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Senshu Towelkan Main Store
Senshu Towel has over 130 years of history and tradition｜Experience the Legacy of Japan’s First Towels
📌 The Birthplace of Japanese Towels
In 1887 (Meiji 20), in what is now Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture (formerly Sano Village), Enjiro Satoi, a local cotton fabric manufacturer, was inspired by foreign-made towels and successfully developed a machine for towel production. This marked the beginning of Senshu Towels, the first towels ever made in Japan.
🌟 What Makes Senshu Towels Unique?
✅ Atozarashi – The Post-Bleaching Process
Senshu Towels are made using the unique “Atozarashi” method, where the towels undergo bleaching and thorough washing as the final step. This process removes all starch and impurities, ensuring that the towels are soft, clean, and highly absorbent from the very first use.
✅ Perfect for Everyday Use & Gifts
Thanks to their exceptional absorbency and gentle texture, Senshu Towels are ideal for daily use. They are lightweight, quick-drying, and long-lasting, making them a practical and high-quality choice for both personal use and souvenirs.
🎁 Take home a piece of history with a Senshu Towel – the legacy of Japan’s first towel-producing region!
📌 Basic Information
📍 Senshu Towelkan Main Store
📍泉州タオル館 本店
| 📞 Phone | 072-464-4611（Japanese Only） |
| 🏠 Address | 1-8-8 Ichibanishi, Izumisano City |
| 🚉 Access | 14-minute walk (1.1 km) from Izumisano Station on the Nankai Main Line |
| 🚗 Parking | Free parking available |
| 🕒 Business Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| ❌ Closed | Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Obon, and New Year’s holidays |
| 💳 Payment Methods | ✔Cash (Japanese yen) ✔Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay), ✔QR code payments available (PayPay, AliPay, AliPayHK, KaKaoPay, LINEPay, WeChatPay, d-Barai, Rakuten Pay) |
| 💴 Admission / Fees | Free entry |
| 📅 Reservations | No reservation required for shopping. Advance reservations required to view the historical towel weaving machines (for groups of 1 to 40 people). (The explanation will be provided in Japanese only.) |
📌 Note: Prices include tax. Information may change, so please contact the facility before visiting.
🔗Official Website:https://os-towel.or.jp/
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ℹ️ Detailed Information
✅The showroom provides a clear understanding of the material characteristics, offering a comprehensive selection of samples categorized by different fabric processing methods.
✅Only the finest products, meticulously crafted by skilled towel artisans, are awarded the Senshu Kodawari Towel brand mark. Additionally, the lineup includes the new brand launched in 2021, Mizu to Tomoni Ikiru Senshu Towel (Living with Water – Senshu Towel).
🧵 Factory Exhibit – Discover the Making of Senshu Towels
Originally a textile research facility, this space now showcases actual weaving machines once used in towel production, allowing visitors to observe the manufacturing process of Senshu Towels.
✅ Free admission
✅ Open during business hours
✅ Group size: 1 to 40 people
📌 Advance reservation required (Exhibit viewing is by reservation only and explanations are provided in Japanese.)
📞 For more details, please contact the Osaka Towel Industry Association: +81-72-464-4611 (Japanese Only)
🥰 Experience the rich history of Senshu Towels and appreciate their craftsmanship firsthand!
⭐ Highlights
🛍️ Senshu Towels at Rinku Premium Outlets
Shop a wide variety of Senshu Towels, renowned for their exceptional quality, softness, and superior absorbency.
Find exclusive outlet deals on premium towels—perfect for souvenirs or everyday use!
📍 Location: Main Site Area 1610 (Inside the Food Court)
🏠 Address: 3-28 Rinku Jūrainan, Izumisano City
🕒 Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
❌ Closed: Once a year (3rd Thursday in February)
🥰 Don’t miss this opportunity to bring home authentic Senshu Towels at special outlet prices!
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