Why don't you make your one and only Temari in the world? She usually runs a glasses shop, but for everyone's benefit, Grandma Yasue will teach you how to make them for those who come to Kurashiki! Temari has long been a favorit... More

Create a poetic “Sakura Light” lantern that projects cherry blossom patterns onto the floor — a signature Rakkō (falling light) design found only in Kurashiki. Experience Japanese craftsmanship inside Saikan, a 100-year-old... More

Step into a small craft shop in the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and experience the quiet beauty of sashiko stitching. Using high-quality denim from Kojima, Japan’s famous denim town, you will learn simple sash... More

Color an unglazed beckoning cat with acrylic paint to make your own beckoning cat. You can choose from three types of shapes: double-handed, left-handed, and round. You can take it home immediately after completion. How about your... More

The unique aspect of this tour is the fascinating experience of interacting with a current swordsmith in an actual Japanese sword-making workshop. Japanese swords are three-dimensional works of art made of iron. It is difficult ... More

The unique aspect of this tour is the fascinating experience of interacting with an active swordsmith at an actual Japanese sword-making site. Japanese swords are three-dimensional works of art in iron. It is difficult to fully a... More

-Enjoy a relaxing time creating sounds together, surrounded by the scent of the forest -A short 45-minute workshop perfect for young children and families -Choose between two fun handmade instruments: Wooden Kazoo or Bird Call ... More

Kirie is one of the painting techniques in which an underpainting dyed in black and white is fixed to a black paper, and unnecessary parts are cut out to create a picture. used in Japanese culture for a variety of purposes, such ... More