In the heart of Kyoto, experience our exclusive Wedding & Engagement Ring Making Workshop, offering couples the chance to create unique symbols of their love with expert artisans' help. This intimate workshop lets you forge jewe... More

This studio is located one minute away from Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage Site. There are many restaurants around the studio. You can easily get there by bus from Kyoto Station. This experience allows you to give shape to y... More

You can make a copper tray with your own hands!! In this private workshop, you can experience authentic Japanese metalcraft. A skilled craft worker will assist you in making a nice tray. You can bring back the tray on the day.... More

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, a timeless practice that dates back centuries. This art form may seem esoteric and inaccessible at first glance, but with just a little basic knowledge and practice, anyone can cr... More

Your kids will have the opportunity to share fun experiences with local kids and learn more about Japanese culture. This is the only place in Kyoto where you can do this. You can enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto while your kids do fun a... More

The essence of 'Japanese calligraphy' is not about writing beautifully and correctly. It is a way of expressing a multitude of emotions using extremely simple materials: ink and water. The programme was created by a calligrapher w... More

Please come and try Traditional Japanese Calligraphy! You can learn a new skill and get some great authentically Japanese Souvenirs to take home! Check out the video below for an example of the class, and make a reservation ASAP! ... More

・Learn from a Professional Origami Instructor Gain expert guidance from a skilled instructor who will teach you the art of origami, ensuring you create beautiful, intricate designs with ease. ・Experience Japanese Culture Thro... More

"The unique aspect of this workshop is the opportunity to experience Tsumami Zaiku, a traditional Japanese craft. This centuries-old technique involves folding small pieces of fabric to create intricate floral designs. Even beginn... More

・We make 6-7 incense which is the only incense in the world "made only from matcha".It warms without burning to give off the aroma of tea.You don't have to worry about ash care or smoke health hazards. ・The matcha tea used ha... More

The sharpness of a sword is determined by sharpening! Japanese kitchen knives are very popular. What is important is maintenance. Chefs continue to carefully sharpen their own precious kitchen knives with the best whetstones to pr... More

Discover the art of incense making in Kyoto, just 10 minutes from Kinkakuji Temple. Blend natural ingredients like sandalwood and cinnamon, choose colors, and mold your incense into seasonal Japanese shapes such as cherry blossoms... More

・Wearing a traditional haori (kimono-style jacket). ・You can enjoy exquisite sushi crafted by a skilled master chef. ・You will be guided to a traditional Japanese house on the basement floor, imbued with the elegant atmosphe... 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

Experience the unique "Sōsen Aogi," a fan-making plan at the long-established Shimizu Shoten in Kyoto, which is celebrating its 78th anniversary. The "Sōsen Aogi" is a new type of origami fan that does not use fan ribs, making i... More

Experience the “shibori” of scarves under the direct guidance of internationally renowned traditional craftsman Terukazu Matsuoka. You will observe traditional craft techniques ranging from classic Japanese techniques to the l... More

In this 150-minute tour you will visit Kyoto's Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory, which refines over 70% of Japan's domestic urushi lacquer, see how lacquer has been used inside a prominent Buddhist temple and eat lunch using the t... More

For centuries in Japan, fermented indigo dyeing has been used to create a spectrum of blue masterpieces, cherished for their symbolic and protective qualities. Dye your own textile (or use one provided by us), and learn about the ... More