(All Reviews) Page 7) Workshops and Lessons, Kyoto tours & activities, fun things to do in Kyoto

漆器加飾　金色装飾の「蒔絵」を体験＜上京区＞京の手創り体験地域観光情報研究社催行

素人でも簡単にできました

オフシーズンのため私と息子二人だけの体験でしたのに、とても親切に対応してくださりありがとうございました。扱い難い漆を素人でも安全に簡単に使えるよう材料を工夫されたそうで、お陰様で全く不自由なく色漆で彩飾を楽しむことができました。教室で拝見した講師のかたの見事な作品にも感激しました。とても楽しい経験になりました。

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Packages:	Aコース
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/02/05
Activity Date:	2020/02/02

茶杓製作体験教室自分だけのオリジナル茶杓を作りませんか＜横山竹材店＞

茶杓作り体験

Reviewed by: リリコ

まずは沢山の茶杓候補の竹のなかからお気に入りの一つを選び、ナイフで少しずつ削っていきます。
難しそうでしたが、お姉さん先生が丁寧に教えてくれてとても楽しく作業が出来ました！
その後サンドペーパーで削って形を整えて
お気に入りの茶杓に仕上がりました。また作りたいです。

この中から選びました。
お気に入り

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Packages:	茶杓製作プラン（シミ竹、シボ竹、錆竹、本煤竹）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2020/01/20
Activity Date:	2020/01/17

匂い袋の調合体験香木のチップを自分好みにブレンド＜左京区＞

貸し切り状態で楽しく(^.^)

Reviewed by: さんたん

同じ時間帯の人がいなくて貸切でした。
スタッフさんもおもしろく、お香の歴史などへーっと思うことたくさんありました！
かわいいのができて満足です！

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先日は、当体験教室の匂袋づくり体験にご来店頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
楽しんでいただけたとお聞き出来て、我々スタッフ一同も大変嬉しく思います。
素敵な匂袋のお写真もありがとうございました。
もし他の体験にもご興味がございましたらぜひまたご利用くださいませ。
またのご来店を心よりお待ち申し上げております。

おっきいのとちっさいの(^.^)

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/01/17
Activity Date:	2020/01/12

和菓子作り体験観光の合間にもお手軽に参加できる和菓子作りお点前体験付きプラン有＜和菓子2個／1名～／約70分～／持ち帰り可＞ by 日本文化体験庵an

短時間で簡単に和菓子作り体験できました

Reviewed by: もえまま

そんなに難しくなく、短時間で和菓子二個作れて、スタッフの説明もわかりやすくとてもいい距離感の軽快なトークで、好感がもて、良かったです！
1500円でリーズナブルだし、駅近でアクセスもいいし、お部屋も清潔感あっていいとおもいます。

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Packages:	通常プラン
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/01/05
Activity Date:	2020/01/03

京友禅染め体験大物コース伝統文化の継承を担う老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

初めての京友禅染め！

Reviewed by: Bunga

今回
彼と友人、友人の子どもと4人で参加させていただきました。

デザインが豊富で、なににするか決めるのに時間がとてもかかってしまいました。笑

お店の方は、外国人の方もいて、とても丁寧に教えてくださいました。
また説明が終わり、自分で進めているときにも、大丈夫ですか？と気遣い優しく声をかけてくださいました。

色の薄い→濃いや、自分の思う色に仕上げるのは難しかったですが、夢中になれ、日頃のストレス発散になりました！

いざ！
デザイン選び！
塗料andはけ

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Packages:	Tシャツ
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/12/31
Activity Date:	2019/12/29

京友禅染め体験小物コース明治38年創業、老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

記念になりました

Reviewed by: ひまわり

平日休みが取れたので、京都に行くことに！
目的は他にありましたが、せっかくなので何か体験出来る事と思い京友禅のハンカチを選択しました。たくさんある型から好きな絵柄を選び色付していきます。型選びだけでも楽しく色付もスタッフの方にいろいろ教えて頂きあっという間に時間がたってしまいました。ひとりなので不安でしたが気にすることなく楽しめました。ランチも予約したのですが大変美味しくお腹いっぱい！機会があれば是非リピートしたいです。

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Packages:	ハンカチ（小）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/12/31
Activity Date:	2019/12/04

日本画体験　京都旅行の思い出に絵はがきをつくろう＜日本画体験処絵まき＞

絵筆の扱いに苦労し、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。

Reviewed by: まく坊

下書きがあったので、レイアウトに苦労せずに色付けが出来ました。
下地が白だったので色を重ねる時に水の加減が非常に難しかったです。パレット上で絵具を溶かすのは、時間がかかり水分が必要になるので、どうしても色が薄くなりがちなのでチューブ式で少しずつ出るタイプだと時間の節約になると思いました。集中できたので時間が短く感じました。有難うございました。

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先日は遠方よりご来店いただきありがとうございました。
オリジナルの年賀状にしていただけましでしょうか？手描きの真心が伝わる素敵な作品に仕上げて頂きありがとうございます。
水分調整が何よりも難しい点ではありますが、四角い絵具は古くこら使われている顔彩という絵具です。
最近ではチューブに入った日本画絵の具も出て来ている様なので、検討したいと思います。
貴重なご意見とご感想ありがとうございました。
またのご来店を楽しみにお待ちしております。

オリジナルの年賀状を作成！
好きな風神雷神図に挑戦

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Packages:	おすすめプラン
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/12/26
Activity Date:	2019/12/13

京友禅染め体験小物コース明治38年創業、老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

ランチョンマット

Reviewed by: suga

ランチョンマットの色も選べますし、型の種類もたくさんあり、自分の気がすむまで作業が出来たのが良かったです。

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Packages:	ランチョンマット（麻）
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/12/11
Activity Date:	2019/11/02

Unique Shibori Cloth Dyeing Experience in Kyoto

This was a truly great experience.

Reviewed by: Gerald

What a truly great experience. We had great fun and would highly recommend the museum, our instructor and this activity. It was a highlight in Kyoto.

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Packages:	Scarf Course
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/12/09
Activity Date:	2019/12/07

京友禅染め体験小物コース明治38年創業、老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

リピートしたい

Reviewed by: いあいあ

高学年の娘と参加しました。こどもでも簡単すぎず難しすぎず、デザインを考えるのも楽しいし、型紙を用意してくださっているので、一から絵を描くわけでもないので、絵心がなくても大丈夫でした。

申し込んでいたコースはハンカチだったのですが、現地でいろいろな作品を見ると違うものが作りたくなったので聞いてみると差額で変更して頂けました。

初めは修学旅行生がいたので、席もいっぱいで型紙も出払っているものが多かったのですが、型紙は洗った後で戻ってくるので、後から欲しかった柄が戻ってきました。
教えてくださる方に聞いてみると探してくださいました。

型紙はものすごく大量にあるので、ある程度の方向性を決めていないと悩みすぎて決まらなくなってしまいます。

最初に説明してくださった方と後から説明して下さった方とでは、後からの方の方が詳しかったので、先に聞いておきたかったかなと思いました。

ブックカバーと扇子を作りましたが大満足です。
必ず再訪したいと思っています。
次は風呂敷がいいかなと思っています。

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2019/12/08

Unique Shibori Cloth Dyeing Experience in Kyoto

A fantastic and successful activity for whole family

Reviewed by: JH Northampton MA US

We were 5 people-- ages 10, 13, and 3 adults . Everyone successfully finished a beautiful project.The staff provided just the right amount of help. The museum tour --which was included-- was unexpectedly interesting to all of us. Highly recommended.

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Packages:	Scarf Course
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Posted on:	2019/11/30
Activity Date:	2019/11/04

Unique Shibori Cloth Dyeing Experience in Kyoto

What a wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Dianne

What a wonderful experience. Our instructor, Nina, was fantastic - very knowledgeable and patient. It was fascinating hearing about the artisans who spend a lifetime creating such wonderful works of art. The Shibori experience takes fabric dyeing to a whole new level. The class itself was paced really well for the beginner and we were given a choice of designs and colour. The process was explained clearly and help was patiently provided when needed. The class also included a short but informative video on this wonderful artform. There was also time to look around at some of their museum pieces - what a treat for the eyes. At the end of the class our Shibori pieces were presented to us in a gift box. There was an array of goods to purchase too but no pressure to buy. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone wanting to experience traditional Japanese artforms/crafts.

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Packages:	Chirimen Cloth Course
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/11/22
Activity Date:	2019/11/13

Introductory Traditional Kyo-Yuzen Hand-Dyeing Workshop in a Machiya

Great relaxing activity. Perfect for a rainy day or to take a break from city excursions.

Reviewed by: Nikki

I made an awesome tumbler that I absolutely LOVE.

I'm a bit of a perfectionist and was worried about things coming out just right but the staff there was patient and willing to put up with my extra questions and offered advice. They had a native English speaker there so it made the explanations super easy to understand. Thanks Saskia!

The only sort-of-criticism I have is more with Veltra's layout. The location actually had more items than was listed on the site. But we were given free range of anything at the price range of the tumbler (which we both chose on the site) or above, with us paying the difference in store (we COULD have chosen a less expensive item but we'd be loosing out on money since it was payed for in advance through Veltra). I chose to stay with the tumbler I originally planned but having those options given to me was very nice. So really, this was both a negative AND a positive.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2019/11/17

Japanese Washi Paper Souvenir Book Making Lesson in Kyoto

Quiet Creativity and Culture

Reviewed by: Bridget

I had such a good time time at this activity -- I highly recommend it. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Aside from making and poking holes in your paper, you are involved in every step, including designing, tracing and cutting the stencil you use for the cover art. More than worth the price, and the souvenir you take with you is definitely meaningful.

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Packages:	Japanese Book Making
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/11/07
Activity Date:	2019/11/06

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Nice workshop!

Reviewed by: Annaïck

Spot easy to find.
First you get to chose your design from the design library sorted by styles.
You can also come up with your own design (a black and white print is all you need)
Then the host teaches you how to apply wax. You get a little training on sample.
Afterwards you can apply wax on the kind of fabric you selected for the workshop with the chosen design.
Once it’s done, it’s time for the dyeing process, which takes 10 to 15mn.
Then the piece of cloth gets dried very quickly, in less than 5 mn.
The result I had on my design was a bit bolder than expected.
I think I got a bit too heavy on the wax and brush ;)

Host is friendly and easy to communicate with in English!

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Packages:	Bandanna Course
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/10/29
Activity Date:	2019/06/06

Traditional Japanese Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop in Kyoto

Awesome experience !

Reviewed by: Annaïck

Completely amazed by the workshop host who was so nice and helpful in teaching me Shibori, despite my very basic knowledge in japanese language.

He kindly showed me his technique so I could replicate and learn how to make Shibori.

I also loved the magic and the surprise of seeing the pattern appearing when unfolding the fabric after dyeing :)

I had a wonderful time and I am pleased with the Shibori I made

One of my favorite memories from Japan and an amazing souvenir too ^^

先生ありがとうございました!

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Packages:	Handkerchief
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/10/28
Activity Date:	2019/06/07

Introductory Traditional Kyo-Yuzen Hand-Dyeing Workshop in a Machiya

Nice workshop!

Reviewed by: Annaïck

Spot easy to find.
First you get to choose your stencil design in a big selection well sorted by style.
Then you pick your favorite design and the host shows you how to proceed and make you try the technique a little bit before using the piece of cloth you chose for that workshop.
Then the host lets you practice and is still around if you need help.
It took me a half day, but that was mostly because I am always hard to choose stencils and colors, also I’m slow at painting.
Host was nice, helpful and easy to communicate with in English.

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Packages:	Handkerchief
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/10/28
Activity Date:	2019/06/06

Traditional Bamboo Basket Weaving Experience

Nice experience!

Reviewed by: Annaïck

This workshop was my first experience in weaving.
I made a Shikainamihana basket and it wasn’t difficult.
The host had a good level in English and was patient in showing and explaining all the steps.
It didn’t even take too long to make ! It took about an hour.
This workshop is fine for beginners and totally ok if you speak English!
I recommend going to the Take No Ko shop for the appointement

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Packages:	Shikainamihana Basket
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/10/28
Activity Date:	2019/06/07

Traditional Zogan Inlay Handicraft Lesson in Kyoto

Amazing experience, I may even pick this up as a hobby!

Reviewed by: Davin

Positives:
- Opportunity to express my creativity,
- Requires moderate skill

Negatives:
- limited selection of gold/silver foil templates. I had to cut up a rabbit to create my own shapes.

