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, some of them which 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 print postcard with a woodblock print that has been in use for many generations.
After the experience explore long-established shops with products such as traditional lacquerware, calligraphy products, lanterns and even a pigment and paint shop that focuses on natural pigments used in Japanese-style paintings.
What's included
Experience Fee
Guide Fee
Transportation Fees to/from meeting point
What to expect
Kyoto
2h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking. The location is around 11 min walk from Shijo Station (Karasuma Line).
End point
Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking. The location is around 11 min walk from Shijo Station (Karasuma Line).
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
