Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop: Indigo Dyeing Experience

An indigo dyeing experience in Hozu Town where you can learn about Kyoto indigo and dye large handkerchiefs and T-shirts.

This is an indigo dyeing experience where you can work with “Kyōho-ai,” a revived variety of Kyoto indigo grown in Hozu Town, Kameoka, Kyoto. You’ll dye large handkerchiefs, T-shirts, and other items while choosing your own tie-dye techniques and designs. As you follow the artisan’s instructions and repeat the process of dipping the fabric in the indigo dye and rinsing it with water, you’ll be able to enjoy the unique hues of indigo.

Reservations & Registration

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Registration Period & Deadline: By appointment only
Cancellation Policy: 7–2 days prior: 30%; the day before: 50%; before the event starts: 50%; after the event starts or no-show without notice: 100%

Basic Information

Season: Year-round
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: Irregular holidays (Check the official website, business calendar, etc., for details)
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. / Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Schedule: Gathering and Check-in → Explanation of Design and Dyeing Techniques → Indigo Dyeing → Rinsing and Finishing → End of Event
Duration: Large handkerchief: About 1 hour / T-shirt: About 1 hour and 30 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 2 people – Maximum To be confirmed people
Participation Restrictions: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You may bring your own items, but please check beforehand, as materials other than cotton and linen do not stain easily.
Language Support: Staff: Japanese
Assuming the information is provided via automatic translation.
Accessibility: To be confirmed

Pricing

List Price: Please see the URL below.

http://www.hozuai.com/#experience

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop, Inc.
50 Minotsubo, Hozu-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
Parking Information: Available (5 spaces) *Buses must use the nearby paid parking lot

Operator Information

Operator Name: Kyoto Hozu Ai Kobo, Inc.
Address: 50 Minotsubo, Hozu-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone Number: 080-4646-1220
Official Website: http://www.hozuai.com/

Area & City/Town Introduction (Kameoka City)

Kameoka City has long been the center of Tamba Province. Toward the end of the Sengoku period, Akechi Mitsuhide built Kameyama Castle, and the city flourished as the castle town of the Kameyama Domain.
Today, the city is home to its “Three Major Tourist Attractions”: the “Hozu River Boat Ride,” the “Sagano Torokko Train,” and “Yunohana Onsen.” In addition, visitors can enjoy nature-based activities such as “rafting,” “paragliding,” and “BBQ at the River Station and Waterfront Park,” allowing you to fully experience the unique charms of this area. The area is also blessed with the charms of each season: cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers in spring, bellflowers in summer, cosmos and autumn foliage in fall, and sea of clouds from late fall through early spring.