Wakimachi Indigo Cycling Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's 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
What's not
- Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Raincoat (in case of rain)
Itinerary
Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through the atmospheric streets dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras.
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.
Stop by Hinode Main Store for some shopping, and try the famous “Grape Manju” from Wakimachi — a sweet treat perfect for your break time!
Enjoy a coffee break by the Anabuki River, taking in the clear, tranquil flow of the water.
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.
Take in the atmosphere of past prosperity and the practical wisdom of traditional living. (Admission is not required)
End your journey by creating your own indigo-dyed handkerchief — a perfect souvenir to remember your trip by.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please select this meeting point if you are arriving by JR train.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Local Treasures
- 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
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
