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
Best season
- All year
Point

Spots around
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Otsuka Museum of Art
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Awaodori Kaikan
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Ryozen-ji, the first temple of the pilgrimage circuit
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Naruto whirlpools
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Yakuo-ji Temple
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges excursion boat)
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Awa Odori Dance Festival