Wakimachi Indigo Cycling Tour

Name: Wakimachi Indigo Cycling Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 118.81 USD
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3 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadTokushima Prefecture, Japan

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$119

Explore Wakimachi’s historic “Udatsu” townscape in Mima City, Tokushima, on a guided cycling tour combining history, scenery, and hands-on culture.

The tour usually starts and ends at JR Anabuki Station. For guests coming by car, the meeting point can be changed to Ai Land Udatsu parking area.

Ride and walk with your guide through Wakimachi, a preserved district lined with white-walled merchant houses and traditional “udatsu” firewalls. The nostalgic streets feel like stepping back into the Edo period, with many photogenic spots along the way.

The highlight is an Awa indigo dyeing experience, one of Tokushima’s traditional crafts. Dye your own handkerchief and watch the deep indigo color appear with each step. Your finished piece becomes a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home.

Enjoy a meaningful journey through indigo history, local townscape, and Tokushima craftsmanship.

Included

Yoshida Family Residence (Ai Merchant Sacho)
Indigo Dyeing Experience Fee (Handkerchief)
Coffee break (served by guide)
English-speaking guide
Insurance
Brompton bicycle and helmet rental

Not included

Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
Transportation to/from meeting point
Raincoat (in case of rain)

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What you'll do

Udatsu Street
Mima, Japan
Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through the atmospheric streets dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras.
Izanami Shrine
589 Mimacho Nakatori, Mima, Japan
Ride 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.
15 min
Mima
Mima, Japan
Stop by Hinode Main Store for some shopping, and try the famous “Grape Manju” from Wakimachi — a sweet treat perfect for your break time!
15 min
Mima
Mima, Japan
Enjoy a coffee break by the Anabuki River, taking in the clear, tranquil flow of the water.
30 min
Mima
Mima, Japan
Fureai 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.
Residence of Yoshida Family
53 Wakimachi Wakimachi, Mima, Japan
Take in the atmosphere of past prosperity and the practical wisdom of traditional living. (Admission is not required)
10 minAdmission included
End your journey by creating your own indigo-dyed handkerchief — a perfect souvenir to remember your trip by
30 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Please select this meeting point if you are arriving by JR train.

Ai Land Udatsu Parking Area　In front of the Tourist Information Center

Good to know

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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