【Activities in Spring】 Things to do in Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya Area

• Age 5～Age 90
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• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

This is a hands-on experience of making prayer beads. This is an experience of making a simplified prayer beads that can be used widely. You can combine wooden beads and precious stones (crystal, jade, etc.) by yourself, thread them on the string by yourself, braid the string by yourself, choose the tassel, and attach it by yourself. You can make a one-of-a-kind prayer beads and take them home. Please take this opportunity to make prayer beads that can be used for various purposes such as your own things or as a souvenir for your family. When you visit a temple on a trip to Kyoto, if you take it out of your bag and pray, it will look very elegant. A combination of wooden beads and stones costs 5,000 to 6,000 yen. If you make it only with precious stones, it will cost 7,000 to 10,000 yen. There is also a paid option (2,000 yen) for twisted tassels. For men, it costs 4,500 to 15,000 yen. Only one person per experience participant is allowed to observe. Thank you for your cooperation.

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• Age 0～Age 80
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• 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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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

・A simple plan to create a ring from one coin ・A large amount... A treasure hunt where you can choose from about 10,000 types of coins! ・Create a ring with a coin from the year you were born or an anniversary year (if in stock) ・You can create sizes from -6 to 36. ・You will do all the work yourself. ・If there are 4 or more people participating, please call us and we will assist you. ・Aftercare is free forever ★Shapes of coin rings that can be made★ ●→Rings that can only be made here in Japan ・Normal ring (straight shape) ・Wavy ring (crown shape) ・Free ring (size adjustable) ●Hexagon ring (hexagonal) ●Square ring (rectangular) ●W ring (ring made of 2 rings connected together) + ￥3,000

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

・When making a ring, you can make a hole in the center of a coin, and use the scraps to make another accessory.・Give the accessory made from scraps to a special person! When two people get together, it becomes one coin...isn't it wonderful? ・An exciting treasure hunt from about 10,000 types of coins...to find the one that is destined?・You can also make hexagonal, square, and W rings that can only be experienced at SWING BY. ・We will respond to your requests with the support that only a craftsman can provide. ★Shapes of coin rings that can be made★ ●→Rings that can only be made here in Japan・Normal ring (straight shape)・Wavy ring (crown shape)・Free ring (size adjustable)●Hexagon ring (hexagonal)●Square ring (square)●W ring (ring made of two rings) + ￥3,000★Accessories that can be made from scraps★・Pendants・Bracelets・Anklets・Piercings・Earrings※You can experience this even on the day if there are seats available! You can also request production from a professional (#^.^#) Please call us first. 075-754-8288

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• Age 5～Age 90
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• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30

Make a keychain using Kyoto twisted tassels. Weave a braid like in "Your Name." Choose up to two colors of thread and braid four pieces. Tie a Kanai knot and attach it to the tassel to finish the keychain. Kanai knot is a type of knot for knotting braids, and has been used in the field of Kyoto braids for a long time as a way to make wishes come true. The price may vary depending on the type of twisted tassel. (1000 yen) The charms shown in the photo can be added for an additional fee (200 to 500 yen). Only one person per participant is allowed to observe. Thank you in advance.

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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 7～Age 75
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• 10:30 / 13:30

You can choose up to three letters of your choice from the alphabet from A to Z. Additional letters can be added for a fee (180 yen each). You can choose up to four colors from 20 colors for the braided strings and braid them. You can also add charms for a fee. It can be used for various purposes such as for your favorite idol or as a gift for a special person. If you would like to make two, one for a stuffed animal, etc., please write this in the comments section when making your reservation.

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• Age 5～Age 80
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• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 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 6～Age 100
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• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

At the "Ninshu Ware Gallery & Matcha Shop," produced by a pottery maker that purveyors the world heritage site Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto, you can experience a pottery landscape modeled after a dry landscape garden, and enjoy matcha tea from Ippodo and Japanese sweets from Senbon Gyokujuken. This is a plan that you can enjoy. At our store, which is a renovated Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago, you can easily experience Kyoto culture such as Kyoto's handmade pottery, Kyoto townhouses, matcha and Japanese sweets, and Karesansui.

