor has become a comprehensive exhibition, with a variety of exhibitions. There are also classrooms and meeting rooms. There are also vendors selling
local handicrafts such as lacquer from the southern Chikugo region. Videos from the region can also be seen and there is also a demonstration on how to make Kurume Kasuri.
* Demonstration available daily. Demonstrations every 5 to 10 minutes from 10am. Please inquire directly for details.
About the building: Municipal Intangible Cultural Asset; Workshop – Available for free
Accessibility: Priority parking for persons with disabilities; wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; wheelchair rental; elevator; wheelchair ramp; guide dogs permitted
| Address | 839-0809 5-8-5 Higashi Aikawa, Kurume City, Fukuoka |
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| Contact |
Tel:0942-44-3700 Fax:0942-43-1020 Kurume Regional Industry Promotion Center |
| Fees | Free Admission |
| Weekends and Holidays |
From Dec. 29th till Jan. 3rd. |
| Parking | Parking available for 250 cars |
| Access | By train: Ride the JR Kagoshima Line until Kurume Station. It is a 15 minute car ride from the station. Ride the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line until Nishitetsu Kurume station. It is a 10 minute drive from the station. By car: a one minute drive from the Kurume Interchange off the Kyushu Expressway |
| Times Available | 10am – 5pm |
| Area | Chikugo Area |
| Genre | Museums and Resource Centers (History and Culture) |
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The information on this page, including hours of operation and prices, is subject to change. For the latest information and details, please check the store or the organizer's website, or contact them directly.