Kansai in Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

At the “AKARI Design Studio”, handmade Japanese paper lighting experiences are held as needed. The “Standard Course” has 3 to 4 types On the day You can choose and produce it. Price: 5000 per person yen/ 6000 yen* Varies depending on the shape to be manufactured. On the day Please decide after looking at the sample. I want to challenge making full-blown Japanese paper lighting. Take your time Kyoto I want to have a unique experience! Recommended for those who (^ _-)-☆ You can make shapes and patterns yourself, so you will definitely be satisfied! Of course, carefully Explanations We will also participate, so please participate with peace of mind (^ ^ ♪ Works On the day Completed and can be taken home. It can also be delivered to your home at a later date.

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• Age 8～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 16:30

W (double) version of braid and power stone bracelet. One can be made with braids and power stones, and one can be made with only braids. There are about 14 types of power stones within the price, and you can choose 3 from about 20 types for an additional charge. You can choose from four types of metal fittings: hook type, new hook (extra charge), magnet (extra charge), mantel (extra charge). Adjust the size to suit you. Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Kyoto Make with. Kyoto Feel. Kyoto ・ Akari Design Studio holds a “Japanese paper Akari handmade experience”. Let's make only one Japanese paper light in the world (^^ ♪ In “Light Course”, you can freely create your own pattern using beautiful original dyed Japanese paper. Paste the base Japanese paper and dry it to complete your own Japanese paper light. Also, it will be very happy as a gift for loved ones (^ _-)-☆ With good friends, couples, and families. Since you can experience up to 8 people at the same time, such as group trips and graduation trips Kyoto You can enjoy it as one of the recreations. It takes about 1 and a half hours to 2 hours to complete, so you can enjoy it between sightseeing ♪

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In this plan, you can choose your favorite from M course, T-shirt (90 – XXXL), tote bag (medium size), and the whole process of Japanese traditional craft "Roketsu dyeing" "Dyeing and drying from drawing" You will experience "until". No need for painting, even children are OK! !! A locust dyeing craftsman will carefully guide you. Choose from many sketches and combine them. Also, the original design is OK. Trace the sketch using a brush with wax, then put on boots, apron, and gloves and dye it yourself. After dyeing, remove the wax you drew and you're done. The part drawn with wax remains white as the original fabric without being dyed, and you can easily create simple and deep works dyed with wax, such as shades due to the thickness of the wax and crack patterns due to wax cracks. The work is completed in about 90 to 120 minutes and you can take it home on the day. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① There are many sketches available, so you can choose your favorite sketch from them. The original design is also OK ② Once the sketch is decided, trace the sketch using a brush with wax. Draw a rough sketch with the heated wax included in the brush. ③ Dye the cotton cloth with the sketch drawn with wax in the dye. Please enjoy the dyeing experience by yourself. ④ Soaping work: Put the dyed cotton cloth in a kettle with boiling water and remove only the wax from the cloth. ⑤ Wash the cotton cloth from which the wax has been removed, dehydrate it with a dehydrator, and then dry it. ⑥ You can take home the finished work on the day. Please take home your precious memories in Kyoto.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In this plan, you can choose your favorite from M course, tenugui (35cmx98cm), tapestry (45cm x 90cm), goodwill (45cm x 90cm), and the whole process of Japanese traditional craft "Rouketsu dyeing" "Drawing a picture" From dyeing to drying ”. No need for painting, even children are OK! !! A locust dyeing craftsman will carefully guide you. Choose from many sketches and combine them. Also, the original design is OK. Trace the sketch using a brush with wax, then put on boots, apron, and gloves and dye it yourself. After dyeing, remove the wax you drew and you're done. The part drawn with wax remains white as the original fabric without being dyed, and you can easily create simple and deep works dyed with wax, such as shades due to the thickness of the wax and crack patterns due to wax cracks. The work is completed in about 90 to 120 minutes and you can take it home on the day. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① There are many sketches available, so you can choose your favorite sketch from them. The original design is also OK ② Once the sketch is decided, trace the sketch using a brush with wax. Draw a rough sketch with the heated wax included in the brush. ③ Dye the cotton cloth with the sketch drawn with wax in the dye. Please enjoy the dyeing experience by yourself. ④ Soaping work: Put the dyed cotton cloth in a kettle with boiling water and remove only the wax from the cloth. ⑤ Wash the cotton cloth from which the wax has been removed, dehydrate it with a dehydrator, and then dry it. ⑥ You can take home the finished work on the day. Please take home your precious memories in Kyoto.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 17:30

Make an original bracelet. You can choose your favorite materials such as precious stones, wooden balls, glass beads, etc. (*The price changes depending on the size and type of ball.) You can take it home as a Kyoto souvenir on the day. If it is made by your grandfather, grandmother, parents, etc., it will be smoother if you can measure the circumference of your arm. There are many shrines and temples in the area, so it is a convenient area for sightseeing, so please stop by to make a memory of your trip. Thank you.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 17:30

It is a handmade experience of rosary. It is an experience to make an informal rosary that can be used widely in general. Assemble your own wooden balls and precious stones (crystal, jade, etc.), thread them into a string, assemble the braid yourself, choose a tassel, and attach it yourself. . You can make one rosary in the world and take it home. Please take this opportunity to make a rosary that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as for yourself or as a souvenir for your family. When visiting temples and other places during your trip to Kyoto, take it out of your bag and visit, and it will look very elegant. If you make it with only precious stones, it will be from 6,000 yen. There is also a paid option (1,000 yen) for twisted bunches. Please wear a mask for customers. Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

I want to do something more cultural in Kyoto! We have set up an evening Tour Time for those who like. You can create accessories such as cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings and straps with Mizuhiki. I can make various shapes from one string, so I think you will surely enjoy it. When you go out with a cute decoration made by yourself, why not attach it? Ideal for gifts.

