Excursion Kimono, silk & tanaka isson museum tour at Amami Oshima

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Oshima Tsumugi Village. It is a natural garden surrounded by subtropical vegetation where you can learn the processes how Oshima tsumugi is produced from white silk thread. Amami Ooshima tsumugi is the high-class silk pongee which symbolizes Amamian history, pride and folklore culture from ancient times. It is made by a unique dyeing method using mud. The facility offers a factory tour to illustrate the manufacturing process of Oshima Tsumugi textile, from the white silk threads - made by a unique dyeing method using mud - to the final silk fabrics. The visitors can see the whole process while walking in the garden surrounded by nature with subtropical plants and animals. The museum communicates information regarding tailoring and Japanese-style small articles.

Next, re-board your coach for the short drive to Tanaka Isson Museum. Tanaka was born in Tochigi Prefecture and lived there and then in Chiba Prefecture before settling on Amami Oshima at age 50 where he created paintings of the local flora and birds. The museum dedicates one hall to each period of the painter's life, showcasing art he produced when living in that particular region. His artworks are exhibited outside Japan for the first time in Paris 2018 summer.

After the museum visit commence the approximately 45-minutes journey back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Oshima Tsumugi Village, Tanaka Isson Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves moderate amount of walking (600 meters or 0.37miles ) with around 40 steps at the various locations and a few steps to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Although credit cards are mainly accepted, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.