Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
This plan lets you experience dyeing a traditional Japanese Tenugui towel at the only dyehouse in Tokyo with a 12-meter earthen floor. Draw the design of your choice using the traditional Hiki-Zome dyeing technique.
The Tenugui towel you dyed can be dried and taken back home with you on the same day.
Details
- Age RestrictionsFamily/kid friendly
- Photography/VideoPhotos & video allowed (always ask!)
- AccessibilityNo wheelchair access
- Verification & AccuracyBottlecap Authenticated
Group size
- Small groups
- Solo-friendly
- Private experience
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
- Others available (details in description)
- Language Interpreters allowed (see policies)
More Details
Dyeing played an essential role in the culture of Edo (pre-modern Tokyo), and dyehouses thrived throughout the Kanda River basin with its abundant water. As time went by, people kept searching further upstream for the clean water they needed, and the Takadanobaba area became a hub for these workshops. Even today, several hundred years after the craft first flourished, the area remains a major center of dyeing in Tokyo. Fujiya Sen-Kobo Dyeing Workshop was founded in 1952, just as Japan was beginning to recover from the Pacific War. The founder had evacuated to Nagano during the war, and on returning to Asakusa started a dyehouse focusing on the Hiki-Zome hand-brush method. With the second generation proprietor, the focus shifted to custom hand-dyed Tokyo-Yuzen items. In 2003, Mr. Takatoshi Nakamura became the third generation proprietor. From 2024, the company has expanded into men's fashion, even collaborating with famous brands. As the dye from your work is drying over the heat of a kerosene stove heater, you can have a cup of tea and tour the showroom. Fujiya Sen-Kobo Dyeing Workshop’s "Jantle" brand was named by fusing the words "Japan" and "Gentle." The brand embodies the desire of Takatoshi, the third-generation proprietor, "transcend the boundaries of gender so that men can also enjoy dyed textile fashions." Activity Schedule: Gather at the facility (15 minutes) Explanation of the history of crafts (30 minutes) Hand towel dyeing experience (15 minutes) Tea time and handover of finished products
Video
Experience Type
- Accessories (Clothing)
- Dyes & Patterns
- Kimono & Yukata
- Textiles & Fibers
Durations available
- 1 hour or less
Additional Terms and Limitations
Also available for Private bookings (In that case, please pay the fee for at least two people.) Languages besides Japanese are available through printed materials and electronic translation. Guests are allowed to bring their own language interpreter without an additional charge, as a non-participant guest.
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
More than 30 days before the experience: The experience price is refundable. The 10% Bottlecap Platform Fee is non-refundable. 30 days or less before the experience: The reservation is non-refundable. This policy helps protect providers who may incur material, workspace, staffing, or preparation costs in advance. If the provider cancels: Amounts paid, including the Platform Fee, will be refunded less any non-recoverable card-processing fees already incurred.
Nearby transportation
4 min walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station 14 min walk from Takadanobaba Station
Also Recommended
Read our article about Fujiya Sen-kobo: https://www.bottlecap.jp/stories/posts/fujiya-sen-kobo-nakamura-interview Learn traditional Dyeing online! https://www.bottlecap.jp/c/formal-education/online-learning?pub_experience_type=has_any%3Adyes-patterns
Keywords
dyeing, shinjuku, tokyo, kimono
Location
Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
¥8,800
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- CityTakadanobaba
- PrefectureTokyo