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wonder-filled textile tours in Japan
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DEPOSIT | OCT 2025 Blue Japan Indigo Tour
$1,750.00
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DEPOSIT | OCT 2025 Kyoto Textile Adventure
$1,750.00
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DEPOSIT | FEB 2026 Textile Treasures of Okinawa
$1,750.00
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DEPOSIT | MAR 2026 Kyoto Textile Adventure
$1,750.00
indigo tour day trip
a perfect day in gujo

Way off the beaten path is historic Gujo at the confluence of three mountain rivers. Experience indigo dyeing with the Watanabe family, famed for their massive koinobori.

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INDIGO TOUR DAY TRIP
naoko omae :: indigo artist

Venture to the hillside village of Miyama, filled with thatched farmhouses, to visit the studio of indigo artisan Naoko Omae. Once a painter, now Naoko is captivated by the magic of Japan Blue!

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INDIGO TOUR EXCURSION
kenta watanabe in indigoland

Walt Disney brought his dreams to life with Disneyland in California. Kenta Watanabe has done the same with his indigo farm and dye workshop in Tokushima Prefecture.

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INSIDER PEEK
kyoto snippets

Tag along on the March 2024 Kyoto Textile Adventure Tour where you can get check out all the exciting activities.

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RAVES FROM OUR TRAVELERS

★★★★★

I had such a memorable experience, one I’ll never forget. No drama. No negativity. All love and respect.

Jude S
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★

It was such a great experience and the group was very special. I had a wonderful time.

Lynn H
Aiea HI
★★★★★

The workshops were great — so was the food.  I especially enjoyed the Kyoto hotel where we stayed.  It was well-located; we could walk many places from there.

Toni B
San Francisco CA
★★★★★

I hope that others will be able to have the rich and rewarding Japan experience that I had! 

Ellen M
Santa Cruz CA
★★★★★

I do feel lucky indeed, to have had the special opportunity to travel with Okan Arts to Japan.

Mary K
Chattanooga TN