Noto Jofu Museum

The museum was opened in 1996 to preserve and pass on the “Noto Jofu“, a traditional industry of Nakanoto.

The traditional techniques of “Noto Jofu” are still passed down by the Noto Jofu Promotion Council, and visitors can observe the work process and experience weaving.

The Noto Jofu Promotion Council is still carrying on the traditional techniques of “Noto Jofu“, and visitors can observe the weaving process and try weaving on a loom.

“Noto Jofu” is characterized by its lightness and breathability unique to hemp, as well as its smooth texture and fine kasuri pattern. The finer the kasuri pattern, the more expensive the finished product.

The origin of “Noto Jofu” is said to date back about 2,000 years ago, when a princess of Emperor Sojin stayed in Notobeshimo, present-day Nakanoto Town, and taught weaving in the area.

Later, during the Edo period, techniques were introduced from Omi (present-day Shiga Prefecture), and the area developed, becoming the nation’s largest producer of hemp fabrics in the early Showa period (1926-1989).

In 1960, it was designated an intangible cultural asset by Ishikawa Prefecture.

Name	Noto Jofu Museum
Address	134-1, Notobeshimo, Nakanoto, Kashima-gun, Ishikawa[MAP]
Mail Address	kikaku@town.nakanoto.ishikawa.jp ※If you require a reply, please include your name and address in the body of the email.
Official Website	Noto Jofu Museum
Business Hours	April-September 9:30 to 16:00 October-March 9:30 to 15:00
Admission Fee	Free
Parking	Available (Free)