The Chirimen (Crepe Silk) Road

The Chirimen (Crepe Silk) Road was completed by the Azuchi Momoyama Period ruler of Kaya Valley and master of Yasuyoshi Castle – Ariyoshi. In 1722 the region’s Tegomeya Kouemon, taking a secret silk making skill from Kyoto’s Nishijin developed Tango’s silk industry. The road has been designated a cultural asset by Kyoto Prefecture. It is possible to tour the Old Bito Residence from the factory where merchants made silk, to the hospital, bank and the atmosphere of former times can be felt today. Visiting times are(9:00am -5:00pm, Closed Mondays and Day following a Public Holiday)Admission: 200 yen, Tel: 0772-43-1166

Address :

1085 Kaya, Yosano-cho, Yoza-gun, Kyoto

Telephone :

Former Bito Residence: 0772-43-1166

Business Hours :

9:00am – 5:00pm

Closed :

Mondays (Former Bito Residenc)

Access :

KTR Miyazu Line to Nodagawa Station, then 20 min by Bus to “Kaya Shogakko-mae” ,then 1 min walk.

Fee :

Adults : 200 yen

Elementary /Junior high school students : 100yen