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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.
- Days: Everyday
- Duration: 9 hours
Sales Period, Prices
- Group of 4 (Age 10-) : JPY 22,500
- Group of 3 (Age 10-) : JPY 30,000
- For Groups of 2 - 3 (Age 10-) : JPY 45,000
- For Groups of 1 (Age 10-) : JPY 90,000
Highlights
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POINT1
テキストThree
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POINT2
See a performance of the puppet theater and learn about the history of puppetry in Tokushima.
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POINT3
Visit two indigo dye merchants` houses.
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POINT4
Experience indigo dyeing.
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POINT5
Visit Idoji – the 17th Buddhist temple along the Shikoku pilgrimage route.
Outline
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09:15 - 09:30
Meet at Tokushima Station
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09:30 - 09:45
Walk to the boat boarding place
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10:00 - 10:45
Travel by boat to Jūrōbe Yashiki (puppet theater stage) (* if the weather is bad, travel by taxi)
(* If the weather is bad, travel by taxi.)
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11:00 - 12:20
See the puppet performance and view the exhibits
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12:20 - 13:30
Lunch
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13:30 - 15:00
Travel to “Ai no Yakata” - experience indigo dyeing and explore the merchant`s house etc.
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15:10 - 16:10
Travel to and see “Tanaka House”
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16:10 - 16:45
Travel to Idoji and see the temple
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16:45 - 17:10
Travel to Tokushima station
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17:15
End of Tour
Tour Information
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What’s IncludedBoat fee
Admission fee to Jūrōbe Yashiki
Taxi Fees
Lunch Fee
Admission fee to Ai no Yakata
Indigo dye experience fee for a hand towel
Tour Guide
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What’s Not IncludedFees for goods (ie. pilgrim attire, pilgrimage book) and services (ie. having a pilgrimage book signed and stamped [500 yen] at the temples
Medical insurance
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RequirementsThe arrival/return times for this tour may change due to delays/cancellations of transportation services, traffic congestion, or other outside forces. Additionally, the itinerary may be changed, and times spent at individual locations may be shortened or omitted.
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Cancellation Policy11 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 Free10 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 20%8 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 20%7 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 30%2 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 30%1 Day(s) Prior Until 23:59 40%other cancellations 100%
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