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Kyo-karakami Maruni
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Holiday | Mondays,Sundays,Public holidays, New Year's holidays, Obon holidays |
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Business hours | 10:00~17:30 |
Workshop info | Karakami paper that adorns Shinto shrines, Buddist temples and tearooms Simply put, Kyo-karakami is a type of woodblock print which uses printing blocks hand-carved on magnolia wood with traditional patterns passed down from ancient times. It is produced by a traditional method where coloring materials called kira (mica) and gofun (white pigment) are added to its surface, and the design is copied with the palm of the hand by overlaying it onto washi paper or torinoko (lustrous and smooth paper) one sheet at a time. To this day, Maruni continues to use printing blocks from the Tempo Era (1830-1844) and protects the patterns, coloring materials, tools, and traditions of old. |
[041-02] Atelier visit & small-scale karakami printing workshop Show detail

This course gives you an opportunity to tour the atelier where the karakami is printed and to try your hand at authentic woodblock printing.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 3days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~6 people Day : Wednesday, Thursday(every other day), Friday(every other day) |
[041-01] Atelier visit & KARAKAMI KIT experience Show detail

You will print postcards using a small-scale printing “KARAKAMI KIT”.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 3days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~12 people Day : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
Sagaraden Nomura
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Holiday | Irregular holidays |
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Business hours | 9:00~18:00 ※ Please choose the start time of this workshop: ①10:00, ②13:00, ③15:00 |
Workshop info | The multi-coloured appeal of mother-of-pearl inlay |
[027-04]Atelier visit & raden maki-e workshop (a pair of coasters; with cutting mother-of-pearl out yourself) Show detail

Don't miss a chance to try your hand at raden, one of the decorative techniques of Kyoto lacquerware. You can cut out the desired shape of mother-of-pearl yourself. Take the decorated coasters with you on the same day.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~10 people |
[027-01]Atelier visit & raden maki-e workshop (round tray) Show detail

Don't miss a chance to try your hand at raden, one of the decorative techniques of Kyoto lacquerware. You can take the decorated tray with you on the same day.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
3~10 people |
[027-03]Atelier visit & raden maki-e workshop (round tray; with cutting mother-of-pearl out yourself) Show detail

Don't miss a chance to try your hand at raden, one of the decorative techniques of Kyoto lacquerware. You can cut out the desired shape of mother-of-pearl yourself. Take the decorated round tray with you on the same day.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~10 people |
[027-02]Atelier visit & raden maki-e workshop (a pair of coasters) Show detail

Don't miss a chance to try your hand at raden, one of the decorative techniques of Kyoto lacquerware. You can take the decorated coasters with you on the same day.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
3~10 people |
Sanadahimo Enami
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Holiday | Wednesday |
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Business hours | 10:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | The narrowest woven fabric in the world favoured by samurai |
[029-01]Atelier visit & sanadahimo accessory workshop (brooch for glasses) Show detail

Learn about traditional sanadahimo cords from the 15th-generation master craftsman, who was a special adviser to “Sanada Maru” historical drama series on NHK TV
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~10 people |
[029-02]Atelier visit & sanadahimo accessory workshop (bracelet) Show detail

Learn about traditional sanadahimo cords from the 15th-generation master craftsman, who was a special adviser to “Sanada Maru” historical drama series on NHK TV
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~20 people |
[029-04]Atelier visit & sanadahimo accessory workshop (strap with incense inside) Show detail

Learn about traditional sanadahimo cords from the 15th-generation master craftsman, who was a special adviser to “Sanada Maru” historical drama series on NHK TV
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~20 people |
[029-03]Atelier visit & sanadahimo accessory workshop (strap) Show detail

