Hands-on Indigo Dyeing Workshop [Udatsu Street, Tokushima]

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. You can choose to dye a handkerchief, scarf, pouch, etc. The perfect souvenir! 

Families, groups or singles are welcome, with a maximum of eight people. Reservations can be made until 6pm the day before.

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.)

1 hour: maximum 8 people

<Location>

Udatsu Studio of Yamauchi – Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing

45-1, Tsutsukudari-cho,Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima

Contact No. : +81-883-52-5168 (Only on the day of experience)

<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.

<Price>

• Handkerchief (small size, 100% cotton or towel): 1,100 JPY
• Handkerchief (medium size, towel): ¥1,650  *about the size of a hand towel 
• Silk blend scarf: 4,400 JPY
• Cocoon scarf: 6,600 JPY
• Shopping bag: 4,400 JPY
• Drawstring bag: 1,650 JPY
• Socks: 2,200 JPY

<Procedures>（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.

*Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Closed on Tuesdays

*Language: Japanese (Staff will show you step by step with gestures.)