86 Fukiya, Nariwa-cho, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Discover the history of Bengara (red pigment) at the Bengara Museum in Takahashi, Okayama. Bengara was developed in Fukiya in 1707 and this museum recreates a Meiji-era Bengara factory, showcasing the traditional manufacturing process. Explore the preserved facilities and learn how the pigment was made from start to finish. The museum is located at 86 Nariwa-cho Fukiya, Takahashi, Okayama, approximately 60 minutes from Kayo IC on the Okayama Expressway or 40 minutes from Niimi IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Alternatively, take a 55-minute bus ride from JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station to Fukiya, followed by a 20-minute walk. Allow about 30 minutes to fully experience the museum.