Indigo Dyeing Experience : Handkerchief / Tokushima, Shikoku

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Design and dye your own indigo masterpiece in the old townscape of Udatsu in Wakimachi, an area that has been the heart of Tokushima's indigo production since the Edo period.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Try traditional indigo dyeing at the studio on historical Udatsu street.In this experience, you can dye a handkerchief. Families, groups and solo travelers are all welcome. We take maximum 8 people at a time. Free gloves and aprons are available, so just stop by during your trip. Learn about culture and history of traditional Awa indigo dyeing designated as Japan Heritage. Unique indigo-dyed item handmade by yourself would be the best souvenir to take home. (We take reservations until 6:00 PM on the previous day.) Udatsu Studio of Yamauchi - Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing(45-1, Aza-Tsutsukudari-cho, Oaza-Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima ) [Directions] (By car) 7 minutes from the Wakimachi interchange on Tokushima Expressway. Parking is available at Roadside Station Ai Land Udatsu. (By public transportations) 9 minutes by taxi from Anabuki Station on JR Tokushima Line. （about 1 hour） - Explanations about Awa indigo dyeing - Choice of material, designing patterns, dyeing and washing - Your finished artwork is wet and we’ll put it in a plastic bag to take home. Please hang it to dry at home.