Itajime Shibori Scarf Class
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Kyoto, Japan
- 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the art of ‘shibori’ during this 30 to 60-minute scarf-making class in Kyoto. Learn about Japanese culture from your knowledgable guide and become versed in one of the country’s many art forms. Use traditional tools and fabrics to make your scarf, then take this memorable handmade souvenir home with you to show your friends and family.
- 30- to 60-minute shibori scarf-making class in Kyoto
- Learn how to do this unique Japanese craft with the help of a teacher
- Choose from Japanese fabrics
- Take the memento home with you
What's Included
- Admission fee to the museum
Meeting and Pickup
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End point
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Kyoto Shibori Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Adult pricing applies to all ages
- Two car parking and bicycle parking spaces are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 85 reviews
Christine_M, Apr 2026
I very much enjoyed my time at the Shibori Museum! The friendly staff gave me lots of personal attention, and the scarf they helped me make is lovely! And the highly skilled artistic creations displayed in the museum were truly impressive. I'm very glad that I booked this experience!
Carol_B, Dec 2025
Kind people who gave us a wonderful experience! The small place is personable, really wants to share their craft, and was an all around fun way to spend an afternoon! Do this!
Esther_S, Nov 2025
So fun getting to make a scarf and also learn about the history and process of dying! Everyone was so nice, we had a really wonderful time.
Stacy_B, Oct 2025
Great experience! Clear instructions and the class is very hands-on, plus I love my scarf. The unexpected highlight was learning more about shibori and seeing the incredible masterpieces displayed on the 2nd floor while I waited for my scarf to dry. Highly recommend this activity!
HelenAnita_M, Oct 2025
It was a really fantastic experience with a dedicated one on one facilitator. Great way to relax and spending a good hour in a serene atmosphere. Easy to get to I loved the finishing touches at the end.
Colin_S, Aug 2025
Great class, lovely teacher and staff, myself and my kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it for sure
srlawrence17, Jul 2025
This class was GREAT!!! I'm not a particularly artistic person, but I loved every minute. Even more surprising, my teenage sons enjoyed it too! Everyone who works at the museum where the classes are held is wonderful -- helpful, kind, and just a whole lot of fun. Highly recommend!
Tabitha_B, Jun 2025
Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of taking part in an itajime shibori silk scarf dyeing workshop at the Kyoto Shibori Museum, and it was an unforgettable experience. The workshop was hands-on, inspiring, and surprisingly relaxing – a perfect blend of culture, art, and fun.
The staff were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, guiding us through the traditional Japanese techniques with patience and encouragement. We each got to design our own silk scarf using the itajime (fold and clamp) method, choosing our colors and patterns. Watching the dyes take to the silk and then unfolding our pieces to reveal the final design was like unwrapping a little piece of magic. ✨
It was creative, satisfying, and so beautifully Japanese. We all came away wanting to do it again — and with our very own, one-of-a-kind silk scarves to take home. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto who wants to dive into traditional Japanese craftsmanship in a hands-on way!
Pooja_R, May 2025
This is an awesome way to experience the Shibori art in Japan. The hands-on activity for creating a tie-dye using a centuries old Shibori technique was fun and the end result was beautiful. We enjoyed it a lot!!
Stephanie_C, May 2025
The staff were so much fun. The scarf dying was so much fun and we all were pleased with our outcomes. Finding the classroom was a bit of a challenge, it is on the 2F and not well marked from the street.
HOLLY_I, May 2025
Hands on opportunity to learn a traditional Japanese art technique. Staff were friendly and engaging. Learned about the history of shibori and kimono fabric making. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Kyoto!
Brad_B, Apr 2025
Wonderful experience. Our instructor June was so patient and kind. The grand reveal at the end was so much fun! Highly recommend to learn about all things shibori.
Marcia_E, Oct 2024
What a gem of a studio in Kyoto. We learned about the history of Shibori and created lovely scarves.
Margaret_L, Oct 2024
Loved the Shibori lesson.
