No guarantor required! Weekly and monthly rates available. Good for short and long-term stay.
Wanariya
Established with a hope to provide a gateway into Japanese culture, Wanariya is a workshop where anyone can experience weaving and aizome (Japanese indigo dyeing) in a casual setting. Participants can dye handkerchiefs and t-shirts with traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using stencils and wax. The finished pieces can be taken home on the same day! Your very own unique artwork is sure to be a great souvenir of your Japan trip!
- Address
- 1-8-10 Senzoku, Taito, Tokyo
- Contact No.
- +81-3-5603-9169
- Access
- 10-min walk from Iriya Station on the Hibiya Line, 7-min walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express Line
- Opening Hours / Holidays
- 10:00-19:00 (you can stay until 22:00 with prior reservation)
Closed: Wednesday - Official Website
- http://wanariya.jp/index.html
- Time Required
- 30-90 min *Depends on course
- Admission fee
- 1,920 yen
- Language
- English
- Other Information
- *Handkerchief Dyeing 1,920 yen, T-Shirt Dyeing 3,600 yen, Coaster Weaving - 2pcs. 1,980 yen *English-speaking staff available *Reservation required
※ Some information is displayed in Japanese and machine-translated English, which may not be accurate.
For the latest information, please check the official website for each spot.
Friendly and Detailed Instructions
English-speaking staff will carefully explain everything from scratch. The instructors will offer thorough help when it comes to complicated techniques, so you will see a surprisingly pleasant outcome even if you are a novice.
First-Timers Rest Assured!
Katazome (stencil dyeing) is one of the recommendations, as it offers the experience of Aizome in a relatively easy way. The workshop has a selection of over 100 kinds of designs! Choose your preferred stencil, arrange it to your liking and you will see a result that looks like it was made by a professional!
Numerous Attractive Course Options
Handkerchief Dyeing for 1,920 yen/ Duration approx. 20 min; T-Shirt Dyeing 3,600 yen/ Duration approx. 45 min, Katazome - Handkerchief 2,980 yen/ Duration approx. 60 min (prior reservation required)
