This Tatami making experience in Kyoto blends hands-on craft at a long established shop with over 300 years of experience. You start with a short lecture on tatami’s history and structure, explore the working space, then learn t... 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

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

This activity is unique because it blends Japanese denim craftsmanship with Kyoto’s traditional artisan culture in a way that’s rarely accessible to visitors. Instead of simply observing, participants actively take part in the... More

Discover the calming world of Japanese incense through a hands-on blending workshop in Kyoto. In this experience, you will create your own original incense by selecting from nine carefully prepared scent options. Each aroma repre... More

Do you know the dyeing technique called “katazome”? Before the advent of Inkjet Printers and Laser Impression, kimono patterns were made, either by hand painting or using this stencil technique. Hand painting consists of drawi... 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

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

History and Evolution of Sashiko Sashiko, meaning “little stabs,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868). It began as a practical way to reinforce and insulate clothing, used by farmers and fishermen to mend garments for harsh ... More

This fragrance-making workshop offers a unique experience where you create your own personalized perfume from a curated collection of 20 carefully prepared scents. One of the distinctive features of this experience is the blind sc... More