Kameoka/Kyotamba in Handmade / Handcraft workshops

• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not talk to an attractive young swordsmith about Japanese swords and create your own small knife? ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤Practice removing the soil⑥Removing the soil⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Meikiri⑩Completed You can take it home on the day! 《Duration》3 to 5 hours *Depends on the number of people participating. Regarding reservations: We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, making it difficult to make reservations.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and mailed to you at a later date. *Currently, it takes about 10 days for delivery. *Domestic delivery is free, but if shipping overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, and it is difficult to make reservations.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

●Indigo dyeing experience at Kyoto Hozu Ai Kobo ・A craftsman who has been holding indigo dyeing experiences for over 1,500 people a year will carefully teach you how to dye, making it a workshop where even beginners can participate with confidence♪ ・There are a wide variety of dyeing materials, so you can bring your own indigo dyeing experience. ・There is a high degree of freedom in design, so you can create truly original works rather than starting from a set design. Let's create an original indigo dyeing work that is one of a kind in the world! *The indigo dyeing experience will be a real indigo dyeing experience using Ryukyu indigo from Okinawa. ●Experience flow (1) We will talk about the indigo dyeing procedure, indigo knowledge, design, and how to tie the dye. (2) We will actually tie the dye and make a design. (3) Enter the dyeing area and start dyeing! (4) Take a commemorative photo with the indigo dyed item you have made. (Only for those who wish to participate)●Indigo dyeing experience information2-15 people can participate at onceThere are time slots at 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00, and the experience lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes●Selectable materials, sizes, and prices(1) Short-sleeved T-shirt (100-160 S-XXXL) 3,850 yen(2) Medium tote bag (width 36 x height 37 x depth 11) 3,850 yen●Access50 Sannotsubo, Hozu-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto Prefecture・20 minutes on foot from Kameoka Station・5 minutes by taxi from Kameoka Station・Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shino IC on the Kyoto Jukan ExpresswayParking available for up to 6 cars●Nearby tourist spots(1) Hozugawa River Rafting(2) Trolley train(3) Sanga Stadium(4) Izumo Taisha Shrine(5) Yunohana Onsen(6) Hozugawa Auto Campground●What kind of workshop is Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop? Founded in 1997. Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio Co., Ltd., a Kyoto indigo dyeing and Ryukyu indigo dyeing studio in Kameoka, Kyoto, revived the mythical Kyoto indigo "Kyoto indigo" in 2015 and branded it as "Kyoho indigo." We are a studio that handles everything from indigo cultivation to dyeing and processing. While providing many Ryukyu indigo dyes to major fashion brands, we also create a variety of specialty products from Hozu, Kameoka using Kyoindigo/Kyoho indigo.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups