Tokushima · Indigo dyeing
Awa Indigo Dyeing in the Historic Udatsu District
Combine hands-on Awa indigo dyeing with a walk through the Udatsu district, whose merchants prospered through indigo.
阿波天然藍染やまうち うだつ工房（美馬市観光交流センター藍染工房）
What you will do
Dye a handkerchief or another item in naturally fermented indigo, creating your chosen pattern.
Time: About 40 minutes according to the prefectural tourism site.
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Getting there
Travel by rail to JR Anabuki Station. The city recommends a taxi of about 10 minutes from the station to the Udatsu district. The former station–Udatsu bus route ended in March 2022; do not plan this as a bus-only journey.
徳島県美馬市脇町、藍商佐直・吉田家住宅横
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Tuesdays and the year-end/New Year period, according to the prefectural tourism site. Additional pauses may depend on the dye vat.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: The city publishes English booking-contact information, but the language of instruction has not been verified.
- The provider’s own site could not be retrieved; quoted prices rely on the official prefectural tourism listing.
- Taxi fares have not been checked.
- The demand-responsive bus requires registration and a prior survey; tourist eligibility is not established, so it is not recommended here.
- Check availability and whether dyeing is operating that day.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31
Prices & timing
The prefectural tourism site lists small handkerchiefs at ¥1,100, medium ones at ¥1,650 and scarves at ¥4,400. The city asks visitors to enquire about prices, so reconfirm when reserving.
About 40 minutes according to the prefectural tourism site.
10:00–16:00; last admission 15:00.
Booking & current availability
Reservations have priority; up to 8 people per party. Walk-ins may be accepted if space allows. Contact the studio in advance because dyeing may pause depending on the indigo vat’s condition.
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