Best Spots In Ayabe

Ayabe Is A Birthplace Of GUNZE. An Exhibition That Makes The Best Use Of A WarehouseGUNZE Museum

A famous maker of underwear, GUNZE was born actually in here Ayabe. At 'Ayabe Gunze Square' near a head office building, there are many exhibitions of historical records and machines used from their foundation to the present time. They explain clearly the process of making threads from cocoons.◎Open: 10:00-16:00 Holiday: Tuesdays Nearby GUNZE Memorial Museum opens only on Fridays. Entrance Fee: free No photos except for some parts.

Ayabe Has The Root Of Uji-tea! A Café You Can Enjoy Ayabe TeaAyacha café

People think a tea producing center in Kyoto is Uji, but in fact, Ayabe is a birthplace and skills born in Ayabe achieved complete success in Uji. You can enjoy quality Ayabe-tea even its leaves after drinking.◎Ayabe-tea is famous for its high quality and has won high prizes in competitive shows. Leaves of Gyokuro is edible after drinking and delicious like Japanese food 'ohitashi'!

AYABE ROSE GARDEN With 1200 Roses As A Symbol Of The Citizens In AyabeAYABE ROSE GARDEN (inside Ayabe Gunze Square)

AYABE ROSE GARDEN has 120 kinds and 1200 trees of roses. The citizens and volunteers take care of the roses which are worth seeing including 'Souvenir d'Anne Frank' presented by Anne's father.◎Spring Rose Festival held from May to June, many people visit here. 9:00~17:00 No holidays during the festival. No admission fee.