Ai-no-Yakata Aizumicho Historical Museum

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The Ai-no-Yakata Aizumicho Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to indigo blue dyeing, located in Aizumicho. The building which houses the museum was formerly the mansion of the Okumura family, who were leading indigo dye merchants. Models depict the processes used to create indigo dye, and there are also displays of traditional agricultural tools and domestic utensils, as well as indigo-dyed traditional kimonos and historic fabrics. Visitors can also view the historical artifacts and works of art collected by the Okumura family. The intricate architecture of the buildings is also very impressive. To reach the Museum, take the Tokushima Bus service from JR Tokushima Station heading to Nijo and Kamojima, and get off at the Higashi-Nakatomi bus stop; the Museum is about five minutes’ walk from the bus stop.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Pref. Itanogunaizumichou Tokumei Maezunishi 172 Map
Area: Around Tokushima City Area
Phone: 0886926317
Hours: 9:00-17:00
*Hours of Operation for the indigo dyeing experience ends at 15:30.
Closed: Tuesday (open on public holidays), 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 300 yen, Junior high and high school students 200 yen, Elementary School Students 150 yen
50 yen discount for groups, 100 yen discount for those who present a disability certificate
[Indigo dyeing experience fee] Handkerchief 1,000 yen, etc.
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER)
Smoking: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Funny DIY experience

Reviewed : 2017.05.04

Indigo dying with friends are funny. We had great time there. dont need to reserve but there are quite lots of people there.
建物は国の登録文化財

Reviewed : 2019.12.07

藍住町歴史館のことで、藍に関する歴史、藍染め体験など総合的に学べるところです。藍商人の奥村家をそのまま資料館にしたわけです。この日の見学者は私一人だけ。静かで係員もヒマそうでした(笑)。そのせいか、ノンビリと回れました。建物は国の登録文化財です。
藍染体験は素晴らしい

Reviewed : 2019.10.10

藍染体験のために訪れました。染める材料も選べてよかったです。私はシルクスカーフ、夫は一番人気のハンカチにしました。材料の持ち込みもできるとのこと。とても貴重な体験ができて大満足でした。ただ私たちに教えてくれた人は感じがよかったのですが、他のスタッフは基本的に愛想が悪く感じ悪かったのが残念でした。展示も物置きを兼ねている場所もあり、もう少しきちんと展示をしてほしかったです。