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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 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This tour takes you around Nishiki Market in Kyoto and experiences making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls in a traditional Kyomachiya. While walking through Nishiki Market, bustling with local people, with an English-speaking guide, you will learn about seasonal ingredients and the unique food culture of Kyoto. After that, move to a quiet Kyomachiya and taste carefully selected local Kyoto sake. Then, try making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls with a Japanese host. You can have a warm experience as if you were invited into a Japanese home kitchen. Even if you are a beginner at cooking, you can do it. We will carefully support you in English, so please feel free to join us. This tour is perfect for families with small children and travelers who want to experience local life. Let's enjoy the taste and life of Kyoto together! ~Schedule for the day~①MeetingWe will wait in front of the Silver Monument at Kyoto Daimaru. ②Walk around Nishiki MarketWe will tour Nishiki Market with a guide. ③Nishiki Tenmangu ShrineWe will pray at the god that watches over Nishiki Market. ④After arriving at the Kyomachiya, we will have a sake tasting experience. We will experience tasting the local Kyoto sake prepared by the host. ⑤Home-cooked meals and sushi rolls experience in a KyomachiyaCooking experience with the host. Making your own sushi rolls is something special.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

This plan allows you to create cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings, straps and other accessories using Mizuhiki. You can also make three-dimensional accessories such as strawberries. You can make two or three accessories such as earrings or straps. You can make various shapes from a single string, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Why not add your own cute decorations? They're also perfect as gifts.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 16:00

Even in Kyoto, where there are many beautiful traditional cultures that have been passed down since ancient times, there are only a few "tayu" who are different from maiko and oiran. "Mugen no Toki" is a unique event by Suehiroya Aoitayu that allows you to experience the world of tayu with all five senses. Traditional ceremonies and dances can be visually enjoyed by adding video production using projection mapping to the dances, songs, and Japanese musical instruments performed by the tayu. Enjoy the overwhelming beauty of projection mapping at the "Kyoto Creative Garage", the site of Honnoji Temple. ~Experience flow~13:00 Tayu Dochu Watch the distinctive footwork, such as the Uchihachimonji, a ritualized version of the high priest's procession, and the high geta called Mitsuashi. 13:03 Kaoshi no Shiki, a ceremony to introduce the tayu to the guests, while the waitress calls out the tayu's name. 13:05 "Inishie" Danced by Tayu OnlyWatch the special dance "Inishie" that is danced by Tayu only and has been passed down from Tayu to Tayu. 13:10 Costume ExplanationWe will introduce the differences between Maiko and Geisha, such as Japanese hairstyle, 22 hairpins, Uchikake and Mitsuashi. 13:30 Biwa Performance "Honnoji"Enjoy a performance by Tayu at the site of Honnoji Temple. 13:50 Photo ShootYou can take photos with Tayu and Toge. Take lots of photos as a memento of Kyoto.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Become a Sushi Master in Kawaramachi, Kyoto!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Kyoto! ■COURSE ・Sushi-Roll Making Experience Course -10 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 2 pieces of Gunkan-maki If there are vegetarian or vegan people in your group, please inform us the number of vegetarian and vegan people. We can change fish ingredients to vegetables. ■SCHEDULE 90-min. session. After a lecture on the history of Japanese cuisine and Sushi, you'll get hands-on experience making Sushi, and then enjoy eating the Sushi you've made!■LOCATION Just a 5-min. walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. on the Hankyu- Line! The area is filled with plenty of convenient shops for shopping, making it easy to fit into your itinerary! ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Kyoto! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・Guests who are vegetarian or vegan are kindly asked to inform us at the time of booking.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Become a Sushi Master in Kawaramachi, Kyoto!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Kyoto!■COURSE ・Temari-Sushi Making Experience Course -10 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 2 pieces ofGunkan-maki-What's Temari Sushi? Beautifully crafted, bite-sized Sushi shaped like small decorative balls. Topped with colorful ingredients such as fresh fish, vegetables, or egg. Temari-Sushi is popular for its elegant appearance and is often served at celebrations or special occasions. ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Kyoto! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・We only accommodate shellfish allergies (octopus and squid can be substituted). ・We do not offer special dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or halal diets.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Become a Sushi Master in Kawaramachi, Kyoto!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Kyoto!■COURSE ・Nigiri-Sushi Making Experience Course -9 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 3 pieces of Gunkan-maki■SCHEDULE 90-min. session. After a lecture on the history of Japanese cuisine and Sushi, you'll get hands-on experience making Sushi, and then enjoy eating the Sushi you've made! ■LOCATION Just a 5-min. walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. on the Hankyu- Line! The area is filled with plenty of convenient shops for shopping, making it easy to fit into your itinerary! ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Kyoto! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・We only accommodate shellfish allergies (octopus and squid can be substituted). ・We do not offer special dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or halal diets.

