Indigo Dyeing Experience in Kawasaki

Kawasaki, Japan
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

About 40 minutes from Tokyo, enjoy a relaxing indigo dyeing experience in a quiet, green setting.

Meet your guide and travel together to Ikuta Ryokuchi. At the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop inside the park(Dento Kogeikan), join a hands-on indigo dyeing workshop using natural Japanese indigo. You will dye the item selected at booking and create your own unique pattern. Please note that dyeing personal items such as T-shirts or bags is not permitted.

A local instructor explains each step, with English interpretation provided by your guide, making it easy for beginners. The workshop lasts about 1.5 hours.

Take your finished piece home as a special souvenir from Japan. Afterward, you may return to the station with your guide or explore the nearby Japan Open Air House Museum, featuring 25 designated historic houses.

Notes:
Indigo dye has a natural scent. Some steps require squatting, and clothes may get slightly dirty, so please wear comfortable attire.

Options

Handkerchief

approx. 45 × 45 cm

Tenugui – Japanese Hand Towel

approx. 100 × 33 cm

Bandana

approx. 54 × 54 cm

What's included

  • Instruction by a local artisan
  • Use of tools and equipment
  • Materials for indigo dyeing
  • Indigo dyeing experience fee
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Step into the green space and feel nature around you. This is rich natural scenery just a short train ride from Tokyo. The activity is held at the Traditional Crafts Workshop (Dento Kogeikan), which is situated in the scenic forest of Ikuta Ryokuchi Park. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice "Aizome," the a hands-on Japanese art of indigo dyeing. The indigo dyeing workshop itself takes approximately 1.5 hours. Including the meeting and walking time, the total duration for the experience is approximately 3 hours.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please exit at Mukogaoka-Yuen Station (South Exit).
Your guide will be waiting with a sign.

End point

Please exit at Mukogaoka-Yuen Station (South Exit).
Your guide will be waiting with a sign.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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4,400.00 JPY per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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