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Kyo-Yuzen Hand Dyed Accessories Workshop in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing

The activity was fun and we enjoyed doing it but I feel it should be renamed.
This activity was more stencilling on a small wall hanging rather than the 'dyeing' we expected. There were many stencils to choose from and we were allowed plenty of time. Demonstrations were good & the explanations clear. This is a good family activity or for someone wanting to do some easy Japanese craftwork. Just be clear- it is using various applications of colour with a stiff brush over stencils that line up to create an overall picture on a small wall hanging.

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Packages:	Mini Tapestry
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/05/20
Activity Date:	2019/04/30

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＞

初めてのお茶杓

Reviewed by: よんり

晒竹で申し込んでいましたが、材料を見るとシボ竹で作りたくなって、1000円の差額を支払っての変更に快く応じて頂きました。
小学生以来の工作にどぎまぎしましたが、修正していただきながら完成させることができました。帰ってから自作だけを眺めていると上出来じゃないかなと自画自賛（笑）嬉しかったです。
作っている途中でもう少し竹を選ぶべきだったなと気づき、完成イメージを自分なりに持っていくべきだったところが反省点です。
削り方のポイントを教えていただき、お茶杓の拝見時にどういうところを見るべきなのかが腑に落ちた点も収穫でした。

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Packages:	茶杓製作プラン（晒竹）
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/04/22
Activity Date:	2019/04/19

Make a Geisha Hana Kanzashi Flower Hair Ornament in Kyoto

Hana-kanzashi

Reviewed by: Rebecca G.

Today was a special day for me, to be able to learn and make myself my own Kanzashi was a great experience. Even I dont speak Japanese(we used a translation app to communicate) it went very well. The choice of colors is very interesting.

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ご来店ありがとうございました。素敵な作品に仕上がりました。楽しんで頂けて、こちらもとても嬉しく思います。
お店が分かりにくくて、ごめんなさいね。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/04/15
Activity Date:	2019/04/14

Visit a Fan Workshop and Make Your Own Kyo-Uchiwa Fan in Kyoto

Very nice experience

Reviewed by: Camille and Benoit

Very nice experience in this interesting Kyoto fan making small factory.
It was nice to prepare, cut and adjust the paper to make the fan.We also had the oportunity to see the staff crafting the fans. We were very well welcomed in a nice atmosphere. The fans they are making there are bsolutely beautiful and delicate.
Thank you for this nice experience.

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Packages:	Standard Plan
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/28
Activity Date:	2019/03/26

Make a Geisha Hana Kanzashi Flower Hair Ornament in Kyoto

Great experience

Reviewed by: Alyssa

I grew up doing arts and crafts, so deciding to do this class while in Kyoto was an obvious choice for me. I am so glad I did it! I am very happy with the hair ornament I made and can't wait to bring it home and wear it at a dressy event. Thanks Dekobokoan!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/21
Activity Date:	2019/03/19

Cool Traditional Crest Printing Experience in Kyoto

Come for Mon, stay for fun!

Reviewed by: Shona M

The lady who runs this place is so fun. She seems to have a few students who are nice and cool. They let you choose what item you want to print on, and what family crest, also known as mon. Even if you don't know Japanese the teacher will still try to communicate with you using the Google Translate app. It works great, so you can communicate a lot. They also have a special drinking fountain, from Alice you can sample or buy bottles. The water is especially sweet and smooth, good foraking matcha, rice, and drinks. It's totally different from any other water
Also, your teacher will help you find Nishiki market if you ask. Really fun!

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Packages:	Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth (Tuesday to Friday)
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/03/08
Activity Date:	2019/03/08

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Paint with wax and dye!

Reviewed by: Shona M

The man who runs this class is very nice. An old lady also helps. You get to pick a design and practice painting it before you do your final copy. You can choose what you paint on. The man helps you dye the fabric and remove the wax. He really looked after my kimono to protect it from the dye. Highly recommend if you like batik or want to know more about Japanese culture. The dye changes color right before your eyes!

