Kyoto Hands-on Weaving Session -plain Weave

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:00 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Our workshop is a 10-minute walk from the World Heritage Site Kamigamo Shrine.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

You can see the traditional NISHIKI weaving, which is synonymous with Japanese beauty, and experience weaving.The tour of the workshop is commented.

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Itinerary
Visit our workshop and see NISHIKI textile art works, re-created ancient weavings, recreated ancient tall looms, tapestries, etc.
Tour six different rooms including our Woven Accessory Boutique.
Weaving Session: Plain weave
Weave a single colored plain woven piece (10cm x 10cm)
which you may take home with you.
Minimum height requirement of participants: approx. 120cm
Maximum 2 participants per session
Session time: approx. 20 minutes (followed by 10 minutes preparation time by staff)
[Session flow]
Choose a thread colorreceive weaving instructions actual weaving time of 20 minutes10 minutes final preparation by staff
By Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Get off at Kitaoji Station, and board bus #37 (bound for Nishigamo Shako), getting off at Shimogishicho.
Get off at Kitayama Station, and board bus #4 (bound for Kamigamo Shrine), getting off at Shimogishicho.
By Bus from Kyoto Station
take bus #9 (express bus #9 bound for Nishigamo Shako) getting off at Shimogishicho.
We are located 1 minute walk from Shimogishicho bus stop.
By car
We provide dedicated parking spaces for guests. Please call in advance to reserve your parking space.

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour escort/host

Exclusions

  • You can shop textile products.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

Please remove shoes for most rooms in tour

Food and drinks are prohibited inside

One single restroom available

Building contains two flights of stairs

Chair seating is available

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers