Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop and Arimatsu City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take part in a shibori tie-dye workshop in Arimatsu and learn all about this ancient Japanese art from a local guide. The experience starts with a walking tour around the old city, so you can admire its original Edo-era buildings, shop for souvenir shibori art, and visit the Tie-Dyeing Museum where you can see where you can see demonstrations of experienced tying craftswomen. Afterward, you'll head to your workshop to create your very own shibori tie-dye masterpiece. Choose from two options when you book online.

After Jan 10th 2023

① Handkerchief / Tenugui fabric (Tour duration 6hours)

② T-Shirts (Tour duration: 6.5hours)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Walking tour of Arimatsu

Professional guide

Tie-dyeing workshop

Transportation to/from attractions

Float museum entry

Food and drinks

Admission fee to some old houses

What To Expect

Arimatsu no Machinami

Arimatsu city is one of the few old places in Nagoya area where you can still see the original Edo period buildings undamaged.

Admission Not Applicable

Interesting souvenir shops where you can purchase works of Shibori art. After lunch head to one of three available workshops to try your own hands at making a beautiful dyed art.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Noren Dyeing *Until Dec2022

Noren Dyeing: Arimatsu Tour with English speaking guide and Noren Dyeing workshop (Japanese Curtain that hangs in front of shops)

Handkerchief / Tenugui fabric

Arimatsu Tour with English speaking guide and Handkerchief / Tenugui fabric Dyeing workshop.

T-Shirts Dyeing *After Jan2023

T-shirts Dyeing Workshop

Table Top Fabric*Until Dec2022

Table Top Fabric Dyeing: Arimatsu Tour with English speaking guide and Table Top Fabric Dyeing workshop (long narrow piece of fabric that decorates the middle of the table).

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The tour guide was...
Hans S,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide was exceptional. She was very engaging and knowledgeable. The Shibori tie dye workshop was challenging, but fun. Can’t wait to see the handkerchieves in a month or so.
Shibori Satisfaction
Jerry R,
Dec 16, 2019
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Taka-San, provided an excellent tour of Arimatsu. Her knowledge of the history of Shibori in Arimatsu was complete and interesting. The tour was thorough and the time went by very fast. My wife and I enjoyed the day completely.