Highlights
Make your own craft with mud dyeing.
Learn about the techniques from artisans.
Get an up-close look at the intricate production process of Oshima Tsumugi.
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Overview
Amami Oshima Island Area
4 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Pick-up available
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What to expect
Oshima Tsumugi fabric is a traditional craft from Amami Oshima Island. It has a long history of 1300 years. In this tour, you visit authentic artisan workshops and have the chance to create your own craft through mud dyeing.
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Package Details
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 108.75
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 108.75
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 6-12)
USD 83.65
Infant (Age 0-5)
free
Overview
Morning, Afternoon
4 hour(s)
Available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
With pick-up
Inclusions: Qualified English Interpreter Guide / Registered Amami Oshima eco-tour guide / Domestic Travel Accident Insurance for Accidents during the Tour / Dyeing experience fee and material cost / Round-trip transfers to the hotel
Schedule
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Start time :
08:30
Meet at Nagahama Minato Park or we can pick you up at your hotel.
Briefing
The guide will provide a briefing on the history of Oshima Tsumugi silk.
Mud dyeing (2hours)
Experience one of the crucial steps in Oshima Tsumugi silk production – “Mud dyeing”. An artisan will instruct you on how to dye the fabric. You can take home the craft you create here.
Observe the production process of Oshima Tsumugi silk (30min)
An artisan will guide you through the process, from spinning the threads, deciding on the design, and weaving to the final completion. You’ll have the opportunity to see the artisan’s skills up close.
You can take your own craft with you!
At the end of the tour, you can take the craft you make to home with you. Best souvenir for yourself!
12:30
Disband on site or we can drop you off at your hotel.
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Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- Bug spray
- During the mud dyeing experience, it is recommended to wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty (preferably black in color).
- Beverages
- Walking shoes
- Hat
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Additional notes
- Mud dyeing in the mud field may not be possible depending on the weather conditions. In such cases, you will be able to experience mud dyeing using the prepared mud tubs inside the studio.Regardless of the weather, we will always conduct the dyeing process in the mud buckets to ensure the color sets properly.
- You are welcome to bring cotton materials (such as T-shirts or bags) for the mud dyeing experience. If the material exceeds 280g, an additional fee of 70 yen per 10g will be charged.
- Please be advised that the mud dyeing process emits a distinct smell. If you are sensitive to smells, we recommend taking precautions such as wearing a mask during this experience.
- It is conducted in rainy weather. For the mud dyeing experience, you can participate in the activity inside the artisan studio without getting wet. If it’s heavy rain or various warnings being issued, the situation will be assessed, and the activity may be canceled.
- Children under the age of 6 can participate only if their parents are able to take care of them during the tour. If they join the mud dyeing experience together, there will be a charge for the child, but if they only accompany without participating, it is free of charge.
Other requirements
- The pick-up and drop-off times may vary depending on your accommodation.
- At Link Adventures, we provide island-wide pick-up and drop-off services for those participating in our tours. For customers who wish to be picked up and dropped off, we will add the actual cost of transportation (gasoline fee) to the tour fee based on the following criteria.
https://linkadv.jp/%e9%80%81%e8%bf%8e%e8%a6%8f%e5%ae%9a
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Activity Provider Link Adventures
Activity Provider
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 3 business days to 00:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- After your booking confirmed, changes such as dates or a number of participants causes you cancellation charges.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 3 business days to 00:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- After your booking confirmed, changes such as dates or a number of participants causes you cancellation charges.
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Required items to bring & attire
- Bug spray
- During the mud dyeing experience, it is recommended to wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty (preferably black in color).
- Beverages
- Walking shoes
- Hat
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Other requirements
- The pick-up and drop-off times may vary depending on your accommodation.
- At Link Adventures, we provide island-wide pick-up and drop-off services for those participating in our tours. For customers who wish to be picked up and dropped off, we will add the actual cost of transportation (gasoline fee) to the tour fee based on the following criteria.
https://linkadv.jp/%e9%80%81%e8%bf%8e%e8%a6%8f%e5%ae%9a
Additional notes
- Mud dyeing in the mud field may not be possible depending on the weather conditions. In such cases, you will be able to experience mud dyeing using the prepared mud tubs inside the studio.Regardless of the weather, we will always conduct the dyeing process in the mud buckets to ensure the color sets properly.
- You are welcome to bring cotton materials (such as T-shirts or bags) for the mud dyeing experience. If the material exceeds 280g, an additional fee of 70 yen per 10g will be charged.
- Please be advised that the mud dyeing process emits a distinct smell. If you are sensitive to smells, we recommend taking precautions such as wearing a mask during this experience.
- It is conducted in rainy weather. For the mud dyeing experience, you can participate in the activity inside the artisan studio without getting wet. If it’s heavy rain or various warnings being issued, the situation will be assessed, and the activity may be canceled.
- Children under the age of 6 can participate only if their parents are able to take care of them during the tour. If they join the mud dyeing experience together, there will be a charge for the child, but if they only accompany without participating, it is free of charge.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
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4 Hours Oshima Tsumugi and Mud-Dyeing Experience In Amami Oshima
Oshima Tsumugi fabric is a traditional craft from Amami Oshima Island. It has a long history of 1300 years. In this tour, you visit authentic artisan workshops and have the chance to create your own craft through mud dyeing.
