Beauty in the Break Kintsugi is the practice of highlighting scars rather than hiding them. In this workshop, you take a shattered piece of pottery and use gold to turn the cracks into its most striking feature. It is a slow, tac... More

Hi everyone♪ Welcome to Kyoto Do you know ONIGAWARA?it is on the rooftop of Japanese temples and old house's It's a talisman with a scary face. It has a history of about 1378 to 1400 years. Although it looks difficult, we have ... More

Create your own handmade chopsticks using carefully selected Kyoto wood in this unique cultural workshop. In this hands-on experience, you will shape, carve, and finish your own pair of chopsticks while learning about Japanese cra... More

This workshop is unique because it lets you hand-craft your own wooden chopsticks in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, guided by a local artisan using traditional tools. Instead of simply watching a demonstration, you experience t... More

Experience making hand made rings by hammering the texture using the japanese traditional style called "Tankin". You Will choose your favorite material, thickness, shape and texture. Then, using special hammers and tools by custom... More

Create your own original Japanese incense in a traditional Kyoto setting. In this hands on experience, you will blend natural fragrance ingredients to design a scent that reflects your personal taste and mood. Incense has been pa... More

Step into a historic wooden building over 100 years old, where you can create your very own pair of chopsticks in a truly immersive workshop experience. Select your favorite wood, carve it with a plane, smooth it with sandpaper, f... More

Experience real indigo dyeing inside a hidden Kyoto atelier—guided by true artisans, using natural fermented indigo rarely seen by the public.... More

Engage in a hands-on vintage coin ring-making workshop in Tokyo that immerses you in traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll take authentic vintage coins from Japan and beyond and t... More

Experience Beauty and Skill Through Traditional Japanese Calligraphy in Kyoto’s Historic Ninenzaka Immerse yourself in the elegance of traditional calligraphy in a serene space located in the picturesque and historic Ninenzaka ... More

The craftsman teaching the sharpening and handle attachment has trained at a knife shop with over 150 years of history. Because he has undergone all-round training in sharpening, handle attachment, and even engraving, he is able t... More

Step into the serene world of Ikebana at HanaYou’s studio in Kyoto, where you can create your own stunning floral arrangement. Under the expert guidance of Ryoko Arnwine, HanaYou's founder, engage in a 90-minute hands-on class... More

Discover the elegance of kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding art with centuries of history. This hands-on course invites you to experience the techniques that have been carefully passed down since the Edo period, while learn... More

This Zen workshop offers a truly unique opportunity to experience mindfulness in a calm, natural setting, not inside a temple, but by the riverside, surrounded by trees and fresh air. It’s designed not just as a tourist activity... More

- Hands-on Origami classes in English (no experience needed!) - Learn to fold classic designs like cranes, frogs, warrior helmets, and seasonal themes. - Small class sizes — perfect for beginners and travelers. - Recommended for... More

This workshop is led by the owner of Craft Gallery SALUK, a skilled pewtersmith, who will guide you as you create your own pewter sake cup. Pewter has been part of Japanese culture since the 8th century, first used by nobles and ... More

Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces. In ... More

This is a very unique activity where you can actually learn how to make bamboo crafts. You can design and make your own bamboo craft such as LED lantern, smartphone holder, flower base, sake bottle, sake cup, tea cup…at your own... More

Travelers can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.... More

You can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) in-person and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.... More