Furoshiki Dyeing Experience and exploring outside the city center of Sapporo!

Tour Highlights

• Learn about Furoshiki, the “eco-bags of the samurai era,” and one of Japan’s traditional wisdoms.
• Expert kimono repair artisans will guide you through the intricate art of dyeing, helping you create your very own, one-of-a-kind furoshiki to take home.
• The studio is in a residential neighborhood outside the main city area, but don’t worry—your Hokkaido Explorer will ensure you find your way easily.
• Discover the many uses and convenience of furoshiki once you know how to use it.
• The experience concludes at JR Naebo Station. Before heading off, your companion will take you on a stroll around the station, showing you a specialty Japanese tea shop and a local liquor store, both loved by residents.

More than just a cloth, furoshiki embodies deeply held Japanese values, including the spirit of “mottainai.” This concept is all about reducing waste, showing gratitude for resources, embracing flexible thinking, respecting beauty, considering others, and applying the wisdom of daily life. Rediscovered as an eco-friendly bag, furoshiki is gaining global attention and is intrinsically tied to the enduring spirit of the Japanese people.

Why not seize this chance to create your own unique furoshiki? It’ll be a memorable keepsake from your trip and a practical, beautiful addition to your future travels.

The furoshiki workshop takes place at a kimono repair store nestled in a residential area. Take some time to enjoy a stroll through this charming, local neighborhood.

The experience concludes at JR Naebo Station. Nearby, you’ll find a delightful sake shop and a cozy tea house, both local favorites. If you’re interested, your companion can take you there before the tour ends.

Historically, the Naebo area was a significant industrial hub that propelled Hokkaido’s development and modernization. It was home to a massive railway factory, crucial for the region’s distribution network, and is also the birthplace of Sapporo Beer. You can still experience this rich history today at the old railway heritage sites and the popular Sapporo Beer Garden and Museum. We hope you enjoy exploring this part of the city, often unseen by most tourists!