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Packages:	Bandanna Course
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/03/07
Activity Date:	2019/03/05

Gold Kindami Yuzen Kyoto Fabric Dying and Handcrafts Lesson

Artisans teach you for real!

Reviewed by: Shona M

It was such a privilege and honour to learn a true Japanese fabric technique from and artisan who had been working for 60 years! Finding the place is a little tricky, but it is so worth it. The bag you get in the end is made of durable denim and good for holding any little trinkets you collect in your travels. I was there in spring so I was able to buy a box of sakura manju, too. :) you can do this alone or with children. I recommend bringing friends.

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Packages:	Drawstring Bag
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/03/07
Activity Date:	2019/03/06

Japanese Washi Paper Souvenir Book Making Lesson in Kyoto

Rubbing elbows with true artisans!

Reviewed by: Shona M

The staff here are so nice. They served me right away, even though I came very early. They like to explain a lot about Japanese history and culture. The book binding is organised to be quick and easy to do, so that both kids and adults can enjoy it. I only wish I could have learned more about the process! If only I knew more Japanese language!
What really impressed me, however, is that they built some katagami, or traditional artisan stencilling, often done on silk. Kozaka San and Monoba San really are great to chat with as well, and well tolerate poor Japanese language skills. :)

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Packages:	Japanese Book Making
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/03/07
Activity Date:	2019/03/06

Kyo-Yuzen Hand Dyed Accessories Workshop in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Really enjoyed it

Reviewed by: Kate Lack

We created something special to bring back with us other than normal souvenir type objects. It was super easy to do. Would not recommend the eco bag as it is quite small.

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Packages:	Eco Bag
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/03/02
Activity Date:	2019/02/09

Half Day Chopstick Making and Kyoyuzen Dyed Chopstick Case in Kyoto

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Kate Lack

They had all the instructions in English so it was super easy to follow and the staff were all so lovely. It does take a while to get the hang of. All up it took 2 and a half hours to make. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is sick of looking at temples and shrines.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/03/02
Activity Date:	2019/02/10

ローケツ染体験選べる下絵は200種以上！のれん・タペストリー・Tシャツなど＜京都市＞

とても楽しかったです

Reviewed by: kaalpes

大人ふたりと子どもひとりで参加しました。
たくさんの下絵があり、持参した下絵も使って挑戦しました。
丁寧に教えてくださったので、みんなで楽しめました。
できあがった作品をこれから大事に使いたいと思います。
よい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

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Packages:	ランチョンマット
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/02/14
Activity Date:	2019/02/11

Advanced Traditional Hand-Dyeing Workshop Kyo-Yuzen Course in a Machiya

An excellent opportunity to experience an iconic Japanese craft

Reviewed by: JJ Loughran

I arrived at the studio and was welcomed by a staff member. During my time there I was pleased with the oversight of the staff -- and truly enjoyed my experience. The helpfulness, the professionalism and the interest of the staff provided a supported experience which I found enormously satisfying. This is a great craft experience and I highly recommend it. I was directed to a local supplier and bought the materials necessary to do this again

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Packages:	Noren (Door Curtain)
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/02/12
Activity Date:	2018/11/12

Unique Shibori Cloth Dyeing Experience in Kyoto

Best part of 2 weeks in Japan!

Reviewed by: Serine

The Shibori dyeing class was absolutely incredible. The host had perfect English and was incredibly welcoming. We were sat down and shown different examples of patterns and colours, chose which ones we wanted and made our own scarf! It was a lot of fun, and the best part of a two week holiday spent throughout Japan. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind spending time in excellent and knowledgable company, and taking home their very own souvenir (as well as the complementary kimono trying on session).

