Yamagami Dyeworks Shop

Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility

Yamagami Dyeworks Shop is a venerable establishment, dating back to the middle of the Edo period (1615–1867), located in the Sakana-machi of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture. Their main business is manufacturing and selling made-to-order dyed goods for businesses with trademarks or family crests on items such as noren curtains or happi coats. Its distinctive, subdued vegetables dyes, Hokugen-no-cha-zome, made with special locally produced Murakami tea are especially attractive with shibumi taste (austere elegance) . In the storefront, customers can choose from the hand towels, handkerchiefs, bath towels, and other goods displayed there, and, if they make reservations ahead of time, they can even try dyeing cloth with tea. They can also tour the machiya townhouse, a Tangible Cultural Property, where the business is located.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Murakamishi Sakanamachi 2-17 Map
Area: Murakami / Shibata Area
Phone: 0254523570
Hours: 9:00-17:00
※There may be a break from 12:00-14:00
Closed: Wednesday, 4thSunday
Fees: [Hokugen tea dyeing (accepting 5 or more tie-dyed handkerchiefs)] 1,800yen per piece
[Hokulimit tea dyeing (stencil dyeing experience)] 1,500yen per piece
*Hokugen tea dyeing experience takes about a week Advance reservation is required.
Parking Lot: Available(1spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes (Northern limit tea dyeing experience)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (possible if the reed is attached or rubbed)