At OKADA in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, we share Japanese traditional culture through hands-on experiences in shodo (calligraphy), sado (tea ceremony), and Yuzen dyeing.
In our Yuzen dyeing workshop, you can experience Kata-Yuzen, one of the traditional kimono-making techniques.
Kata-Yuzen is a method of creating designs by layering multiple stencil sheets. Each stencil is carefully carved by specialized craftsmen by hand, and dozens of stencils are required to complete a single kimono—sometimes even up to one hundred.
In this experience, you will follow real Kata-Yuzen steps: attaching the fabric to a Yuzen board, placing stencils over the material, and applying colors with a brush to create your own original hand-dyed tenugui to take home.
We hope you will enjoy discovering Japan’s traditional craftsmanship as a memorable part of your stay in Kyoto.
We look forward to welcoming you in our refined and peaceful space.
From Kyoto Station, the No. 206 bus is the most convenient.
It’s just a 30-second walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop!
From Kyoto Station, the No. 206 bus is the most convenient.
It’s just a 30-second walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop!
