Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The tour will proceed in light rain. Please bring your own raincoat.
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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.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
Transportation to/from meeting point
Raincoat (in case of rain)
Meeting Points
Departure
Anabuki Station
Please select this meeting point if you are arriving by JR train.
Return
Wakimachi Indigo Cycling Tour
Mima
About
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 ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Purchase Prices for Budo Manju (Tokushima’s Traditional Confection)
Transportation to/from meeting point
Raincoat (in case of rain)
Meeting Points
Departure
Anabuki Station
Please select this meeting point if you are arriving by JR train.
Return
Itinerary
1
Udatsu Street
Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride through the atmospheric streets dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras.
2
Izanami Shrine
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.
15 minutes
3
Mima
Stop by Hinode Main Store for some shopping, and try the famous “Grape Manju” from Wakimachi — a sweet treat perfect for your break time!
15 minutes
4
Mima
Enjoy a coffee break by the Anabuki River, taking in the clear, tranquil flow of the water.
30 minutes
5
Mima
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.
6
Residence of Yoshida Family
Take in the atmosphere of past prosperity and the practical wisdom of traditional living. (Admission is not required)
10 minutes
7
Aizome Kobo
End your journey by creating your own indigo-dyed handkerchief — a perfect souvenir to remember your trip by.
