Tokushima indigo, along with safflower from Yamagata, is said to have covered the entire country in blue from the mid-Edo period to the Meiji era.
The Awa Indigo Room is a unique and beautifully designed guest room created by four leading "indigo dyeing masters" from Tokushima, who continue to carry on the traditional techniques, using themes such as "Awa Odori" (Awa Dance) and "whirlpools."
The Awa Indigo Room is a unique and beautifully designed guest room created by four leading "indigo dyeing masters" from Tokushima, who continue to carry on the traditional techniques, using themes such as "Awa Odori" (Awa Dance) and "whirlpools."
[Cooperation/Supervision]
Tokushima Prefectural Tourism Policy Division, Awa Indigo Charm Creation and Promotion Project, Creative Tokushima Cooperative
Awa Ai
This refers to "sukumo," a natural indigo dye made by fermenting the dried leaves of the indigo plant, a member of the Polygonaceae family, cultivated in Tokushima.
Even today, five indigo dyers continue to produce indigo dye while preserving traditional methods.
This precious "sukumo" is used in a dyeing technique called "natural lye fermentation indigo dyeing," which has been passed down since the Edo period.
The design incorporates indigo dyeing into the building materials and some of the sliding doors in the alcove, and also includes indigo-dyed furnishings.
Even today, five indigo dyers continue to produce indigo dye while preserving traditional methods.
This precious "sukumo" is used in a dyeing technique called "natural lye fermentation indigo dyeing," which has been passed down since the Edo period.
The design incorporates indigo dyeing into the building materials and some of the sliding doors in the alcove, and also includes indigo-dyed furnishings.
The traditional culture of Awa indigo dyeing has been designated a Japan Heritage site.
In May 2019, "Awa, the Hometown of Indigo: Visiting the Supreme Blue that Dyed All of Japan," an application submitted by nine cities and towns in the Yoshino River basin (Tokushima City, Yoshinogawa City, Awa City, Mima City, Ishii Town, Kitajima Town, Aizumi Town, Itano Town, and Kamiita Town), was certified as a Japan Heritage site by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Room Information
Room size 62 sq m (10 tatami mats + 6 tatami mats + wide veranda)
● Number of rooms: 4 rooms [All rooms are non-smoking]
● Maximum occupancy: 4 adults
*Not available for children under elementary school age.
Floor plan
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equipment
- Humidified air purifier
- smart tv
- Free WiFi
- ReFa Hair Dryer
- ReFa shower head
- safe
- Clothesline
- kettle pot
- Shoe mitt (shoe shiner)
*Free laundry facilities and ice machines are available on each floor.
Standard Amenities
- Indigo-dyed bamboo cup
- Indigo tea leaves and Awa sweets
- Mineral water (500ml)
- Drip coffee
- Book "Awa Indigo"
- Seasonal single flower vase
- Choose from a variety of colors for your yukata
- 60 hours ago
- Humidified air purifier
- shampoo
- rinse
- Body wash
- Monk's working clothes
- Slippers for use inside the building
- Beach sandals (summer only)
- Nail file
- Toothbrush
- shaving
- Shower cap
- Hair brush
- Cotton/Cotton swabs
- Towels: Hand, face, and bath towels
- Cleansing, face wash, toner, lotion
▼Recommended Accommodation Plans
*To ensure your comfort, we offer rental of desk lamps, heaters, wheelchairs, cribs, baby bedding, and strollers. (Reservations required)
Note: Due to limited quantities, we may have to decline your request.
Note: Due to limited quantities, we may have to decline your request.
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