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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 ♪

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

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

This is an indigo dyeing experience using Indian indigo. Please bring in one item of cloth, T-shirt, or other item you would like to dye using indigo dyeing and have it dyed freely. The staff will explain the experience in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women!After the experience, you can take a hot breath with a drink. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Whatever you like Please tell us what you would like to dye. Please hold it. Up to 1 item (200g). The quality is limited to natural fibers such as cotton and linen. Please note that synthetic fibers such as polyester cannot be dyed. ★Things to be dyed You can dye one item of your choice, such as cloth or a T-shirt. [You can bring in whatever you want to dye. ]In addition to bringing your own, we also have tote bags and T-shirts available. T-shirt 1,320 yen (tax included) Tote bag 700 yen (tax included) Please order at time of reservation. [Drink included] After the experience, you will have a hot break 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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• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• 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! (*'▽')

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale