Roketsuzome Craft Centre — Local services in Kyoto

Very nice workshop. The man and his mother will guide you through the many steps of drawing, waxing, dying drying, ironing your piece. They speak the essential English to help you do the work. You are included in all the steps of the process and shown how it works. I did my session alone so I had them all for me and it took me only an hour to do my piece. I imagine that the more participant the longer it will take to complete the work since they will have to go from table to table to check on everybody. All in all I had a wonderful time and did a good job even though I am not an...

We had an amazing time creating a doorway curtain and plate mat with the owner. This place is very well organized and the owner try his best to explain the steps and gives you feedback to improve your piece. We saw a group of guests bringing their own design prints on a piece of paper and thought it is a good idea. However, there are plenty of templates to choose from. It takes about 1.5 hours depending on the design. It costs about 3500 yen per piece for us, which we think is very affordable. We would recommend this to everyone who visit Kyoto and want to experience this...

This is a TRUE hidden gem in Japan! The owners are incredibly kind and the crafting environment is so relaxed, peaceful. They have many beautifully drawn stencils you can use to trace designs on various fabric products (tapestries, tote bags, curtains). The craftsmen then teaches you how to dye them, and you take your creations home same day. Reasonably priced and gives you a one of a kind souvenir from Japan, plus a unique experience. My boyfriend and I both thoroughly enjoyed it, we will do it every...