Dye your own tenugui using Hikizome, a traditional brush-dyeing technique used to make kimono
Held at a dye studio now run by a third-generation master craftsman
Take home your finished tenugui the same day
A working studio with a preserved earthen-floor (doma) space
Small group tour
Overview
You will experience traditional Hiki-Zome hand-brush dyeing at Tokyo’s only dyehouse in Takadanobaba, which has been operating for over 70 years. The same technique is used to create the silk kimono displayed in the studio. You will choose a design and apply dye to a tenugui (cotton towel), guided by a master craftsman. Your finished piece is dried and can be taken home the same day.
After the workshop, your Local Expert will take you to their favorite spot in Takadanobaba and share their local insights about the area.
Where we'll meet
Takadanobaba Station (Waseda Exit)1-35-2 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0075
What You'll Do
Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will contact you via the TOMOGO! app chat.
Walk Through the NeighborhoodYour Local Expert walks you through the calm streets of Takadanobaba, showing you hidden spots and providing context behind the craftsmanship of Hiki-Zome.
Hiki-Zome Dyeing WorkshopThe master will guide you through the brush-dyeing process and then you create your own design on a white cotton tenugui.
Local StopYour Local Expert will then take you to their recommended local spots in the Takadanobaba area.
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your trip.
Tour Reviews
5.0
M
Matthew Collins
May 27th, 2026
Such a relaxing and fun experience. The master dye artist was wonderful, and I walked away with a beautiful, unique souvenir!
Included / Not Included
Included
Pre-experience planning conversation via the TOMOGO! app.
90-min traditional dyeing workshop included.
All materials, such as tenugui towel, dye, and aprons are provided.
Tea included while waiting for the dye to dry.
Not Included
Food and drinks unless specifically stated.
Entrance fees unless specifically stated.
Personal purchases, souvenirs, or optional activities.
Transportation to the meeting point and during the experience.
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Yes. Takadanobaba is a walkable area with a student-friendly atmosphere, local shops, and quieter side streets. Your Local Expert will share their personal context and insights about the area.
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Yes, your Local Expert will take you to their recommended spot in the area for a different perspective. The experience takes place at the only dyehouse in Tokyo, offering a unique opportunity for you!
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Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dyed, as the dye may stain. Avoid light-colored clothing. Aprons are provided by the studio, but do not cover everything.
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The studio requires at least two guests per session, so solo bookings are not available on their own. If you are traveling alone, you can use the TOMOGO! App or email us to see if there is an existing group you can join. Your Local Expert can also recommend similar workshops that accept single guests.
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Conversa de planejamento pré-experiência através do aplicativo TOMOGO!
Comida e bebidas, salvo indicação em contrário.
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Adicionei chá enquanto esperava a tinta secar.
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Overview
Você vivenciará a tradicional técnica de tingimento manual Hiki-Zome na única tinturaria de Tóquio, localizada em Takadanobaba, que opera há mais de 70 anos. A mesma técnica é utilizada para criar os quimonos de seda expostos no estúdio. Você escolherá um desenho e aplicará a tinta em um tenugui (toalha de algodão), sob a orientação de um mestre artesão. Sua peça finalizada será seca e poderá ser levada para casa no mesmo dia.
Após a oficina, seu guia local o levará ao seu lugar favorito em Takadanobaba e compartilhará dicas sobre a região.
