Demonstration: Watch a live Edo woodblock printing demonstration by a professional artisan at Takahashi Kobo.
During this hands-on experience, you’ll step inside Takahashi Kobo, a historic Edo woodblock printing studio with over 160 years of history. After a short introduction from a professional artisan, you’ll learn about the ukiyo-e printing process and the traditional tools and materials used.
Then, you’ll try it yourself — applying pigments and glue to the woodblock, pressing and burnishing them onto Japanese washi paper to create your own colorful design. Once your print is complete, the artisans will help you to transform your finished washi paper into a beautiful bamboo-handled fan, which you can take home the same day.
At the end of the session, you’ll also choose one ukiyo-e print by Hokusai or Hiroshige as a special souvenir. It’s a relaxing and inspiring activity that lets you experience the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and history firsthand.
Take Exit 4 from Edogawabashi Station. After exiting, turn right, then turn left at the first traffic light and cross the river. Continue straight for about 5 minutes, and you will find Takahashi Kobo on your right-hand side.
Take Exit 4 from Edogawabashi Station. After exiting, turn right, then turn left at the first traffic light and cross the river. Continue straight for about 5 minutes, and you will find Takahashi Kobo on your right-hand side.