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• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Do you not experience the cloisonne called "the beauty which has seven treasures together"? We make key chains or pendants with traditional techniques from the Muromachi and Edo eras. The studio is a recommended location for sightseeing, with a 5-minute bus ride to Kinkakuji and a 15-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu! Kyoto Please come and see if you can come to sightseeing. Female The instructor will teach you kindly and politely, so participation with small children is also welcome ♪ The experience time is around 1 hour, so you can experience 3 years old ~ fun!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Hands-on workshop and learn to craft your own traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, "Umeshu," and refreshing "Ume Syrup"Guided in English by an Ume Concierge from CHOYA, the world's leading Umeshu producerEnjoy a tasting of ume syrup and explore 100 different ingredient combinations to personalize your creationTake home your uniquely crafted Umeshu or Ume Syrup, a special and lasting souvenir of your trip to Japan (originally planned as a Kyoto trip)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

A one-of-a-kind handmade ring that you can take home on the day you make it! At garden Kyoto Main Store, we offer a handmade ring making experience. You will work with professional craftsmen, so even beginners can make handmade rings with confidence. How about making a commemorative gift for your trip and creating memories? With this plan, you can make a brass or silver ring at a reasonable price! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting / Reception We will make it by hand in a calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store. ② Preparation First, choose the material (silver / brass) and the finishing design. ③ At the beginning of the experience, we will adjust the size of the ring by tapping it. We will file it with a file to shape it and make it easier to wear. Once the size is adjusted, we will use a file to shape it and make it comfortable to wear. It is a happy time to make it while thinking of each other. ④ End / Disbandment Completed! It takes about an hour, and after it is completed, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth in the store. The photo you took will be a gift♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Kyoto". It's easy to make in less than an hour and can be taken home the same day. The prices are reasonable, so we recommend stopping by on a date or while on a trip to make memories just for the two of you. Rather than buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special handmade bangle that you won't find anywhere else? ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gathering and reception We will handcraft your jewelry in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store ♪ ② Preparation First, you will choose the material (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience Use a file to round the corners of straight metal. We use special equipment to roll the metal into balls. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, shape it with a mallet and it's complete. ④ Termination/Dissolution Although this is the first time you will be using the equipment, the staff will fully support you, so you can make it with confidence. After completion, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth inside the store. The photo you took will be a present♪

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• Age 13～Age 99
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan allows you to create cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings, straps and other accessories using Mizuhiki. Even beginners can make at least one, and if you enjoy making things, you can make two. You can make a variety of shapes from a single string, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Why not add your own cute decoration that you made yourself? It also makes a great gift.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In this plan, we will tie small Mizuhiki strings and glue them to the nail tips. Even if you are a first-time customer, you can wear 2-3 or more strings on the day and go home. If you make only Mizuhiki strings and glue them at home, you can make as many as you like within the time limit. Please make your own wonderful nail tips.

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• Age 0～Age 11
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

We also have baby sizes (one-piece type) and kids sizes. ♦You can come empty-handed ♦If you will be returning the kimono the day after renting, please be sure to let us know ♦The rental fee is displayed here until 9:00 p.m.

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

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

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

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

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• Age 12～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Ladies Hakama Plan: Large sizes up to 4L are also available. You can choose from a variety of Hakama, with or without embroidery, dull colors, primary colors, etc. Why not enjoy your trip to Kyoto by wearing a Hakama?

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• Age 2～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Have you ever seen a colorful bear-shaped figure? This is a new type of art called "bear art" that you can enjoy by dripping acrylic paint onto a figure! By combining your favorite colors from over a dozen different colors, you can create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art that no one else will have! In addition to the 23cm figure, we carry 10 types of figures, including a large 33cm figure! We also have keychain-sized accessories that can be used every day, so please create your own art piece with a figure of your favorite shape!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Soft and fragrant "Kyoto It is a set of chopstick making of the famous wood Kitayama cedar "and a cupboard making of Yuzen that dyes a pattern using a pattern. Every time the wood is squeezed lightly, a faint scent spreads around. Why don't you try to make chopsticks in one room of Kyomachiya where such air flows?

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

It is an experience of making moss balls in the Karasuma area of Kyoto. It will be held at our flower shop in front of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. (In the case of a group, move to a nearby facility) It is popular with both men and women from elementary school age and above. You can easily do it by kneading the soil, rolling it, and adding moss! No scissors are used, so anyone can use it. The moss balls that give you a feeling of "Japanese" that is typical of Kyoto are excellent for healing.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

By a technique called "imprinting Yuzen", handkerchief using a paper and brush, fan, wrapping cloth, book covers, you can put dyed a pattern, such as the purse. Kyoto one and you want to feel free to experience the print silk as memories of the trip, is especially recommended for those who want a fun work making with friends.

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