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【Ai Take no Uchi Kobo】Aizome Indigo Dyeing
【About Ai Take no Uchi Kobo】 The owner, Yoshiko Takeuchi, is in her 80s and still pouring her heart into indigo dyeing. Come and visit, and enjoy indigo dyeing with a warm-hearted grandmother who knows a lot about history! Yoshiko's mother-in-law, Akiko Takeuchi, was born in 1919 and was designated by the prefecture as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage (Art Techniques) on March 3rd, 1982. In her youth, she worked as a roketsu dyer, and in 1973 she studied under Shokichi Watanabe, a dyer in Gifu Prefecture, and learned techniques for indigo dyeing and researched indigo dyeing methods. The indigo dyed by Akiko Takeuchi was truly fitting for the prefecture of indigo - Tokushima. Continuing on the dream of her mother-in-law, Yoshiko Takeuchi reopened the workshop "Ai Take no Uchi Kobo" in 2017. 【About the Aizome Indigo Dyeing Activity】 Guests will dye either a cotton handkerchief, gauze towel, or cotton bandana. Prices per Person: Handkerchief (Cotton): 2,100 Yen Towel (Gauze): 2,600 Yen Bandana (Cotton): 2,700 Yen Necessary Time: Approximately 2 Hours Number of People: 1 ~ 5 【About the Company】 Ai Take no Uchi Kobo Address: Eguchi 38-5, Nakamura, Kitajima Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture HP: https://aitakenouti.jimdofree.com/
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 2,100
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Single Gauze Haori Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye a single gauze 8-part sleeved haori. You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 11,000
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Hemp Stole Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye a hemp stole (180 cm x 53 cm). You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 8,800
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Pilgrimage
IndigoDyeing
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Special Shikoku Pilgrimage and Indigo Dyeing Tour
This two-day tour contains a myriad of unique experiences, such as visiting a portion of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, staying at a temple and experiencing religious services, learning about Tokushima's indigo industry, and seeing Tokushima's famous Awa Odori dance. ◎On Day 1 you will walk a portion of the Shikoku Pilgrimage by foot. Together with a knowledgeable guide, you will walk from Temple No.1 Ryozenji to Temple No.4. Dainichiji. That evening you will stay at Temple No.6 Anrakuji, where there is a hot spring, and take part in the evening service. You will also have the rare opportunity to view beautiful Buddhist statues and paintings located in the small pagoda on the temple grounds. ◎On Day 2 you will experience indigo dyeing at an old merchant's house and enjoy a private performance of Tokushima's famous dance, Awa Odori, by one of Tokushima's most famous dance groups. 【Details】 Price Per Person: For 1 Participant: ￥225,000～ For 2 Participants: ￥200,000～ For 3 to 4 Participants: ￥125,000～ For 5 to 9 Participants: ￥100,000～ For 10 Participants or More: ￥75,000～ ・Meals: Breakfast (1), Lunch (2), Dinner (1) ・English Interpreter/Guide ・Pilgrimage Attire (Stole, Sedge Hat, White Cotton Jacket with Sleeves) ・A support bus (small or medium sized bus) is provided during the walking pilgrimage. It is possible to change to a jumbo taxi or sedan taxi. ・In case of a large number of guests, the night service experience at Anrakuji Temple cannot be held privately. ・Rooms at Anrakuji are typically Western-style rooms with a bath and toilet. Japanese-style rooms (bathroom and toilet outside of the room) are optional. ・The price does not include the overnight stay before the event. We can make arrangements for you upon request. Please feel free to contact us for details. 【Contact】 Air Travel Tokushima Inc. Tel:088-600-8560 E-mail:aitripper@air-travel.jp
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
Japanese Food
Hiking/Walking
JPY 225,000
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Organic Cotton T-shirt Indigo/Mud Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye an organic cotton T-shirt (110 cm, 130 cm, S, M, L, XL, XXL). You can choose between indigo dyeing or mud dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Anan・Naka・Kito
Traditional Crafts
JPY 6,600
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [Silk Stole Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original silk stole with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: Silk Stole (1) Dye a silk stole with real indigo. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed stole after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada,Tokushima City,Tokushima,779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 4,000
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [T-shirt Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original T-shirt with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: T-shirt (1) Dye a T-shirt with real indigo. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed T-shirt after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada, Tokushima City, Tokushima, 779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 5,000
