Uchiwa no Minato Museum (POLCA)

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The Uchiwa no Minato Museum (POLCA) is a museum dedicated to the history of Marugame uchiwa (traditional paper fans). During the Edo period, it became customary to buy Marugame paper fans as souvenirs of a pilgrimage to the Kotohira Shrine, and fan-making became an important local industry in Marugame. The making of Marugame uchiwa fans has been designated a National Traditional Craft. The exhibits in POLCA include examples of different types of Marugame uchiwa fan dating from the Edo period to the present day, as well as the main regional fan styles from other parts of Japan, and mannequins showing the fan-making process, etc. There is also a demonstration area where visitors can see traditional fan-making techniques being demonstrated. POLCA is located around 15 minutes’ walk from JR Marugame Station.

Spot details

Address: Kagawa Pref. Marugameshi Minatomachi 307-15 Map
Area: Sakaide / Marugame Area
Phone: 0877247055
Hours: 9:30-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Wednesday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free (charge for fan experience)
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Teenage daughters and I loved making fans

Reviewed : 2019.08.29

Making fans was so enjoyable. We have seen many wonderful temples, gardens and castles and even been to Disney Tokyo. I have to say that for some reason this was one of the most memorable...
Home to the worlds biggest fan!

Reviewed : 2018.08.06

Well the biggest of this kind of fan anyway. This is a small but interesting little museum. If you go at the right time you will usually find someone working on a fan and you can witness the entire...
うちわの奥深さを知る

Reviewed : 2019.12.03

うちわと言うと、街中でも無料で配られているので、大したイメージは無かったのですが、こちらを訪問して歴史や展開を知ることで、その奥深さを知りました。うちわ作りの実演も見ることができました。職人技です。