Historical Museum Ainoyakata

Tour the "Aiyashiki" indigo estate, the grand estate of the Okumura family of indigo dyers and merchants. See an easy-to-understand exhibition showing the history and flow of indigo, from its cultivation to processing into indigo sukumo, the process of indigo dyeing and the actual tools used. You will also experience a natural indigo dyeing activity.

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Infomation

Minimum Number of Passengers: 1 person
Open Period: Closed on certain days
Meeting Times and Business Hours: Museum hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (indigo dyeing activity reception hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Required Time: Tour: around 30–60 minutes; indigo dyeing activity: around 30–40 minutes
Provision of Meals: Meals are not provided
Parking: Standard-size vehicles: 73 (3 parking spaces for those with disabilities); buses: 5
Official website: https://ainoyakata.jp/