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.
Visitors may dye their own original handkerchiefs in hands-on dyeing sessions.
More Information about Ai-no-Yakata
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
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Ryozenji Temple, the First Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges Excursion Boat)
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Naruto Whirlpools
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Yakuoji Temple
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Awa Odori Kaikan
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Awa Odori Dance Festival
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Otsuka Museum of Art
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)