Takasaki City Botanical Garden of Dyeing Plants

The Takasaki City Botanical Garden is a natural and lush space that spreads out on the beautiful mountainside of Kannon Mountain. With over 260 types of dyeing plants, it is known as Japan's first specialized dyeing garden, showcasing a variety of colors throughout the seasons. While walking along the walking paths, you can feel the charm of the dyeing and weaving culture that has continued from ancient times to the present day. In addition, you can also experience grass and wood dyeing, and even challenge yourself to create a one-of-a-kind handmade piece!

The Takasaki Dye Plant Garden is known as Japan's first botanical garden specializing in dye plants, and is a large theme park with a beautiful site where about 260 species of richly colored dye plants grow naturally. You can experience the unique Japanese dyeing and weaving culture and its charm, which has been passed down since ancient times, along with the colorful scenery that changes with the seasons. Grass and indigo dyeing experiences are also available, allowing you to actually enjoy the depth of color created from natural materials.

At the Takasaki Dyeing Plant Garden, you can enjoy the beautiful colors of the seasons on the walking path. There are about 17,000 dyeing plants growing naturally in the park, allowing you to experience Japan's unique dyeing and weaving culture and its charm. In addition, you can also try grass dyeing and indigo dyeing, and enjoy the fun of making handmade works! Why not refresh your mind and body in a natural and rich environment?

The "Exhibition of the Phantom Dyeing Technique 'Beni Itajime'" held at the Takasaki Dyeing Plant Garden is an event where you can experience a valuable dyeing technique that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. Exhibited are works that reproduce the beloved phantom dyeing technique "Beni Itajime" from the Edo period, and you will be captivated by their beauty. In addition, you can also experience dyeing with plant materials and indigo dyeing, and enjoy the world of deep colors created from natural materials!

At Takasaki Dyeing Plant Garden, you can experience making handkerchiefs with natural dyes such as plant dyeing and indigo dyeing, utilizing the blessings of nature. It's a special pleasure to carefully color each one by hand while interacting with over 260 varieties of dyeing plants. Even beginners can try their hand at it in about 20 minutes! Why not make your own original handkerchief and experience Japan's unique sense of beauty and culture?