Enjoy a truly special Kyoto cultural experience with a private kimono and hakama dressing session near Nijo Castle. This is a one-group-only experience, offering a calm and personalized atmosphere away from crowds. Professional ki... More

Mukonoso Station is 15 minutes by regular train from the popular Hankyu Umeda Station. The studio is located in a quiet residential area on the south side of Mukonoso Station. It is a 5-minute walk from the station. I will paint... More

Craft a stunning Matcha Parfait replica in this engaging workshop that showcases traditional Japanese food sample techniques. Guided by friendly staff, you will master the art of realistic whipped cream, paint delightful waffle de... More

Experience Japanese calligraphy as a mindful, meditative practice, not just a technique Held in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya, offering a rare and authentic cultural setting Guided by a Japanese female calligraphy artist, with Engl... More

Don’t Just Eat Osaka—Remake It! 30-Min "Night Parfait" Workshop Why this is a must-do: Most tourists leave Osaka with just a full stomach. You? You’ll leave with a masterpiece! Located in Sennichimae Doguyasuji (Kitchenware ... More

Authentic traditional experience You can fully immerse yourself in the art of Washi papermaking by creating paper from natural fibers of the Kozo, following time-honored techniques. Learn directly from a master craftsman Under th... More

Experience traditional culture at a long-established incense specialty studio with over a hundred years of history in Ei, which is renowned as a town of fragrance. Blend herbal medicine, such as traditional aromatic woods and spic... More

Take a journey to learn about Sen no Rikyu, a key figure in Japanese tea culture, at Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko, a cultural facility that introduces important sites related to the tea ceremony. This tour not only follows the ... More

At Maana, our renovation work has led us to a deep appreciation for Tsuchikabe—a distinctive blend of clay, rice straw, sand, and seaweed, crafted by skilled craftspeople called Sakans. In our workshop, let's discover this tradi... More

History of kanji and the art behind it Kanji originated in ancient China as pictographic and ideographic symbols used to record meaning rather than sound. Over centuries, these characters traveled to Japan, where they were adapted... More

You can experience it in a Japanese-style room in a typical Japanese house. You can also see the ordinary lives of Japanese people and it will be a good memory of your trip to Japan. You can replace your name with Kanji characters... More

Join a local Japanese artisan in a quaint boutique located in the heart of Kyoto for a unique workshop experience making a traditional Japanese "Temari" using authentic beautiful Kimono fabrics. Experience making a "Temari", a tr... More

A one-of-a-kind experience in Kyoto. A traditional Kyoto townhouse where you can enjoy hands-on crafting experiences with an active Buddhist monk. There are two types of experience courses: incense making and natural stone bracele... More

Wear a traditional Japanese outfit called a jinbei and enjoy an immersive pottery experience inspired by Japanese culture. This is a special opportunity to learn directly from an experienced, award-winning instructor in a relaxed ... More

Ever wanted to take home something truly unique from Japan — not bought, but made by your own hands? In this 90-minute experience near Nijo Castle, you'll needle felt your own Kanji character from natural wool — a meditative,... More

Discover the beauty of Japanese culture through a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto. In this shared experience, a knowledgeable host will guide you through the art of preparing and enjoying high-quality Uji matcha, paired with sea... More

The biggest attraction is that you can experience two traditional cultures privately. You'll discover traditional Japanese culture and learn techniques that can easily be repeated at home. You can watch IKEBANA(flower arrangement)... More

Step into a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse and enjoy a fully private cultural experience at Onishi Tsune Shoten, a renowned folding fan atelier with over a century of history. This exclusive, one-group-only program invites you to ta... More

You can create a one-of-a-kind light that is uniquely yours. A veteran with 16 years of experience as a craftsman is available to offer advice on both the creation process and design. We also accept individual and group experien... More

Step into the world of traditional Japanese art and strategy. Unlike typical tourist activities, our Hanafuda workshop offers a hands-on dive into a 200-year-old card game. You won't just play; you'll learn the poetic meanings beh... More