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Packages:	Scarf Course
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/01/28
Activity Date:	2019/01/26

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Such fun! Best kind of souvenir

Reviewed by: Laura

Highly recommended activity, good for all artistic abilities. We found the place easily with Google Maps, and the signage is easy to see. There are so many pictures to choose from, perhaps the hardest thing is to decide which one(s) you want to make. We did the tapestry with seaming (it is folded over and sewn at the top so that you can put a hanging bar through it) and all of us chose at least 2 images to fill up the space and create a unique picture. There are both simpler and more intricate designs available for you to trace. You get to practice painting the wax onto a blank cloth before you do your real one. You'll get better as you go, and they had us start on the easiest parts first, so it worked out well. Our mistakes and imperfections didn't take away from the finished product- it is a pretty forgiving medium. They were all beautiful, and even the one of us that was worried that hers didn't look good was impressed with it after the dyeing process. The language barrier was not a problem, and we received a good amount of guidance as we worked. They were both really friendly and helpful. We would definitely come again!

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Packages:	Tapestry (with hemming work)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/01/27
Activity Date:	2019/01/25

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

いい思い出になりました！

Reviewed by: ざわじりえりか

自分で柄を選んで、好きな色に色付けするだけで刷り込み友禅が出来て本当に楽しかったです。
京都らしい柄がたくさんあったのも、嬉しかったなぁ。
京都の思い出がまた一つ増えて、毎日愛着を感じて使っております。

タンブラーを選びました

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Packages:	タンブラー
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/23
Activity Date:	2019/01/21

Traditional Japanese Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop in Kyoto

Simple and short class

Reviewed by: Shuhui

The entire experience was pleasant. The host was very welcoming. We had a language barrier but he did his best to help us understand. As a result we did the simplest tie dye method. It turned out well and it was an interesting experience overall. Place was a little hard to find though.

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Thank you the other day.
There are about 40 types of squeeze.
Please come again.

our final product

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Packages:	Noren (Curtain)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/09
Activity Date:	2019/01/05

Handmade Pottery Experience using a Potter's Wheel near Kiyomizudera Temple

An hour of peace and creativity

Reviewed by: KPheart

We found the shop after a little hunt, it is just past the little temple on the left on the way up to the big entrance to the big temple, it has little paper crafts and other things for sale and the pottery room is out the back.
We enjoyed the peace of working with the clay for an hour. Our teacher spoke no english but we had english instructions with pictures and he went through each step very carefully with us. It was just my 15 year old daughter and myself so we took our time and had fun.
The wheel is a hand turned wheel which is easy to use and very relaxing when you have a rhythm going.
We recommend the experience highly. The postage to australia is expensive, but we think it was worth it.

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Packages:	Mug or Rice Bowl (600 g, about 60 minutes)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/11/30
Activity Date:	2018/11/27

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

扇子つくり

Reviewed by: M TY

一人で参加しましたが
夢中で作業できました。
スタッフの方にも親切にご指導いただき
気持ちよく過ごせました。
合わせて予約した
ランチはお野菜もお米も美味しくて
大満足でした。
喜びを共有できるように友人と
参加するのも良いと思いました。

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先日は、体験にお越し頂きまして、ありがとうございました。
スタッフの対応など、ご満足頂けましたようで、大変喜んでおります。
機会がございましたら、是非またお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同、お待ちしております。

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Packages:	京扇子（色布）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/11/15
Activity Date:	2018/11/08

Traditional Japanese Art Lesson

Good time doing art. Great for all levels

Reviewed by: Dominika

My partner and I are fairly experienced in painting and wanted to learn the traditional Japanese way of painting. It was in between using gouche and watercolour. Our teacher was very kind and it was set in a quieter part of town in a home business. There were lots of beautiful art done by our teacher around. It was nice to meet another artist. The illustrations were already drawn for us to paint with very Japanese style designs, there were many to choose from and all were gorgeous. We had a really nice time. Some afternoon tea was provided and a sweet potato :)

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Thank you for your message and five stars. You were an artist, I was very good, so I did not teach much, but I was delighted to be able to tell various stories. It would have been nice if you also enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/10/30
Activity Date:	2018/10/23

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

とっても楽しかったです‼️

Reviewed by: ポコたん

お店の方もとても親切で本当に楽しく体験させて頂きました‼️
ありがとうございました。
作ったものは大切に使わせて頂きます

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ご来店ありがとうございます。
楽しく体験いただけたようで、スタッフ一同喜んでおります。
機会がございましたら、またお越し下さいませ。

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Packages:	ペンケース
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/10/03
Activity Date:	2018/09/30

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

Hidden gem!