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Leg Warmers Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye leg warmers (outer portion: 70% cotton & 30% hemp, lining 100% silk). You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 4,400
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Bandana Indigo/Mud Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye a bandana (50 cm x 50 cm). You can choose between indigo dyeing or mud dyeing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 2,200
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Organic Cotton Scarf Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye an organic cotton scarf (160 cm x 34 cm). You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 6,600
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Socks Indigo/Mud Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye 100% cotton socks (22~24 cm, 26~28 cm). You can choose between indigo dyeing or mud dyeing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 2,420
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [Linen Stole Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original silk stole with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: Linen Stole (1) Dye a linen stole with real indigo. This fabric is very breathable and perfect for use in summer. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed stole after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada,Tokushima City,Tokushima,779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 3,500
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3 Big Attractions of Tokushima – Puppet Theater, Indigo Dye, and the Shikoku Pilgrimage (9 hours)
Experience three of Tokushima's top attractions! Places to Visit: ◆Jūrōbe Yashiki (“House of Jūrōbe”): Where performances of Ningyo Jōruri (puppet theater) are held. ◆Ai no Yakata (“House of Indigo”): Where you can experience indigo dyeing and see the house and various buildings of an indigo merchant from the early 19th century. ◆Tanaka-ke Jūtaku (“House of the Tanaka Family”): An indigo dye merchant`s house from the 19th century that is one of the largest in Tokushima prefecture. ◆Temple no. 17, Idoji (“Temple of the Well”): Part of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Route. Price (Per Person) Group of 1: 90,000 Yen Group of 2: 45,000 Yen Group of 3: 30,000 Yen Group of 4: 22,500 Yen Age: 10 & Older Time Needed: Approx. 9 Hours ＊The schedule is only an estimate and may change depending on the day, weather, etc.
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
Riding
JPY 22,500
Recommended Tourist Information
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Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori)
Awa Odori (Awa Dance) is a world-class traditional performing art with a history of over 400 years. In Tokushima City, the eve of the festival is held on August 11 every year. Then, from the 12th to the 15th, a wild dance is performed at stages and other locations throughout the city. Awa Odori is one of the most popular festivals in Japan, attracting many tourists from not only within Japan, but also from abroad. The synchronized dancing to the sounds of shamisen, gongs, drums, and other musical instruments is truly breathtaking.
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Iya Vine Bridges
In the secluded area of the Iya Valley lies a vine bridge made from hardy kiwi, which is 45 meters long and 2 meters wide and is 14 meters above the water. The beautiful shape of the bridge is reflected in the clear water of the Iya River that lies below, creating a scene that is in harmony with nature and shows different colors throughout the four seasons. Designated as a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property, it is now a popular sightseeing area.
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Yamainudake
This mountain is located 997 meters above sea level in the center of Kamikatsu Town. It is one of the best places to see moss in Tokushima Prefecture from July to October. It is a natural sanctuary where deep green moss grows in clusters on the rocks, creating an almost mysterious atmosphere. It takes about an hour's walk from the nearest parking lot, and you should make sure to wear comfortable walking clothes as the paths are steep because they used to be training paths for mountain priests in the past.
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Yakuoji Temple
This is the last temple in Tokushima Prefecture that is a part of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage route, and it is famous as a temple to ward off bad luck or misfortune. There are three sets of stairs - one with 33 stairs, one with 42 stairs, and one with 61 stairs. These are the years of misfortune for women, men, and those who turn 60 (61 in the old calendar) respectively . By climbing and leaving a coin on each step, it's said that one can prevent misfortune from occurring during that year.
