Revealing the traditional dyeing techniques of Shizuoka, Japan

We would like to introduce “Tea Dyeing,” a technique that uses tea leaves from Shizuoka Prefecture, which are byproducts of the tea production process and cannot be sold as products, to dye fabrics.
This is a must-see for those interested in Japanese traditional culture, as it showcases the process of stencil dyeing, a representative technique of Suruga Dyeing.

【Only in JAPAN】
“Traditional Crafts” Created by Artisans with Meticulous Handwork
Explore traditional crafts made by artisans, including lacquerware, bamboo craft, Japanese dyeing, pottery, and models with over half a century of history.
Inherited in Shizuoka from the Imagawa and Tokugawa eras, the crafts such as Suruga bamboo lattice work, Japanese dyeing, lacquerware, pottery, and models are still cherished today.
Get an up-close look at the creation process by these skilled artisans.

A Place Connecting History and the Future: “Sunpu Craft Workshop Takumishuku”
Sunpu Craft Workshop Takumishuku is one of the largest traditional craft experience facilities in Japan.

◆Experience Menu
(Prices include tax)

Lacquer Polishing Powder Shell Chopsticks: ¥2,350
Lacquer Polishing Powder Shell Spoon: ¥2,800
Bamboo Craft Pen Stand “Koharu”: ¥2,200
Bamboo Craft Small Container “Kogiku”: ¥2,200
Dyeing Mini Tote with Tea-dye Bleach Design: ¥3,000
Dyeing Indigo Bandana: ¥2,000
Pottery Electric Wheel: ¥3,300
Pottery Hand Building: ¥2,200
Model Mini 4WD Assembly MA Chassis: ¥1,300
Model Dinosaur Assembly and Painting (Triceratops): ¥2,000
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▼Sunpu Craft Workshop Takumishuku
Address: 3240-1 Mariko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture

▼Access
By Car

Via Shizusei Bypass: 200m east from Mariko IC exit
Via Tomei Expressway:
About 7 km (15 min) from Shizuoka IC
About 15 km (30 min) from Yaizu IC
Via Shin-Tomei Expressway:
About 15 km (20 min) from Shin-Shizuoka IC
About 9 km (16 min) from Shizuoka Smart IC
By Train
From Tokyo Station, take the Shinkansen to Shizuoka Station.
From JR Shizuoka Station North Exit, board a Shizutetsu Justline Chubu National Route Line bus bound for Fujieda Station.
Get off at the “Togetsuhou Sunpu Takumishuku Iriguchi” stop and walk for about 5 minutes.

▼Opening Hours
Open: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

▼Closed
Closed on Mondays (open on public holiday Mondays, closed the following weekday).