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Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a wonderful review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It is our pleasure to help making your travel memories better and we all keep challenging ourselves to deliver the best service. I am looking forward to your next visit.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2019/09/16
Activity Date:	2019/09/07

Traditional Bamboo Basket Weaving Experience

Peaceful personalized experience

Reviewed by: Davin

We entered the weaving store, then the teacher led us back into the garage/workshop.

My wife and I had chosen different products to make. Mine was a bit more difficult (ebikago) while my wife's (yorozukago) was simpler and took 30 minutes less to complete. My wife was pleased with the product

I really loved the workshop, it was cool despite the summer heat and the teacher was nice and patient

The workshop

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Packages:	Yorozukago
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Posted on:	2019/09/09
Activity Date:	2019/09/06

漆器加飾　最も豪華な「螺鈿」を体験＜上京区＞京の手創り体験地域観光情報研究社催行

一人参加

Reviewed by: まろん

予約は14時だったんですが、集合時間が13時だったみたいで全く気付かず申し訳なかったです。予約の際は皆さんご注意を。
体験はお盆明けで、一人参加が他に一人居ただけで空いていたため、丁寧に教えて頂きました。金粉と螺鈿でピカピカに仕上がりました。よりオリジナルが作りたい方は自分で絵を持っていくとイイですよ。ただし細い線や細かい絵は無理です。螺鈿がとても薄くて割れやすいのでそれどころではありません（笑
また金粉を付ける線も細筆とは言え、素人が細く描くのは難しいと思います。
時間とデザインにはゆとりを持って挑戦してみてください。

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Packages:	Aコース
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/08/22
Activity Date:	2019/08/19

Elegant Ikebana Flower Arrangement Lesson in a Traditional Townhouse in Kyoto

Perfect experience!

Reviewed by: Panagiota

It was one of the best experiences I had in Kyoto! Master Kimi was amazing! I would do it again!

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Dear Panagiota,

Thank you very much for attending our ikebana class and writing a review for us! We are more than glad you enjoyed the class and it became one of your good memories in Kyoto. We hope you had a great time in Japan and we'll meet you again in the near future. Thank you so much!!

Kind Regards,
Kimi

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Packages:	Hands-on Ikebana Course
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/08/16
Activity Date:	2019/08/12

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Fun to try & a nice souvenir to take away

Reviewed by: Stevie

Host was very kind and helpful. I was the only one on the day but he was very informative and patient nonetheless. I would be shown each step and left to continue whilst he would check and see my progress. I liked that he gave me space to get on with it, otherwise I would have felt pressured into rushing. When it came to mixing and rinsing the dye, I didn't need to do much but it was interesting to watch him finish the process. The product came out looking lovely and the overall experience was interesting. A good experience whether in a group or solo.

I chose a Japanese wash cloth and a temple design

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Packages:	Wash Cloth Course
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Posted on:	2019/08/06
Activity Date:	2019/07/06

Make a Geisha Hana Kanzashi Flower Hair Ornament in Kyoto

definitely a highlight of our vacation!

Reviewed by: CSK

Absolutely worth it. Language barrier not an issue in the slightest, she has prepared materials in English to translate instructions. They were very kind and patient. Excellent teacher, the final results were beautiful. Wide range of colors and patterns and styles to choose from, I was not disappointed in our choices. Would do it again for sure!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2019/07/29
Activity Date:	2019/07/29

Traditional Bamboo Basket Weaving Experience

Patient, easy-to-understand instruction

Reviewed by: American in Kyoto

My sister, an American basket weaver with a great deal of experience in weaving other materials, and I, a long-term resident of Japan with no previous experience, took the course. We were the only two students that day and both had a great time. The young woman who instructed us was friendly and patient with us, taking us one step at a time through the process of making the rather complex but beautiful Shikainami basket. We both ended up with nice-looking baskets. The instructor cheerfully answered my sister's questions about preparing the bamboo and agreed to prepare 200 strips for my sister to take home with her a week later. All-in-all, a very satisfying experience well worth the price.

