Tokushima · Indigo dyeing
Natural Indigo Dyeing at Waza no Yakata, Kamiita
Watch a white pattern emerge in Kamiita, where the tradition of producing indigo dye continues.
上板町 技の館
What you will do
Bind a handkerchief or other fabric, repeatedly dip it in natural sukumo indigo and expose it to the air, then rinse and finish it.
Time: About 30–60 minutes; the reservation form recommends allowing about 1 hour.
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Getting there
From Tokushima Station, take Tokushima Bus’s Kajiyabara route to Kajiyabara-shako, then walk about 10 minutes, as described by the prefectural facility guide. Check the departure point and timetable for your date.
徳島県板野郡上板町泉谷字原東32-4
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Mondays, or the following day if Monday is a public holiday; December 28–January 4.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: English information and a reservation form are available. Languages spoken during the workshop have not been verified.
- Availability, bus times and fares need checking.
- The current ¥1,100 handkerchief price replaces an older ¥1,000 PDF price.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31
Prices & timing
The current reservation form lists a 45 cm handkerchief at ¥1,100, a bandana at ¥1,320 and a tenugui towel at ¥1,650.
About 30–60 minutes; the reservation form recommends allowing about 1 hour.
09:00–17:00. Last handkerchief/bandana admission 15:30; other items 15:00.
Booking & current availability
Submit the official form at least 3 business days ahead. For the previous day or same day, call to ask. The automatic email is not confirmation: wait for the facility’s acceptance.
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