Atelier Information
Asada Kawara Factory
Atelier visitWorkshop
Show details
Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays |
---|---|
Business time | 9:30~18:00 |
Workshop info | Silvery gloss created by careful polishing |
English |
Pamphlet:○ Interpreter:necessary |
Other language |
Pamphlet:○ Interpreter:necessary |
Shopping
Shop | × |
---|---|
Price | ¥1,000~a few million yen |
Price example | Shoki-san ¥20,000 |
Note | |
Credit card |
VISA :× MASTER:× AMEX :× JCB :× |
Tax free | × |
Tour list
[038-01]Atelier visit & Shoki-san making experience Show detail

Atelier visitWorkshop
Learn about Kyo-gawara production from 3rd generation master craftsman, the last maker of traditional handmade tiles.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
---|---|
Number of participants: |
7~12 people |
Credit card OK
Craftsman profile

Masahisa Asada
Profile
After graduating from the Osaka Institute of Technology in 1972, he entered his family business, Asada Kawara Factory, that was founded by his grandfather in 1913 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto. Besides the roof tiles, he creates other products, such as popular Shoki-san straps or lampshades.