Learn a traditional textile art of Kyoto - Marumasu Nishimuraya Yuzen Kobo workshop

【Name of facility】
Marumasu Nishimuraya Yuzen Kobo workshop

【Introduction, descriptions, and contents of activities】
Inside a replicated, traditional Kyo-machiya house, the Marumasu Nishimuraya Yuzen Kobo workshop provides a highly accessible introduction to Kyo-Yuzen (Kyoto style printing or dyeing). In addition to learning Kyo-Yuzen, visitors are shown how to wrap the miraculously multi-purpose furoshiki cloth.

[Available workshops]
+ Experiencing Kata-e-zome of Kyo-Yuzen: dyeing a pattern on a handkerchief, a sensu fan, a furoshiki cloth, a t-shirt and so on

+ Making chopsticks and a chopstick case: a set course in making chopsticks using Kyoto's fragrant Kitayama cedar and a Yuzen chopstick case by dyeing cardboard.

+ Learning how to wrap a furoshiki cloth

【Information provider】
Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry

【access】
7 minutes walk from Subway Nijojo-mae Station

【Availability in multiple languages】
Yes (incl. written materials)

【Available languages】
English, Chinese, French

【Included in fare】
Materials (incl. food ingredients); sightseeing; cultural experience

【Payment】
On the spot

【Creditcard payment】
Yes

【Methods of reservation】
Reservation by telephone or official website

【Methods of cancelation】
Cancelation by telephone or official website

【Time required】
Short day trip (Half day)