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4.7 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsVintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto
Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making
Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience
A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsKyoto: Japanese Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop
Make your own ring from a real Japanese vintage coin while experiencing traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto.
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsKyoto: Chopsticks Making Class, Engrving optional
This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Japanese chopstick making. Create your own one-of-a-kind pair while learning about Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviewsKimono Photoshoot in Kyoto Gion
We are photography studio and based in Kyoto with more than 14 years of experiences. For casual, pre-wedding, or other types of photoshoot in other locations, message us. Ins: boonchenglimphotography
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsLearn traditional woodworking techniques from a Kyoto carpenter
Learn about Japanese carpentry through a carpenter's explanation of Japanese carpentry tools
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1007 reviewsCraft postcards in a 94-year-old family paper shop
Create postcards by hand using Japanese washi paper methods in a nearly century-old shop.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 607 reviewsStitch Sashiko art in a Kyoto embroidery atelier
Learn sashiko embroidery from scratch in Kazue’s Kyoto studio using Hitome-zashi method
4.44 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsEnjoy a dynamic calligraphy experience with a giant brush while listening to music from around the world
This is a special experience where you can enjoy calligraphy, a traditional Japanese art, in a dynamic way using your whole body and a giant brush. We will provide careful support, starting with how to hold the brush and the basics of writing, so that even beginners can participate with confidence. You can also have a commemorative photo taken with your completed work. Let's create a unique Japanese cultural experience and memories together while experiencing the intensity and sense of accomplishment that cannot be found in ordinary calligraphy. We welcome you to participate with your family, friends, or on your own.
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New place to stayTraditional Washi Paper Lantern Workshop in Kyoto
Discover traditional Japanese Washi paper, pick your favorite pattern, and create your very own custom lantern. It folds flat, making it easy to pack and take home!
New place to stayPrivate: Kyoto Make Your Goshuin Temple Stamp Book
Create a personalized Goshuin book in a traditional Japanese studio. Learn its history from a local English-speaking instructor. Take home your handmade souvenir.
New place to stayKyoto Quick Calligraphy - No Kimono - Private
Learn the history and basics of shodō, brush techniques, and ink preparation. Write on traditional papers and take home finished art and unique Kyoto souvenirs.
New place to stayKyoto Quick Calligraphy - No Kimono
(Minimum 2 People Are Required to Book) Learn the history and basics of shodō, brush techniques, and ink preparation. Write on traditional papers and take home finished art and unique Kyoto souvenirs.
New place to stayWashi Paper Bookbinding Workshop in Kyoto
Create your own notebook using washi, traditional Japanese paper. It can also be used as a goshuin book to collect stamps from temples and shrines in Japan.
New place to stayCreate Your Own Japanese Art in Kyoto
Hands-On Cultural Discovery Mindful Immersion Creative Self-Expression Shared Inspiration A quiet, distraction-free atmosphere
New place to stayKyoto Premium Calligraphy - Private
Learn the history and basics of shodō, brush techniques, and ink preparation. Write on traditional papers and take home finished art and unique Kyoto souvenirs. Reserved for a group in heart of Gion.
New place to stayEnjoy a relaxing and mindful calligraphy experience in a traditional old house in Osaka with a fun and experienced teacher
We'll start by learning the basics of calligraphy, including posture and how to calm the mind. A mindful time, like yoga, to calm the mind and breathing and slowly focus on the paper and brush. You are free to choose what you write. Practice writing whatever you like, such as your favourite kanji characters or words, your name in kanji, or words that hold special meaning for you. For the final piece, you can choose from a hanging scroll, a fan, a postcard, a plate, a T-shirt, or other options, and take home a one-of-a-kind creation as a souvenir from Japan. Kimonos are also available. Children are also welcome to participate.
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsOriginal Japanese Chopstick Making Experience in Kyoto's Gion - Chopstick Lab Misaki Gion
In Gion, Kyoto, choose your favourite wood from 10 types and handcraft your own unique, one-of-a-kind chopsticks. With the help of our staff, you will carve the chopsticks, shape them, and carefully polish them to finish. Beginners and children can participate with confidence, and you can take the finished chopsticks home with you on the same day. This experience is perfect for creating a special memory of your trip to Kyoto or as a souvenir.
New place to stayNear Kyoto Imperial Palace | Discover Kyoto's invisible boundaries in a 200-year-old machiya – the philosophy and history that protected Heian-kyo, and make a washi charm
In this lecture, we will start with a Kyoto townhouse with a history of over 200 years and explore the Japanese sense that remains in daily life. We will also look at the origins of Heian-kyō and the history of how the capital has been protected. The 90-minute session is based on specialized knowledge of history and folklore, and includes hands-on activities, quizzes, and the making of a Japanese paper amulet. Instead of just visiting tourist spots, you will get to know the Kyoto where ordinary people have lived. This experience is for people who want to learn more about Kyoto. (This lecture will be conducted in English)
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