Description

Overview

You can experience the traditional crafts, Japanese indigo dyeing, which is passed down from Edo period with the explanation of the history and the techniques by the guide who can speak English (Chinese).
The characteristics of this tour is that you can learn the history and the techniques of Japanese indigo dyeing thoroughly because the guide is available.
This atelier is very rare because you can experience the “natural” Japanese indigo dyeing.
The craftsman thoroughly teaches you the traditional way of dyeing which is passed down from Edo period.
Let’s make your original dyeing T-shirt that is only in the world by yourself and bring it back to your home as a souvenir.

Experience the Allure of Indigo Dyeing – the Japan Blue – at a Family Run Atelier in Gotemba

Itinerary

1	Meet at Gotemba City Tourist Association – Walk (10 min)
2	Experience of Japanese indigo dyeing at Koharaya (70 min)
3	Lunch (60 min)
4	Walk (10 min)
5	Gotemba station

※We can change the the order of the experience & lunch to suit.

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Every day / anytime from 9:00 to 18:00
Meeting Time	9:00
Meeting Place	Gotemba City Tourist Association Show on GoogleMap
Time Required	150 minutes
Price	2 people – 17,200 yen per person 3 to 5 people – 16,700 yen per person 6 to 10 people – 15,700 yen per person
Number of persons	2 – 10 people
What’s included	Lunch price is included.
What to bring	–
Language	English, Chinese, Japanese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	7 days before Please feel free to contact us with any inquiry
Payment Option	Cash Credit Card
Cancellation Policy	2 days before – 30％ the day before – 50％ on the day – 100％
Notes	If you do not need lunch, please tell us that you do not have lunch when applying – 1,500 yen discount per person if you do not have lunch. You can choose T-shirt, stole, or handkerchief for dyeing. If you choose handkerchief – 5,000 yen discount per person. Interpretation guide (English or Chinese available) Comfortable clothing recommended If you have any allergy, please tell us in advance