Tokushima Cycling Tour to Riverside Town and Indigo Dyeing

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore Tokushima’s charming indigo town on a Brompton bike. Enjoy riverside cycling, local sweets, a coffee break by the Anabuki River, and try traditional indigo dyeing in this small-group 3-hour tour.

What's Included

Yoshida Family Residence (Ai Merchant Sacho)
Indigo Dyeing Experience Fee (Handkerchief)
Coffee break (served by guide)
English-speaking guide
Insurance
Brompton bicycle and helmet rental
Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
Transportation to/from meeting point
Raincoat (in case of rain)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ai Land Udatsu Parking Area In front of the Tourist Information Center

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through the atmospheric streets dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Ride along the embankment of the Yoshii River, enjoy the scenic views of submersible bridges, and visit the Izanami Shrine, a place that reflects the local spiritual traditions. Izanami Shrine is dedicated to the goddess Izanami (Izanami-no-Mikoto), a central figure in Japan’s creation mythology. It is one of the rare shrines in Japan that enshrines Izanami alone. With a long and distinguished history, the shrine is listed in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho," an ancient official register of Shinto shrines.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stop by Hinode Main Store for some shopping, and try the famous “Grape Manju” from Wakimachi — a sweet treat perfect for your break time!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Enjoy a coffee break by the Anabuki River, taking in the clear, tranquil flow of the water.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Fureai Bridge – Embankment Ride – Odeon-za Cross the bridge and view the exterior of “Odeon-za,” a nostalgic movie theater from the Showa era. Let your thoughts wander to the entertainment culture of the past.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Take in the atmosphere of past prosperity and the practical wisdom of traditional living. (Admission is not required)

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    End your journey by creating your own indigo-dyed handkerchief — a perfect souvenir to remember your trip by.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour will proceed in light rain. Please bring your own raincoat.
  • In case of severe weather, we will notify you of cancellation by 10:00 p.m. the day before. However, the tour may also be canceled on the day depending on weather conditions.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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