Tokushima Cycling Tour to Riverside Town and Indigo Dyeing
Explore Tokushima’s charming indigo town on a Brompton bike. Enjoy riverside cycling, local sweets, a coffee break by the Anabuki River, and try traditional indigo dyeing in this small-group 3-hour tour.
📍Meeting point: Ai Land Udatsu Parking Area In front of the Tourist Information Center
Explore Tokushima’s charming indigo town on a Brompton bike. Enjoy riverside cycling, local sweets, a coffee break by the Anabuki River, and try traditional indigo dyeing in this small-group 3-hour tour.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byEnjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through the atmospheric streets dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras.
Stop 2
⏱ 15 minRide along the embankment of the Yoshii River, enjoy the scenic views of submersible bridges, and visit the Izanami Shrine, a place that reflects the local spiritual traditions. Izanami Shrine is dedicated to the goddess Izanami (Izanami-no-Mikoto), a central figure in Japan’s creation mythology. It is one of the rare shrines in Japan that enshrines Izanami alone. With a long and distinguished history, the shrine is listed in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho," an ancient official register of Shinto shrines.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minStop by Hinode Main Store for some shopping, and try the famous “Grape Manju” from Wakimachi — a sweet treat perfect for your break time!
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minEnjoy a coffee break by the Anabuki River, taking in the clear, tranquil flow of the water.
Stop 5
Pass byFureai Bridge – Embankment Ride – Odeon-za Cross the bridge and view the exterior of “Odeon-za,” a nostalgic movie theater from the Showa era. Let your thoughts wander to the entertainment culture of the past.
Stop 6
⏱ 10 minAdmission includedTake in the atmosphere of past prosperity and the practical wisdom of traditional living. (Admission is not required)
Stop 7
⏱ 30 minEnd your journey by creating your own indigo-dyed handkerchief — a perfect souvenir to remember your trip by.
What’s Included
- ✓Yoshida Family Residence (Ai Merchant Sacho)
- ✓Indigo Dyeing Experience Fee (Handkerchief)
- ✓Coffee break (served by guide)
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Insurance
- ✓Bicycle use
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
- ✗Transportation to/from meeting point
- ✗Raincoat (in case of rain)
Additional Info
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The tour will proceed in light rain. Please bring your own raincoat.
- •In case of severe weather, we will notify you of cancellation by 10:00 p.m. the day before. However, the tour may also be canceled on the day depending on weather conditions.
- •Please note that we are unable to compensate for transportation costs to the meeting point or any other related expenses in the event of a tour cancellation.
- •Please arrive 10 minutes early. If late, the tour will begin without delay and may be shortened
- •Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Depending on the weather, you may also need a hat, warm clothing, or a raincoat.
- •If the tour is canceled, you may choose to join a walking tour instead. Please contact us if you are interested.
- •Please refer to the cancellation policy provided at the time of booking.
- •The participation fee for the trial includes insurance coverage. In the event of injury or other incidents during the trial, we will handle the situation within the scope of the insurance policy that the organizer has taken out.
- •As the main activities of the program are conducted outdoors, there is a possibility of unforeseen accidents. To ensure your safety, please follow the guide's instructions at all times. Please note that the organizer and the guide cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by the customer's intentional actions or negligence.
- •Height 140cm or more
- •The participation fee for the trial includes insurance coverage. In the event of injury or other incidents during the trial, we will handle the situation within the scope of the insurance policy that the organizer has taken out.
- •As the main activities of the program are conducted outdoors, there is a possibility of unforeseen accidents. To ensure your safety, please follow the guide's instructions at all times. Please note that the organizer and the guide cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by the customer's intentional actions or negligence.
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