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Tajima Family Sericultural Exhibition Hal / Shirakawa-go

The Tajima Family Sericultural Exhibition Hall in Shirakawa-go is one of the historical buildings in the Gassho-zukuri style, and is a valuable museum that conveys the life and culture of this area where sericulture once flourished. The Tajima family has been an old family since the Edo period, and the building was constructed in the mid-19th century. In this exhibition hall, visitors can learn about the history and techniques of sericulture in Shirakawa-go, as well as the lifestyle of the time. In particular, the structure of the gassho-zukuri style, which is suitable for sericulture, and the method of raising silkworms using the attic of the house are introduced in detail. In Shirakawa-go, sericulture used to be an important livelihood, and the raw silk produced here was distributed throughout Japan. Inside the museum, there are exhibits showing the tools used in sericulture at that time and the process of producing raw silk, allowing visitors to feel the wisdom and ingenuity of the people of the past. The building itself is also a valuable cultural asset, and visitors can see traditional construction techniques and craftsmanship. Today, the Tajima Family Sericultural Exhibition Hall is a popular destination for many tourists as a place that preserves the culture of Shirakawa-go, which is registered as a World Heritage site, and conveys its charms to visitors.


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