Experts' Choice Award Yokohama Silk Museum
What the experts agree on
Yokohama's silk museum offers genuine insight into the city's trading heritage, tracing silk from silkworm to finished kimono. The modest building feels dated, but experts praise its focused, educational approach to this pivotal industry.
“It may look a little outmoded, but this museum gives an interesting insight into the world of silk, from silkworm to making a kimono.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "This small museum opposite Yamashita-kōen pays tribute to Yokohama's history as a silk trading port." Full review
