Tatami Experience, Hand Stitching and Coaster Making in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Honey J Travel invites you to discover tatami history at a Kyoto workshop with over 300 years of heritage. Your master artisan instructor brings this living legacy to life through stories of multi-generational craftsmanship.

Explore the authentic workshop before learning the art of traditional hand-stitching. Under the artisan’s patient, hands-on guidance, put these techniques into practice to craft your own tatami coaster to take home as a piece of Japanese heritage.

You’ll leave with your handmade souvenir and English reference materials from Honey J Travel. While most workshops skip the depth, we ensure you understand the dedication behind every stitch, changing how it feels to create it.

Honey J Travel is a Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency in Japan. We arrange seamless access to this exclusive experience, providing English learning materials so nothing is lost between the artisan's demonstration and your understanding.

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

What to expect

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 sharing stories and insights about tatami culture and Japanese craftsmanship.

The workshop is fully hands-on, with careful and patient instruction throughout the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your instructor will welcome you outside the shop, Genroku Tatami, at the scheduled start time.

End point

Your instructor will welcome you outside the shop, Genroku Tatami, at the scheduled start time.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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15,600.00 JPY per person
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