Towel Museum (Imabari)
タオル美術館
The Towel Museum in Imabari is a rare museum that combines towels and art. Imabari is a well-known towel-making area, and the museum shows towels as art in its galleries. The site also has cafes and a restaurant. It is a relaxed stop for families and shoppers.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
9:30–18:00. Gallery entry until 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
Closed on some days in winter (in 2027: January 14 and 19).
- Admission
Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 800 yen, elementary students 600 yen, younger children free.
- Getting there
About 13 minutes by car from Toyo-Tanbara IC, or about 25 minutes by taxi from Imabari Station. Free parking.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Wheelchairs and strollers can be borrowed, and there are accessible toilets and a nursing room.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The museum has a Chinese restaurant (Wangfujing), a Museum Café and a Garden Café; you can use the shops and restaurants without paying admission.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ehime and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Ehime
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:57
- Sunrise06:31
- Dhuhr11:55
- Asr14:51
- Maghrib17:13
- Isha18:38
Times are calculated for Matsuyama. Times may differ elsewhere in Ehime.
Places to pray near Towel Museum (Imabari)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Towel Museum (Imabari)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: アップロード者, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): towelmuseum.com, iyokannet.jp