The Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop (the West Gate of Nihon Minkaen) will be temporarily closed due to constructions.

[Temporary Closure]

• Monday, June 1 ~ Monday, August 31, 2026

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■Limited Use during Temporary Closure

Services below will be suspended during Temporary Closure
• Entering and exiting Nihon Minkaen from the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop (the West Gate of Nihon Minkaen)
• the exhibition within the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop
• Indigo dyeing experience (from May 24, Sunday)
• the shop within the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop

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■We would like to inform all visitors as follows

• To Enter/exit Nihon Minkaen: please use the Front Gate or the Rear Gate
• To purchase indigo dyed goods: please use the museum shop in the main building (the Front Gate)

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■Events during Temporary Closure

Events related to indigo dyeing will be held during Temporary Closure.
Please refer to the page in this link Special Exhibition of Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop “Inheriting the Indigo -Encountering Fabrics in a Folk House-“ for details.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.