Kyoto Traditional Industry Museum to Host 'Michi-Michi Kyoto: Handicrafts from Kyotamba & Tango' Starting July 10

A wide array of exquisite crafts and food products, nurtured by the rich mountains and seas of Kyoto, will gather at the museum shop, bringing handcrafted treasures close to everyday life.

The Kyoto Traditional Industry Museum (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City) will host a special exhibition and sales event titled 'Michi-Michi Kyoto: Handicrafts from Kyotamba & Tango' at its museum shop from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Friday, July 24, 2026.

Featuring traditional techniques cultivated in scenic regions, along with crafts and food products that blend simplicity and flexibility into modern lifestyles, this event will deliver the profound charm of these creations in a fully immersive way.

Event Background and Concept

Kyotamba, known as the 'mountainous Kyoto,' and Tango, the 'coastal Kyoto,' are blessed with abundant nature. In these regions, artisans continue to create honest, beautiful works inspired by the gifts of the land. This exhibition highlights the powerful appeal of regional crafts, offering visitors opportunities to incorporate them into daily life while raising awareness of these unique handmade traditions.

Highlights and Featured Products

The venue will showcase and sell carefully selected, passionate products from both traditional craft businesses and contemporary creators.

'Chirimen' textiles from Tango that blend into modern lifestyles (Vendors: Tatesunagi, Tayuu, PARANOMAD)

Lacquerware that weaves together local materials and traditions (Vendor: Yakuno Mokushitsu no Yakata)

Warm, inviting pottery that adds charm to daily life (Vendor: AIKA CRAFT)

Local food products that let you savor the bounty of the land (Vendor: Yakuno Agricultural Promotion Group)

Event Overview

Event Name: Michi-Michi Kyoto: Handicrafts from Kyotamba & Tango (English: Michi-Michi Kyoto - Meet Each Craft of Kyotamba & Tango -)

Dates: July 10 (Fri) – July 24 (Fri), 2026

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00

Closed: July 13 (Mon)

Venue: Kyoto Traditional Industry Museum Shop (Kyoto Miya-kosha Messe, B1, 9-1 Okazaki-Sanjo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343)

Admission: Free

Official Website: https://kmtc.jp/