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Tatami Experience, Hand Stitching and Coaster Making in Kyoto
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This Tatami making experience in Kyoto blends hands-on craft at a long established shop with over 300 years of experience. You start with a short lecture on tatami’s history and structure, explore the working space, then learn traditional hand stitching directly from an experienced Tatami artisan. Finally create and take home your own tatami coaster. Your instructor will offer hands-on guidance and English materials, which make the experience accessible to even first time visitors. Chat with your instructor during the experience and connect to authentic Japanese craftsmanship and heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 Drink
All materials for hand stitching and coaster creation (1 piece)
Tatami workshop tour
Lecture on tatami basics
Transportation From/To the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
元禄畳 Genroku Tatami
Your instructor will welcome you outside the shop, Genroku Tatami, at the scheduled start time.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This workshop offers hands-on learning about the charm and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese tatami mats at a long-established shop with over 300 years of experience.
Begin by learning about the structure, materials and history of tatami, followed by a short tour of the workshop. Then, try your hand at traditional tatami hand stitching under expert guidance. You will also create your own tatami coaster to take home.
With step-by-step instruction from friendly professionals, this experience is perfect even for first time visitors to Japan. Our instructor is a highly experienced tatami craftsman with many years in the industry. Friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to, he enjoys shari...
Tatami Experience, Hand Stitching and Coaster Making in Kyoto
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About
This Tatami making experience in Kyoto blends hands-on craft at a long established shop with over 300 years of experience. You start with a short lecture on tatami’s history and structure, explore the working space, then learn traditional hand stitching directly from an experienced Tatami artisan. Finally create and take home your own tatami coaster. Your instructor will offer hands-on guidance and English materials, which make the experience accessible to even first time visitors. Chat with your instructor during the experience and connect to authentic Japanese craftsmanship and heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 Drink
All materials for hand stitching and coaster creation (1 piece)
Tatami workshop tour
Lecture on tatami basics
Transportation From/To the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
元禄畳 Genroku Tatami
Your instructor will welcome you outside the shop, Genroku Tatami, at the scheduled start time.
