Kyoto was the capital for over a thousand years, home to many artisans who crafted goods for its imperial palaces, temples and shrines. These crafts have been passed down through generations of family businesses, preserving traditional techniques for many years. On this tour you will be able to visit long-established stores that are not open to first-time customers and explore their history and cultural significance. The tour includes a 1-hour hands-on experience in traditional paper printing called Karakami.
Start your tour by visiting a paper shop where you will learn about the history and techniques of Karakami. Here you will create your own picture postcard with a woodblock print that ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience Fee
Guide Fee
Transportation Fees to/from meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijō Station
Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking. The location is around 11 min walk from Shijo Station (Karamasu Line).
Return
Itinerary
1
Kyoto
This guided tour will visit a long-established shops that are not open to first-time customers. You will learn about their history and historical background as well as experience printing a postcard with the Karakami technique.
2 hours
Kyoto Walking Series: 100 Years of Tradition in Shinise
Kyoto
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Kyoto was the capital for over a thousand years, home to many artisans who crafted goods for its imperial palaces, temples and shrines. These crafts have been passed down through generations of family businesses, preserving traditional techniques for many years. On this tour you will be able to visit long-established stores that are not open to first-time customers and explore their history and cultural significance. The tour includes a 1-hour hands-on experience in traditional paper printing called Karakami.
Start your tour by visiting a paper shop where you will learn about the history and techniques of Karakami. Here you will create your own picture postcard with a woodblock print that ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience Fee
Guide Fee
Transportation Fees to/from meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijō Station
Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking. The location is around 11 min walk from Shijo Station (Karamasu Line).