Reviewed by: Leigh Anne

Such a fun activity for my family. They have many products and design ideas. Staff was able to help us create a great keepsake from our holiday.

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Thank you for coming to our workshop. It is great that you enjoyed. We are looking forward to seeing you next time!

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Packages:	Small Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/10/01
Activity Date:	2018/07/06

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

Great for students and adults alike!

Reviewed by: Aussie Sensei

This was a great activity. All students and teachers were able to make a professional looking product, and it was easy and fun. The staff kindly explained in both Japanese and English for us so we could learn more Japanese too. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon or escape the heat.

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Thank you for coming to our workshop. We are really glad you had a great time. We are looking forward to seeing you next time!

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Packages:	Handkerchief
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/10/01
Activity Date:	2018/09/26

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＞

めちゃくちゃ集中して、茶杓瞑想出来ちゃいました(^^)/

Reviewed by: ぱふぱふ

最近、かる～く茶道に触れる機会が増え、ちょうどこの体験メニューに出会ったので、早速申込みました。当日はラッキーにも参加者は私ひとり。励まし＋ガイダンス上手なお姉さんと一対一で、2時間強「茶杓＆私」タイム。

素材の竹には、ゴマ状の模様があるものとか、煤竹とか色々あり、それ以外にも自然に出来たの模様を眺めながら、選択するのがとても楽しかったです。

そして削り始めてからは、なかなか思う通りには行かず、デコボコに削れて修正しようとするあまり、削りすぎの部分が出てきて慌てたりと、難しいチャレンジの連続でしたが、黙々とただひたすら自分でやり通すことで、ある意味プチ人生体験のような感じで、瞑想ちっくで、かなり入り込みました♪

出来てみると、それまで気になっていた多少の歪みにも寛容になってｗ、アマゾンで買った茶杓よりも俄然愛着が沸き、毎朝朝一番に頂くお茶もマイ茶杓でたてています。

次回京都へ行く際も、今度は別の竹で作ってみたいです！！

今回茶杓を入れる筒も買い求めたので、毎回、作っては、銘をつけて自分なりにエンジョイしようと思っています。

追記：すぐ近くに楽美術館や、清明神社があるので、観光プランの動線的にもナイスな立地です。

仕上げにやすりを裏側にかける際、こうしてなつめの上に置いて、バランス具合を見るのも初めて学びました。

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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:	2018/09/27
Activity Date:	2018/09/25

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

満足な出来上がりでした！

Reviewed by: りんご

通りから少し奥まったところに工房があって、最初は通りに面したお店のところで迷ってしまいました。時間をかけて好きな型紙を選べたり、マイペースに時間を気にせず作業できたので、とても良かったです！ブックカバーやタンブラーなど、他のもやってみたいなと思いました。

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体験ありがとうございます！
入るところが狭い通路（京都では「通り庭」と言ったりします）で、少しわかりにくいのですが、そんなところに京都らしさを感じて頂けたら嬉しいです。
是非またお越しください。お待ちしております。

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Packages:	エコバッグ
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/09/19
Activity Date:	2018/09/16

京友禅染め体験本格型紙コース老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜2～5時間／烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

初めての友禅染め

Reviewed by: はせやこ

初めての友禅染めでした。親切に教えもらいました。ただ、時間が足りなくなりました。最後まで仕上げることが出来なかったことが残念でした。ただ、メインの柄は、染めることができたので良かったです。
機会があれば、もう一度、トライしたです。

