Ai-no-Yakata
The beautiful indigo color created by indigo dyeing is known throughout the world as "Japan Blue." As the home of "sukumo," the dye used in indigo dyeing, the tradition lives on to this day in Tokushima, and the sukumo made in Tokushima is known as "awa-ai."
Visitors may dye their own original handkerchiefs in hands-on dyeing sessions.
Street address
- Aza Maezunishi, Tokumei, Aizumi-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima
Access
- Ride the Tokushima Bus bound for Kamojima via Nijo from JR Tokushima Station.
Get off the bus at Higashinakatomi, then 5 minutes by foot.
- Ride the Tokushima Bus bound for Kamojima via Nijo from JR Tokushima Station.
Opening Hours
- 9:00～17:00
Closed
- Tuesdays (open on public holidays) and December 28 to January 1
Fee
- Admission fees:
Adults 300 yen,
junior high school and high school students 200 yen,
elementary school students 150 yen
Hands-on dyeing sessions:
From 500 yen (until 16:00)
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Museum of Art
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges excursion boat)
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Awa Odori Kaikan
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Uzushio Line
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Hyoutanjima-Island Cruise
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Awa Odori Dance Festival
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Ryozenji, the first temple of the pilgrimage
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Ochiai Shuraku
