EXPERIENCE
Experience making a tenugui using the traditional "Hamamatsu Chusen dyeing" method!
[We have openings in the morning and afternoon on Saturday, January 24th] At the Futahashi Dyeing Factory in Hamamatsu City, you can create tenugui (hand towels) using a uniquely Japanese dyeing technique called "Hamamatsu Chūsen Some," which was invented during the Meiji period. Why not try making your own original tenugui by combining various colors?
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- Season
- All Year
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- Schedule
- Every Friday (with holidays) and designated Saturdays ①10:00-12:00, ②13:00-14:30 (1 group per time slot)
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- of people
- 2+ to 6 people
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- Prices
- [Regular] Adults from 6,600 yen/person (middle school students and above), elementary school students from 4,400 yen/person (one child under elementary school age may participate as observer for every adult participating) [With interpreter] 17,600 yen/person (35,200 yen for one person) *The regular plan is explained in Japanese only. For those who have difficulty communicating in Japanese, please apply for the special plan, which will provide a deeper explanation of the traditional Japanese dyeing method, "Hamamatsu Chūzome," with an English or Chinese interpreter.
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- Address
- Futahashi Dyeing Factory (138-14 Tokiwacho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
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- Access
- 15 minutes walk from JR Hamamatsu Station
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- Others
- [Inquiries regarding the reservation system] Hamamatsu Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau: 053-458-0011 (weekdays only, 9:00-18:00)
"Hamamatsu Chusen dyeing" is a traditional dyeing technique that has been handed down to the present day and is representative of Hamamatsu, a city known for its textiles.
You can tour the factory and experience dyeing tenugui on the spot.
Depending on how you combine the colors, you can create a one-of-a-kind color and make your own original tenugui.
*You can take home two handkerchief-sized tenugui towels that you have actually dyed. We also sell fabrics that have been professionally dyed.
A report on the experience of "Umi-no-Lake HAMANA Jenne" is posted on the following page.
https://hamamatsu-daisuki.net/pickup/2020/01/post-27.html
Click here for the experience video ↓ (from 3:29)
【Important Notes:】
During the Chusen dyeing process, there is a part where you pour the dye of your choice from a special "kettle", and sometimes the dye will splash, so we recommend that you wear footwear and clothing that takes this into consideration. Also, since you will be working in a factory with a long history, it would be best to avoid wearing heels.
Junior high school students and above must apply as adults.
Children under elementary school age may join as observers for every adult participating in the experience.
Please note that this experience will take place in a factory where employees normally work.
Please make your reservation at least 7 days in advance.
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