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Packages:	Shikainamihana Basket
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/06/30
Activity Date:	2019/06/24

Delicate Chinkin Style Lacquerware Decoration Workshop in Kyoto

Learnt a lot

Reviewed by: Aisling

I did a raden class at sagaraden nomura and a makie class at innui shikki and I have to say that my husband and I both enjoyed the chinkin class at kyoto artisan workshop best of all. The teachers were elderly and speak Japanese only but we had no problems following through the teacher's demonstration. What sets kyoto artisan workshop apart was the incredibly hands on experience from the woodcutting to the application of lacquer and metallic powders, unlike the other workshops that we've been to where some steps were done for us by more expert hands so that we would have a nice product to take home. As a result we learnt a lot. Highly recommend this class.

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ご来店ありがとうございます。沈金体験を出来る施設は少ないと思いますので当店でお楽しみいただけたとのこと、うれしく思います。またのご来店をお待ちしております。

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Packages:	Small Item Course
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/24
Activity Date:	2019/04/08

Gold Leaf Stamping Traditional Art Lesson in Kyoto

More like a demonstration than a hands on experience

Reviewed by: Aisling

Husband and I did the chinkin class and the gold leaf stamping class at kyoto artisan workshop and we have to say that we enjoyed the chinkin class better as it was more hands on. For the gold leaf stamping class, we did the cutting of the template but the actual gold leaf application was done by the teacher (our teacher that day was Mr Fuji). This is probably due to the fact that gold leaf wrinkles at the slightest touch and it was probably too difficult for beginners to handle. A tip for those choosing this class - choose a design that is not too fine for a better effect. I chose a crane design and the long thin legs of the crane did not stick well.

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ご来店ありがとうございました。人気の箔押しですが、扱いが難しいのが難点です。コメント頂きましたとおりデザイン選びが明暗を分けると思います。是非またTRYしにお越しくださいませ。

Mr Fuji applying the gold leaf as my husband looks on

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Packages:	Small Item Course
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/24
Activity Date:	2019/04/08

漆器加飾　金色装飾の「蒔絵」を体験＜上京区＞京の手創り体験地域観光情報研究社催行

簡単です。

Reviewed by: aju

錦市場の近くの、少しわかりにくい建物内にあります。
近くにおしゃれなカフェなどもありますし、食事ついでに参加するのもよいと思います。

教えてくださる方がとてもやさしく、京都のことをいろいろ教えてくださいました。
作業は簡単で、だれにもできると思います。

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その節はご来店ありがとうございました。2019年1月より上京区に移転し営業しております。また京都にお越しになる際は是非お立ち寄りくださいませ。

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Packages:	Aコース
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/24
Activity Date:	2018/11/08

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Extremely enjoyable workshop

Reviewed by: PoorMan

We have never worked on cloth dyeing like this before. The store owners were incredibly friendly and walked us through every step of the process. They were always there to answer questions and provide assistance if we needed it. The entire process was fascinating, making the experience that much more interesting and fun. We highly recommend trying this for yourself if you are ever in Kyoto!

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Thank you for the review.
It looks like you were very happy. .
I would also like to visit you when there is an opportunity.
Thank you

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Packages:	Tapestry (with hemming work)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/17
Activity Date:	2019/06/16

Handmade Pottery Experience in Kyoto

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Susan

Our session was about 1.5 hours and we were given the option to make cup, mug, plate or bowl - 2 pieces in total.
We would have liked to make smaller pieces however we ended up making 2 cups each.
Beautiful and relaxing space and host was delightful - his work is lovely.
If we go back to Kyoto we would love to do this again.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/05
Activity Date:	2019/05/26

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素人でも簡単にできました

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貸し切り状態で楽しく(^.^)

短時間で簡単に和菓子作り体験できました

初めての京友禅染め！

記念になりました

絵筆の扱いに苦労し、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。

ランチョンマット

This was a truly great experience.

リピートしたい

A fantastic and successful activity for whole family

What a wonderful experience

Great relaxing activity. Perfect for a rainy day or to take a break from city excursions.

Quiet Creativity and Culture

Nice workshop!

Awesome experience !

Nice workshop!

Nice experience!

Amazing experience, I may even pick this up as a hobby!

Peaceful personalized experience

一人参加

Perfect experience!

Fun to try & a nice souvenir to take away

definitely a highlight of our vacation!

Patient, easy-to-understand instruction

Learnt a lot

More like a demonstration than a hands on experience

簡単です。

Extremely enjoyable workshop

Wonderful experience

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