Let's make Japanese accessories with Mizuhiki

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Kyoto, Japan

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

material
Snacks

Matcha and Sweets

Mizuhiki for non-gift items and metal fittings for making them at home.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rakue 着物レンタル/着付け専門店
Japan, 600-8481 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Shijōhorikawachō, ２５５野村ビル２階
The place is one-minute walk from the Shijo Horikawa bus stop. It is on the second floor of the building on the southwest corner of the big intersection of Shijo Street and Horikawa Street. The first floor is a shoe repair shop.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Very welcoming and a...

Thomas_M, Nov 2025

Very welcoming and a great teacher! Location is easy to find and making the mizuhiki was a great, fun experience. The cup of matcha at the end was a nice treat as well!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

He quickly learned how to tie Mizuhiki and skillfully completed two types of accessories. He was also a very kind person. Thank you so much.

I had a lot of fun making...

Jessica_B, Sep 2025

I had a lot of fun making the mizuhiku accessories, it was very interesting to learn this traditional art! The woman running the workshop was very friendly and encouraging, the instructions were very easy to follow. Very happy with my results

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm happy that you've completed the beautiful and lovely accessory. Thank you so much.

Wonderful experience & beautiful craft!

Tiffany_T, Aug 2025

I feel exceptionally lucky that I was able to take this class one on one. The designs look very complicated but my instructor (I never asked her name 😭) was very patient with me and helped me make a beautiful set of earrings! I hope I can come back to learn other designs!!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for visiting us. You made beautiful flower earrings with great skill. I look forward to seeing you again.

Must try craft experience

Courtney_C, Jun 2025

We had a wonderful time in this hands-on experience creating a one of a kind souvenir from Kyoto! We highly recommend this to anyone who loves creative craft work!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Even though you walked for a long time on a very hot day, you worked hard to make the accessories. I'm also very happy that you were interested in various accessories. Thank you very much.

A lovely experience

Dianne_L, Jun 2025

This was a lovely and fun experience. The instructor was gentle, kind and generous. It was with every penny.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad that everyone was having fun and making accessories with enthusiasm. Thank you very much for visiting me.

Lovely craft class

Angie_K, Apr 2025

The most friendly and welcoming lady. A small authentic feeling setting. Can also rent kimono at the shop.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

I'm sorry for the late reply. At that time, you worked really hard on making accessories and completed a cute keychain. Thank you very much.

Great traditional craft lesson!

Barbara_C, Apr 2025

Akemi is a patient and kind teacher. She demonstrated how to make the basic knot and then guided me to learn how to make a leaf knot and a flat plum knot, first with one mizuhiki cord, then with 2, and 3 different colors. I made pieces that can be hung on my daypack. I enjoyed my lesson very much. I highly recommend Akemi’s lesson if you want to learn a Japanese traditional craft.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review. You were quick to understand and created a cute accessory. Thank you so much for coming.

Mizuhiki a very wonderful experience

Robert_H, Oct 2019

A lovely time with a charming and patient teacher. A gracious hostess with a welcoming smile and a fine sense of humor. Needed to work with a thumb fingered unskilled person as myself. I actually learned something!

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Thank you for coming from far away. Thank you for writing a review. it was a fun time. Wishing you good health and good luck.

Pleasant no teaching materials

Lucie_C, Apr 2026

Patient and kind lady... No sheet or diagram , being visual I would have liked to have had one to be able to reproduce the model(s) learned instead of making them from memory or searching on the internet. It is a private workshop, no materials available for purchase. A pleasant experience.

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