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Experience making a tenugui using the traditional "Hamamatsu Chusen dyeing" method!

At the Futahashi Dyeing Factory in Hamamatsu City, you can make tenugui using a unique Japanese dyeing technique called "Hamamatsu Chusen-some," which was invented during the Meiji period. Why not try making your own original tenugui by combining a variety of colors?

  • Season
    All Year
  • Schedule
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 group) *Please note that there are also days when classes are not held. For detailed dates, please check the calendar under "Apply Here" → Reservation.
  • of people
    2+ to 6 people
  • Prices
    [Regular Price] Adults: ¥6,600 and up per person (junior high school age and older), Elementary school students: ¥4,400 and up per person (Children under elementary school age can participate as observers with one adult participating) → For a limited time, with the application of the regional coupon from the tourism campaign, the price is reduced to ¥5,600 for adults and ¥3,400 for children.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  • Address
    Futahashi Dyeing Factory (138-14 Tokiwacho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
  • Access
    It's a 15-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station. (If you're coming by car, please be aware that the north-south road in front of the factory and the entrance are narrow, but there is space for one or two cars to park in a row at the factory entrance. Any other parking will be at your own expense, and you can use nearby coin-operated parking lots.)
  • Other Information
    [Inquiries regarding the reservation system] Hamamatsu Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau: 053-458-0011 (weekdays only, 9:00-18:00)

    *The standard plan is explained in Japanese only. For those who have difficulty communicating in Japanese, please apply for our special plan, which provides a more in-depth explanation of the traditional Japanese dyeing method "Hamamatsu Chusen" with English or Chinese interpretation.
    A plan with an interpreter is available separately. (¥17,600 per person (¥35,200 for one person))
    *Plans with interpreters are not eligible for the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana sightseeing campaign.　　

Apply here (Japanese only) [7 days prior to the experience]
Click here to make a reservation with an English interpreter
Click here to make a reservation with Chinese interpretation
  • "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.

In this experience, you will dye one item as a group.

*You can take home 2-3 handkerchief-sized tenugui cloths that you have dyed. We also have professionally dyed fabrics for sale.

 

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 is designed so that each group will dye one item.

Please be aware that this experience will take place in a factory where you normally work.

Please make your reservation at least 7 days in advance.

 

 

Access Map

Apply here (Japanese only) [7 days prior to the experience]
Click here to make a reservation with an English interpreter
Click here to make a reservation with Chinese interpretation

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