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先日は、体験にお越し頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
「本格コース」は標準半日ほどですが、選ばれる絵柄や個人ごとのスピードが違うため、少し時間がかかってしまう方もおられます。
私どもとしましては時間制限はないのですが、全部は間に合わなかったとのことで、大変失礼いたしました。
是非、またチャレンジ頂けたらと存じます。
よろしくお願い致します。

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Packages:	綿風呂敷（5時間～）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/09/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/30

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

初めての友禅染め体験:扇子に、模様を染めました

Reviewed by: まりさん

これまで、色んな場所でいくつかの体験をしてきましたが、抜群に楽しかった。申込み時点ではどんな色味の生地があるのか、どんな種類が出来るのかの想像があまり出来なかったのですが。かなりたくさんの色味の中から好きな生地を選べ、模様も鳥、花、植物、京都、等々数多くのファイルから組み合わせも自由に選ばせていただきました。染料も、刷毛も、エプロンも全て一人でゆっくり作業出来るようお貸し下さり、何より先生が個々の色選びや作業に親切丁寧に教えて下さいました。扇子は、仕上がった後に送付される訳ですが、とても楽しみです。
また、次の京都来訪時にも伺います。
隣のカフェのランチも美味しかったです。

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体験にお越し頂きまして、ありがとうございました。
いろんな体験をされている方に「楽しかった」と言って頂けると、すごく励みになります。
扇子はお仕立て後、1～2カ月で郵送いたしますので、今しばらくお待ちください。

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Packages:	京扇子（色布）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/08/01
Activity Date:	2018/07/29

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

大人のプチ旅行

Reviewed by: みぅちょ

Aコースでお願いしました！

初めての蒔絵体験とっても楽しかったです！
めっちゃオススメ！

コンパクトミラー！めっちゃ便利！

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Packages:	Aコース
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/07/24
Activity Date:	2018/07/22

京友禅染め体験本格型紙コース老舗工房の町家で初めての友禅染体験＜2～5時間／烏丸御池駅＞by 丸益西村屋

友禅染め体験

Reviewed by: T.T.

集中してできる環境で良かったです♥
また、是非参加させてもらいたいです。
違う生地の色か違う型紙でChallengeしたいです。お付き合い下さい。

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本格コースのお越し頂きありがとうございました。
特に時間がかかるコースなので、集中して作業されたんじゃないでしょうか？
とても上手な作品に仕上がっていると思います。
また、是非機会がございましたら、お立ち寄りください。
お待ちしております。

ありがとうございました。

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Packages:	綿風呂敷（5時間～）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/07/18
Activity Date:	2018/07/11

Half Day Traditional Batik and Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Kyoto

Great creative fun!

Reviewed by: Dominiaue

My two teenage grand sughters took the eorkdhop snd gound it crestive and fun. The insttuctor dhared much vslusble ingormstion snd they both took home a work of art! l highly recommend it,

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Packages:	Tapestry Course
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/06/30
Activity Date:	2018/06/26

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Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing

初めてのお茶杓

Hana-kanzashi

Very nice experience

Great experience

Come for Mon, stay for fun!

Paint with wax and dye!

Artisans teach you for real!

Rubbing elbows with true artisans!

Really enjoyed it

So much fun!

とても楽しかったです

An excellent opportunity to experience an iconic Japanese craft

Best part of 2 weeks in Japan!

Such fun! Best kind of souvenir

いい思い出になりました！

Simple and short class

An hour of peace and creativity

扇子つくり

Good time doing art. Great for all levels

とっても楽しかったです‼️

Hidden gem!

Great for students and adults alike!

めちゃくちゃ集中して、茶杓瞑想出来ちゃいました(^^)/

満足な出来上がりでした！

初めての友禅染め

初めての友禅染め体験:扇子に、模様を染めました

大人のプチ旅行

友禅染め体験

Great creative fun!

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