AOYAGI, founded in 1938 in Tokamachi, Niigata, aspires to capture the true essence of Japanese kimono.
We create our kimono completely in-house, using traditional methods of weaving, dyeing, shibori, yuzen and decoration.
This sets us apart from other makers, and we are proud of our artisans' high technical ability and ingenuity.
At Kimono Factory Aoyagi you can see the passion of our artisans, and some of the most precious moments in our kimono production process.
Tokamachi has a 1300 year long history of textile manufacture.
This region's climate is ideal for working with textiles: there is very little wind and high humidity both day and night and year-round.
As a heavy snowfall region, we can utilize the snow for natural processes such as yuki sarashi (fabric bleaching on snow), and the snow-melt provides an abundant supply of soft-water perfect to make dyes.
The quality and success of Tokamachi-made textiles, such as Echigo-chijimi, is wholly thanks to the snow.
Since 1980, Aoyagi has operated with in-house start to finish production, passionately ensuring quality from design to delivery.
Working in this way has gifted us maximum control over the production process, and the capability to coordinate complex dyeing procedures.
We are also investing in training the next generation of artisans to inherit our traditional skills, as we pursue craftsmanship that values both tradition and innovation.
Why not take a factory tour and see how we create kimono here at Aoyagi?
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Length: Around 60 minutes
Cost: ¥2500 per person
Length: Around 60 minutes
Cost: ¥2500 per person
Length: Around 90 minutes
Cost: ¥3000 per person
(Please understand that we may have to alter the tour course in response to the day's operation)
You may choose one of the following experiences per guided tour (optional).
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Length: Around 60 minutes (in addition to the tour)
Cost: ¥3500 per person
Length: Around 60 minutes (in addition to the tour)
Cost: ¥3500 per person
Length: Around 60 minutes (in addition to the tour)
Cost: ¥11000 per person
Discover the history of textiles in Tokamachi, and see some of our historical articles and photographs that date back to the founding of Aoyagi.
Please enjoy our "WAPON" range of original goods created from textiles dyed in our factory. These items were carefully made to showcase the beauty of the silk and dye.
We hope you find a place for them as a memento of your time here in Kimono Town Tokamachi.
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TEL:+81-25-757-1567
TEL:+81-25-757-2171
Aoyagi is a team of over 50 artisans.
Each is an expert underpinning our traditional techniques.
