Items | Hakata Ori Factory Tour and Table Center Making
Hakata Ori Factory Tour and Table Center Making
About
Behind the Scenes Workshop Tour: Enter the factory, see the machines, and learn about the processes up close, an exclusive experience for tour guests only.
Learn About Hakata ori from the Artisan Himself: Kazuyuki Kuroki, third generation head of Kuroki Orimono, and his wife, Shigeko, teach visitors about Hakata ori.
Finish a Table Centerpiece: Learn how to tie and trim the ends of a woven Hakata ori piece to create a small centerpiece.
A Valuable Keepsake: Take home the finished centerpiece as a wonderful souvenir of the visit.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hakata-ori Table Centerpiece Workshop
Workshop Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Kurokiorimono
Return
Important Information
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Behind the Scenes Workshop Tour: Enter the factory, see the machines, and learn about the processes up close, an exclusive experience for tour guests only.
Learn About Hakata ori from the Artisan Himself: Kazuyuki Kuroki, third generation head of Kuroki Orimono, and his wife, Shigeko, teach visitors about Hakata ori.
Finish a Table Centerpiece: Learn how to tie and trim the ends of a woven Hakata ori piece to create a small centerpiece.
A Valuable Keepsake: Take home the finished centerpiece as a wonderful souvenir of the visit.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hakata-ori Table Centerpiece Workshop
Workshop Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Kurokiorimono
Return
Itinerary
Hakata ori is a traditional silk textile that has been produced in Fukuoka for more than seven hundred seventy years. On this tour, guests will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes and witness firsthand how this textile is made.
The production process is explained by the artisan himself, third generation head of Kuroki Orimono. Inside the factory, visitors will be able to view the antique looms, see the artisans working at their craft, and witness the magic of how silk threads are woven into beautiful patterns.
After the factory tour, participants will learn how to tie the ends of a woven piece of Hakata ori to make a finished centerpiece that can be taken home. This is a unique...