Learn about traditional sanadahimo cords from the 15th-generation master craftsman, who was a special adviser to “Sanada Maru” historical drama series on NHK TV
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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2~20 people |
待望の体験 Translate
昨年9月に体験の申込みをしていましたが、大型台風接近によりやむなく断念。京都訪問のこの機会に改めて申込み、行かせていただきました。体験のなかでも真田紐の由来やデザインの違いの理由など、知らなかったことをたくさんお教えいた...
Tsujigahana Tie-dyeing Atelier ESHIBORIAN
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Holiday | Sundays |
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Business hours | 10:00~18:00 |
Workshop info | Still flourishing phantom dyeing technique Tsujigahana was in fashion in Azuchi-Momoyama period (1558-1600), when it was a term designating a gorgeous kimono. Nowadays, it’s called a “phantom dyeing technique” because of its very little documented origins. ESHIBORIAN is an atelier where Fukumura Hirotoshi and his son Takeshi are reviving tsujigahana dyeing techniques. Shibori-zome, or tie-dyeing performed by sewing, binding and clamping fabric before immersing it into dye liquor, is complemented by other decorative techniques, such as hand painting, to create picturesque bright-coloured patterns. This precious traditional craft is maintained in the northern part of Kyoto blessed with high-quality underground water. |
[021-08] Atelier visit & tsujigahana stole natural dyeing workshop (you can take the stole with you on the same day) Show detail

How about making a unique stole using natural dyes and tsujigahana dyeing technique at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~5 people |
[021-07] Atelier visit & sekka-shibori stole natural dyeing workshop (you can take the stole with you on the same day) Show detail

How about making a unique stole using natural dyes and sekka-shibori dyeing technique at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~5 people |
[021-06] Atelier visit & sekka-shibori furoshiki dyeing workshop (you can take the furoshiki with you on the same day) Show detail

How about making a unique furoshiki using sekka-shibori dyeing technique at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~5 people |
[021-05] Atelier visit & plum blossom rin-dashi obiage dyeing workshop (shipped at a later date) Show detail

How about making a unique obiage using tsujigahana techniques at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~5 people |
[021-01]Atelier visit (with 1 tie-dyed handkerchief offered) Show detail

Enjoy your visit to the atelier of tsujigahana, or “phantom dyeing technique”, located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~8 people |
[021-02]Atelier visit & sekka shibori obiage making workshop (shipped at a later date) Show detail

How about making a unique obiage using itajime shibori technique at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~5 people |
[021-03]Atelier visit & tsujigahana obiage making workshop (shipped at a later date) Show detail

How about making a unique obiage using tsujigahana techniques at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~5 people |
Wonderful visit to Eshiborian atelier Translate
The highlight of my trip to Kyoto was the afternoon I spent at the Eshiborian atelier. Despite speaking no Jap...
[021-04] Atelier visit & tsujigahana furoshiki dyeing workshop (you can take the furoshiki with you on the same day) Show detail

How about making a unique furoshiki using tsujigahana technique at an atelier located in a place full of nature at the foot of Mt. Hiei?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~5 people |
京鹿の子絞り Translate
場所が自然の中、お客様は職人さんと話ができったり、実際に風呂敷が使ったり、大喜びでした。
Watabun
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Holiday | Saturdays,Sundays,public,holidays |
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Business hours | 10:00~16:00 |
Workshop info | Feel the history of Nishijin brocades in an old Kyoto machiya |
[030-01]Atelier visit (with a souvenir included) Show detail

Enjoy your visit to a long-established Nishijin brocade shop with a more than 100-year history.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~15 people |
[030-02]Handloom weaving experience (with a souvenir included) Show detail

Enjoy your visit to a long-established Nishijin brocade shop with a more than 100-year history.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 1week before |
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Number of participants: |
2~5 people |
Matsui Shuzo
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Holiday | Sundays & public holidays |
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Business hours | 9:00~18:00 |
Workshop info | The oldest traditional sake brewery in central Kyoto |
[028-01]Sake brewery visit & sake tasting Show detail

Visit the oldest sake brewery in central Kyoto and taste some of its products.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~20 people |
RAKUNYU-GAMA
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Holiday | Open year-round |
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Business hours | 9:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | The warm simplicity of Raku ware pottery |
[015-02]Atelier visit & tea bowl making experience Show detail

Reservation deadline: | 3days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~8 people |
[015-01]Atelier visit & sake cup making experience Show detail

Offer yourself a chance to make the one and only sake cup in the world using the Raku ware "hand-shaping technique".
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~8 people |
KOSHUN-GAMA
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Holiday | Sundays & public holidays (inquire in advance) |
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Business hours | 9:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | The appeal of bright-coloured Cochin ware |
[014-01]Atelier visit & Cochin porcelaine painting experience Show detail

Koshun-gama is the only place in Japan where you can experience Cochin porcelain painting! (According to the investigation by Fureaikan)
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~10 people |
HIYOSHIYA
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Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays & New Year's holiday |
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Business hours | 10:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | The ultimate protector of Kyoto-style umbrella tradition |
[013-01]Atelier visit & miniature umbrella making experience Show detail

Enjoy creating wonderful memories of your trip while learning the history of Japanese umbrella from the only maker of traditional Japanese umbrellas in Kyoto.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~6 people |
SOUSHI TSUZURE-EN TEXTILE STUDIO
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Holiday | Irregular holidays |
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Business hours | 10:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | Nishijin Tsuzure-ori: delicate painting-like brocade weaving |
[011-04]Atelier visit & loom weaving experience (lampshade) Show detail

Become a fan of Tsuzure-ori tapestry weaving by meeting and talking to Kikuo Hirano, the distinguished expert in his field decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award!
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~2 people In case of 4 participants, please contact us. |
[011-03]Atelier visit & loom weaving experience Show detail

Become a fan of Tsuzure-ori tapestry weaving by meeting and talking to Kikuo Hirano, the distinguished expert in his field decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award!
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~2 people |
Wonderful resourxe Translate
What a great resource to connect travelers w local artisans!
[011-02]Atelier visit & thread winding experience Show detail

Become a fan of Tsuzure-ori tapestry weaving by meeting and talking to Kikuo Hirano, the distinguished expert in his field decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award!
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~6 people |
[011-01]Atelier visit Show detail

Become a fan of Tsuzure-ori tapestry weaving by meeting and talking to Kikuo Hirano, the distinguished expert in his field decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award!
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
2~10 people |
KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio
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Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (inquire in advance) |
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Business hours | 9:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | The beauty of Nishiki created through orchestrated effort of numerous craftsmen |
[009-03]Atelier visit & accessory making experience Show detail

Enjoy a genuine hands-on experience of creating your own unique silk brocade accessory!
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~10 people |
[009-02]Atelier visit & loom weaving experience Show detail

How about a genuine hands-on experience of Nishiki brocade weaving, the pinnacle of Japanese silk weaving art?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~4 people |
[009-01]Atelier visit(+special benefit) Show detail

Visit a textile studio and get acquainted with genuine Nishiki brocades, the pinnacle of Japanese silk weaving art.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~20 people |
JAKKYU
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Holiday | Mondays & Tuesdays |
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Business hours | 11:30~18:00 |
Workshop info | The last standing spinning top maker |
[005-01]Atelier visit & Kyoto spinning top making experience Show detail

How about a rare experience of making of an original colorful Kyoto spinning top in a studio situated just near Nijo Castle?
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~10 people |
SHIOMI DANSEN
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Holiday | Sundays, public holidays & irregular closings on Saturdays |
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Business hours | 10:00~18:00 |
Workshop info | Kyoto round fans, elegant touch of freshness |
[004-01]Atelier visit & round fan paper cutting experience Show detail

Decorate a round fan with Japanese paper cutting technique.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
3~8 people |
UNRAKU-GAMA
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Holiday | Sundays |
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Business hours | 9:00~17:00 |
Workshop info | Uniqueness of subtle green glaze |
[003-01]Atelier visit + small gift Show detail

Don't miss the sight of a small teapot taking shape in the artisan's skillful hands.
Show detailReservation deadline: | 2days before |
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Number of participants: |
1~35 people |
Great service and very interesting workshop Translate
It is the second time I was visiting Kyoto and the participation in the atelier organised by Kyoto Artisans Co...