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• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

It is a one-of-a-kind bracelet (anklet) making experience that is a collaboration between a braided bracelet and a power stone. The braided cords are made using a platform called Marudai, which is used in the movie. You can choose 3 power stones from about 15 types. There are about 30 types with additional charge (200 yen or 300 yen per piece). There are about 9 types of metal parts to put in between. There are about 20 types with additional charge (150 yen or 200 yen per piece). You can choose 2 colors from about 30 kinds of threads. You can choose from four types of clasp: hook, new hook (100 yen), magnet (300 yen), mantel (150 yen). Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In this plan, you can choose your favorite from S course, square size (45cm x 45cm, place mat (32cm x 45cm), tote bag (S size)), and the whole process of Japanese traditional craft "Rocket dyeing" "Draw a picture" You will experience "From things to dyeing and drying". No need for painting. Children are OK! The placemat dyeing craftsman will carefully guide you. Choose from many sketches and combine them. Also, the original design is OK. After tracing the sketch, put on boots, an apron, and gloves and dye it by yourself. After dyeing, remove the drawn wax. You can easily make a simple and deep work dyed with a placemat such as a crack pattern. The work is completed in about 90 to 120 minutes and you can take it home on the day. You can choose your favorite sketch. You can also use the original design. ② Once you have decided on the sketch, trace the sketch with a brush with a wax. ③ Draw the sketch with the heated and melted wax in the brush. ③ Draw the sketch with the wax. Dye the drawn cotton fabric by immersing it in dye. Enjoy the dyeing experience by yourself. ④ Soaping work: Put the dyed cotton fabric in a kettle boiled in boiling water and remove only the wax of the fabric. ⑤ Wash the cotton cloth from which the wax has been removed, dehydrate it with a dehydrator, and then dry it. ⑥ You can take the finished work home on the day. Please bring back your precious memories in Kyoto.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

The "Washi Candle Lamp Course" is based on a glass candle holder, pasted with colorfully dyed ultra-thin Japanese paper, and cut out your favorite pattern with a wide variety of cutout punches! Anyone can easily do it. A nice Japanese paper lamp is completed. It's not just a candle, but a very soft light that wraps around the space because it passes through Japanese paper. Since it is a candle type that does not require a cord, it can be easily placed anywhere. You can use it as soon as you take it home, so it will be your favorite healing item from that day (^ _-)-☆ You can use it for yourself or as a gift. Great for Christmas and other home parties! I want to experience something unique to Kyoto! If you think that, please feel free to challenge. You can make your own light (table stand lighting) using Japanese paper. of course! We will explain it carefully, so anyone can feel free to join us, including families, couples, and women. The moment when the completed Japanese paper light lights up is a truly moving experience! (*'▽')

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Nara Why don't you try to make traditional handicrafts and roosters at the tile factory located in a culture-rich land? The size is adult Mini size of about fully spread out one's hand. About three weeks later, I can meet the surface of the finished oni tile for the first time. After creation, it is thoroughly dried and baked, and the power of evil demons is stored and delivered.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Bring in your red iron dyeing at the workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families♪ ‥Red Gara dyeing is a natural dye that can be removed from the soil and turned into soil. It is an energy-saving dyeing method that requires only a small amount of water. Please bring in one item of cloth, T-shirt, or other item you would like to dye using Red Garla dye and have it dyed freely. You can choose your favorite color and do tie-dye or gradation. Our staff will explain everything in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women! ‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Please bring anything you would like to dye. Up to 1 item (200g). ★Things to be dyed You can dye one item of your choice, such as cloth or a T-shirt. ★ [Drink included] After the experience, you can take a hot breath while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.

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

[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Red iron plate tightening at a workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families♪ Comes with a tenugui towel ‥∴‥ Red dye is a natural dye that can be removed from the soil and turned into soil. It is an energy-saving dyeing method that requires only a small amount of water. You will use iron dye to fold the fabric and use a wooden block to tie it. This is a dyeing technique used for yukata that creates continuous patterns based on the way the fabric is folded and the combination of boards. Our staff will explain everything in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women! ‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Please join us empty-handed. ★What you will be dyeing: You will be dyeing an Ise cotton tenugui towel. ★Drink included After the experience, you can take a hot breath while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

We will make a key chain using Kyoto twisted tassels. Braid "Kumihimo" like "Your Name". Choose up to 2 colors of thread by yourself and make a set of four. Tie a knot and attach it to the tassel to make a key holder. Kanae-musubi is a type of knotting method that has been used for a long time in the field of Kyoto Kumihimo as a way to make wishes come true. The price may change depending on the type of twisted tassel. (5 00 yen) The charms shown in the photo can be attached separately for a fee (200 yen to 500 yen). Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

I want to do something more cultural in Kyoto! We have set up an evening Tour Time for those who like. You can create accessories such as cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings and straps with Mizuhiki. I can make various shapes from one string, so I think you will surely enjoy it. When you go out with a cute decoration made by yourself, why not attach it? Ideal for gifts.

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• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

The smell bag has a long history, Nara It has been used by people since the time. Natural fragrance is also excellent in insect repellent, and you can easily enjoy the scent by placing it in a bag and putting it in a bag as a worry that you cannot see. You will make a fragrance bag by blending fine chips of fragrant wood and making your own scent and putting it in a small bag of gold crab. Kyoto As a souvenir On the day You can take it home. There are many temples and shrines nearby and it is convenient for sightseeing area So please drop in for your memories of your trip ♪

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