The special exhibition “Phantom Shimabara Cotton” – Spinning the Indigo Dye will be held at the Shimabara Castle Tourism and Reconstruction Memorial Hall (2nd Floor Exhibition Hall) from Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, October 19.

The exhibition features valuable folk cultural assets, including kimonos made of stripe and kasuri (ikat) weave, as well as weaving sample books. Don’t miss the live loom weaving demonstrations by the Shimabara Cotton Preservation Society.

Event Details

• Exhibition Period: September 20 (Sat) – October 19 (Sun)
• Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Venue: Shimabara Castle Tourism and Reconstruction Memorial Hall (2F)
• Admission: Free (Note: Shimabara Castle parking fees apply)

Weaving Demonstration Schedule

• September 20 (Sat): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• October 4 (Sat): 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• October 11 (Sat): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• October 18 (Sat): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Contact

Nagasaki Peace and Culture Festival 2025 Shimabara City Executive Committee (c/o Shimabara City Lifelong Learning Division)

• Phone: 0957-68-5473

This is an official project of the Nagasaki Peace and Culture Festival 2025, Shimabara City.