A festival celebrating Tango’s silk culture and the appeal of weaving
Tango Chirimen Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Nov
- Location
- Amity Tango
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kyotango City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Tango Chirimen Festival celebrates Tango’s silk textile culture and showcases the appeal of kimono, dyeing, and traditional handcrafts. Enjoy stage events and hands-on activities while discovering the region’s industries and culture.
About Tango Chirimen Festival
The Tango Chirimen Festival celebrates the culture and craftsmanship of Tango chirimen, set against the textile industry that has supported the Tango region.
The festival brings people together to support the continuation of local industries, encourage ventures into new fields, and promote Japanese clothing.
Tango chirimen began about 300 years ago, when Kin’ya Saheiji of Mineyama brought weaving techniques he had learned in Nishijin back to Tango.
The festival is also designated as a component cultural property of the Japan Heritage site “The Tango Chirimen Corridor: Silk Woven Over 300 Years.”
Source: TANGO TEXTILE EXHIBITION 2023 | THE SILK | シルク生地の総合産地 丹後 / 丹後ちりめん発祥記念碑 | スポット一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
A highlight is the chance to discover the appeal of textiles, including Tango chirimen, through performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities.
Past festivals have featured art performances, kimono fashion shows, talks, dyeing performances, and music.
The program also includes workshops, food and shopping stalls, and kimono dressing services, offering various ways to enjoy the culture of this textile-producing region.
A festival celebrating Tango’s silk culture and the appeal of weaving
What to expect
At the venue, you can watch textile-related events and enjoy stage programs such as a kimono fashion show, music, and talks.
Featured hands-on activities include making coasters on a handloom, making friendship bracelets with kumihimo braiding, and creating tsumami-zaiku ornaments from chirimen fabric.
Reception times and fees vary by workshop, and the kimono dressing service is offered by reservation.
How to take part
In addition to performances for audiences, the event offers workshops and food stalls, giving visitors a chance to enjoy hands-on activities.
Past event information describes workshops using Tango chirimen crepe as suitable for children to take part in as well.
Registration methods, fees, and whether reservations are required vary by activity, so check the conditions for the activities you want to join in advance.
If you wish to participate, register during the reception hours for each workshop held at the venue.
In past activities, registration for coaster-making and friendship-bracelet-making was open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and registration for tsumami-zaiku was also open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations are required for the kimono dressing service, and fees vary by activity.
Location and access
- Venue
Amity Tango
Event venue 京都府京丹後市 アミティ丹後
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Dates and season
- Season
Nov
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Origins and History of Tango Chirimen Festival
The Tango Chirimen Festival is rooted in the history of silk weaving passed down through the Tango region.
Tango chirimen is said to have originated when Kin’ya Saheiji of Mineyama brought weaving techniques he had learned in Nishijin back to Tango in Kyoho 5 (1720).
The festival is positioned as a place to celebrate the continuation of this local industry and promote new ways to enjoy Japanese clothing.
The festival itself is a component cultural property of a Japan Heritage site.
Official information
Festival information lists the Tango Chirimen Festival Executive Committee as the organizer.
Information about the related textile-producing region is available on the Tango Textile Industry Association website, which features the venue program, access details, and workshop information.
The official website for the Japan Heritage site “The Tango Chirimen Corridor: Silk Woven Over 300 Years” is also introduced as a resource for learning about Tango chirimen and the region’s culture.
Tango Chirimen Festival at a Glance
The Tango Chirimen Festival introduces Tango’s silk textile culture and the history of its local industry through stage events, exhibitions, and hands-on activities.
Past programs have included a kimono fashion show, dyeing demonstrations, music, and talks, as well as activities such as coaster making and kumihimo braiding.
The event date, venue, and participation requirements vary by year, so it is best to check the 2026 information before visiting.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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