Murakami Tea Dyeing Experience at Yamagami Somemono Shop (Niigata)
- Choose from several traditional patterns! Enjoy plant dyeing using Murakami's specialty tea.
- Finished items can be taken home the same day. Shipping at a later date is also available upon request.
- About a 15-minute walk from JR “Murakami Station,” or about a 5-minute drive from “Murakami Senami Onsen IC”
- Easily dye with the naturally rich, earthy hues unique to tea
- Experiences available for ages 6 and up. We await you with our cat manager!
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What to expect
Yamagami Dyeing Shop, with over 360 years of history, has dedicated itself solely to dyeing. We dye happi coats, hand towels, noren curtains, and more using traditional techniques. The shop building is designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property and is open for tours. We also offer plant dyeing experiences using locally produced Murakami tea. About a 15-minute walk from JR Murakami Station, or about a 5-minute drive from the Murakami Senami Onsen IC. We hope you'll come visit us.
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Good to know
- ① Gathering & Check-in Please come to Yamagami Dyeing Shop.
- ② Explanation We will explain the flow of the experience.
- ③ Experience Details Enjoy a fun and free plant dyeing experience.
- ④ Dismissal After the experience ends, you are free to leave. Thank you for your hard work!
※ The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the day’s circumstances
Reviews
An interesting experience using tea as dye colour. Very simple to do. Just need to colour the craft you have selected, wash/iron etc. The owner spent 5 min while the craft was being soaked and explained about the history of the house.
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