The museum above was fantastic and the people were only to happy to answer my questions.
Lois_L, Oct 2024
The owners of the Shibori Museum were excellent. They walked us through the process of making a dyed scarf and answered all questions. The display in the museum was beautiful. Our whole group completely enjoyed this event.
Sarah_M, Oct 2024
This was a great experience - very well priced for an experience in general and especially for this. My mother & son both had a great time making their scarves. I especially liked that they made a certificate for my son once he finished his scarf! They put a lot of effort into making sure the experience is something you won't forget.
Karla_R, Aug 2024
Great experience, if you like crafts, the experience is unique, nice process, good explanation and very interesting technique. Highly recommended.
Rachel_G, Aug 2024
Amazing experience, very personalized, my 12 year old son loved making the scarf and the museum tour.
Dana_K, Jul 2024
What a great experience! I went solo, and I enjoyed the personalized attention. Instead of making just one scarf, I made three. The exhibition on the second floor is stunning and worth visiting. This was a perfect and relaxing way for me to start my last full day visiting Japan.
Natalia_F, May 2024
Enjoyable time at Shibori museum, they have a very nice exhibit and good way to learn about this ancient technique
Kim_W, May 2024
Kenji and his staff are just wonderful. Making our scarves was fun and the museum upstairs included a movie on the process plus the most beautiful art. If I return to Kyoto I will definitely visit again.
Fay_N, May 2024
5 years ago, I visited Kyoto Shibori Museum and had a memorable experience, so when I brought friends from CA to visit for their first Japan trip, I definitely added this shibori scarf experience. As expected, they thoroughly enjoyed it! More over, they were in awe of learning about the process of making the many kinds of shibori on the informative video and seeing the many masterpieces in the upatairs museum. They developed such appreciation for the intricate work in doing some styles of shibori.
My friend purchased a beautiful leather and shibori purse and said she will treasure the hard work that went into making it.
Before leaving, I shared the story if my daughter's experience 5 years ago, and that she had recently married. The "cute grandpa" as she called him back then, gifted her with a shibori "lucky ball: charm to commemorate her marriage. Upon my return, I gave.it to her and she was touched by his kindness.
She's possibly returning to Japan in December and taking the shibori scarf class will be on their itinerary.
Emma_K, Mar 2024
Lovely crafty activity with something nice to take home. Learnt all about the skill which is more interesting than I would have thought!
Hilary_D, Mar 2024
My husband and I loved this class. It was amazing and the staff was all super friendly. It was such a great way to learn some of the history of Kyoto and Japan.
Catherine_P, Feb 2024
This was so fun!! The team is very attentive and courteous. You start with selecting your desired colors and pattern, dye the fabric, and then get to explore the museum and exhibitions showing the talent and time it takes for this craft. By the time we were done looking through the displays and shopping our scarves were dried and packaged ready to go. Highly highly recommend!!
Cassi_L, Nov 2023
This class was excellent. The people and artisans go out of their way to make this a special experience. Better than expected in every way. Everyone we interacted with was a delight!
Kim_I, Oct 2023
The gentleman’s father started the museum, and his grandfather was a shibori master, after making our wonderful scarves he taught us all about making the fabric for the kimono’s it was incredible!! Anyone interested in history of fabric or the ancient art of dying fabric or just wants a unique memorable experience should put this high on your list when you visit Kyoto. They are two minute walk from the castle so you could do both in a few hours. Thank you Shibori museum for such a wonderful, enlightening experience.
Sue_D, Aug 2023
Very interesting practical explanations of the techniques for hand dying and construction of works of art from the fabrics produced. The class was excellent: fun and very pleasing resulting scarves.
Paul_T, Aug 2023
Irreplicable experience. The staff explained all we needed to do with utmost care and were extremely courteous. Would definitely do again and recommend others to do!
Jennifer_W, Apr 2023
We felt so welcome at the Shibori Museum. We loved making our scarves and walking around the museum. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested in this art
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