Japan's Indigo Dyeing Experience - Bring Your Own Cloth to Dye

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese

You can experience indigo dyeing, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.
Indigo dyeing is a dyeing technique that was widely used in Japan during the Edo period.
You can dye an item of your choice weighing about 200g.
In addition to dyeing, you can also dye it using the tie-dyeing technique, in which parts of the fabric are tied with thread to create a pattern.
By tie-dyeing, you can create an item that is one of a kind in the world.
The craftsmen in the studio will support you, so anyone can enjoy it.
Please come and experience Japan's traditional crafts.
If you do not have something to dye, you can purchase T-shirts or tote bags at the store. Please contact us in advance if you would like to buy something to dye at the store.

What's Included

Dye cost
Things to dye

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the sign in front of the store. The event will be held on the 2nd floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is an indigo dyeing experience using Indian indigo.
Indigo dyeing has been deeply rooted in the lives of Japanese people.
In the samurai era, it was favored as an "auspicious color," and in the Meiji era, it was praised overseas as "Japan Blue," and was a color that symbolized Japan.
Bring in about 200g of fabric, T-shirt, or other item you want to dye with indigo dye and dye it freely. (The weight of one T-shirt is approximately 200 grams.)
Please note that the quality of the item you want to dye is limited to natural dyes such as cotton and linen.
Items that can be dyed in the studio are also sold.
Our staff will explain everything carefully, so beginners, children, and women can feel at ease! After the experience, you can take a break with a hot drink.
If you do not have something to dye, you can purchase T-shirts or tote bags at the store. Please contact us in advance if you would like to buy something to dye at the store.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 染め屋 貴久 KIKYU

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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