Kyoto Kimono Atelier Tour & Gold Leaf Crafting Experience
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
Up to 10 people
English supported
Kid friendly
Private booking available
This workshop is led by a master traditional craftsman with over 40 years of experience creating bridal kimono in Kyoto.
Kimono making involves dozens of intricate steps, all handled seamlessly by a family of three skilled artisans.
In this 120-minute tour, you can observe essential parts of the process—such as dyeing, preparation work, and gold leaf finishing—and then try your hand at crafting your own postcard-sized artwork to take home.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see traditional techniques and unique craftsmanship found nowhere else.
You will also have access to the gallery, showcasing finished bridal kimono and various items crafted using these time-honored methods.
Kimono making involves dozens of intricate steps, all handled seamlessly by a family of three skilled artisans.
In this 120-minute tour, you can observe essential parts of the process—such as dyeing, preparation work, and gold leaf finishing—and then try your hand at crafting your own postcard-sized artwork to take home.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see traditional techniques and unique craftsmanship found nowhere else.
You will also have access to the gallery, showcasing finished bridal kimono and various items crafted using these time-honored methods.
¥27,500
/ person
・Participants must be 7 years old or older to join the hands-on activity.
・Preschool children may observe for free without participating in the activity.
・Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance.
・Preschool children may observe for free without participating in the activity.
・Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance.
¥27,500
/ person
・Participants must be 7 years old or older to join the hands-on activity.
・Preschool children may observe for free without participating in the activity.
・Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance.
Inquire to Book
・Preschool children may observe for free without participating in the activity.
・Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance.
Reservations, payments, and other procedures are handled directly between the user and the business operator; AIRSTAY is not a party to the contract.
In addition to watching master craftsmanship, create your own piece with traditional gold leaf techniques! Take home a wonderful memory of your journey in Kyoto.