Roketsu dyeing experience: M course Roketsu Dyeing Experience
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Kyoto, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Roketsu73 Nishikyōgoku Umazukachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0885, Japan
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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 168 reviews
Leah_K, Mar 2026
We got to experience a beautiful art form in a way that we could try the technique and also appreciate the years of practice and repetition takes to truly become a craftsman as skilled as our teachers. I will definitely be taking this class again and I highly recommend it to anyone of any skill, you will not be disappointed!
Tena_v, Mar 2026
They have many stencils to choose from and a nice variety of bags, t shirts or shapes of cloth to work with. So much fun, and you end up with a very personal souvenir of your time in JAPAN!!
Claire_O, Jan 2026
Kindest sweetest instructor. Didn't rush us but gently showed us what to do to achieve best results. Fab fun.
Anita_L, Jan 2026
A fun, unique, affordable, and relaxing experience. It was a welcome break from being on your feet and listening to tour guides, offering a hands-on activity with the added bonus of a souvenir. An added bonus was supporting a small, family-run business. Be sure to schedule in advance!
Sarah_D, Jan 2026
We had a great time at this workshop. The instructors were both lovely and very helpful. Our final products turned out even better than we expected! The course suggested 1.5-2 hours but we did more intricate designs and it took about 3 hours. We never felt rushed and there were others that finished before and after us. Would highly recommend!
Wendy_R, Jan 2026
This was absolutely fantastic! We had a great time and the studio was fascinating! The artists who helped us were incredibly talented and very kind! I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys arts and crafts
Vanessa_H, Dec 2025
What a unique experience and a great way to change things up from heavy touring/walking days. The shop proprietor and his mother were there to help guide us through the process, and worked really hard to make sure our designs turned out well (it takes a lot more wax than you would think). They were incredibly patient, especially with our autistic daughter who needed extra help and guidance. In the end we ended up with some really cute T-shirts and a great bag to carry them in and a new appreciation for the art of dyeing!
Suanne_K, Dec 2025
This was a wonderful experience in Kyoto! If you want to take a break and experience authentic Roketsu dying, this is the place to go! You can select from dozens of designs they have, or free hand a design of your own! You could also bring a pre-planned design of your own. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Very similar to batik art, where you use a paintbrush and paint wax onto an item you want to design. There are t-shirts, tote bags, placemats, curtains, just so much to choose from. Your art piece is ready to take home packaged and dry in 2 hours. My family thoroughly enjoyed this experience!
Jacqueline_J, Nov 2025
An absolute must. A wonderful experience, well organised and learning from true masters. Fabulous local activity.
Jordyn_O, Nov 2025
A hands on opportunity to take part in a traditional Japanese craft. The studio was well equipped and welcoming and the teachers kind and friendly
Amber_L, Sep 2025
This experience was so much fun! I am not very good with these kind of crafts but the people there were very helpful and walked us through each step. Everyone was so kind and we had the best time. And now I have a shirt to commemorate the experience 🙂 Thank you!
Jessica_B, Sep 2025
It was very interesting to experience the traditional dyeing techniques. The people running the workshop spoke little to no English so sometimes it was confusing what they were trying to say. I also found that they would try to help with drawing the wax design but would ruin the design details. I was happy with the experience but the result could have been better, I advise to try something simple!
Fay_B, Aug 2025
An amazing experience!! With very friendly and helpful hosts.
We got a good result with minimal skill.
Ricci_B, Jul 2025
Very soothing and engaging. Great for anyone into crafts and cultural experiences. Light English spoken but very hands on. Good for all experience levels.
Sara_M, Jul 2025
I booked this experience for myself solo, while my husband and son went on another tour. This was such an amazing experience! I was a little hesitant to book it because I am not very artistic. So glad I did it! I made the best souvenir of our trip! The whole process was very calm and relaxing. I never felt out of place because I was on my own. It was just a wonderful experience from start to finish. I wish I could have gone back again and again!
Thi_L, Jul 2025
Easy to get to and a wonderful experience! Our family of 6 (2 adults and 4 teens) had an amazing time with this activity. We spent a few hours away from the hustle & bustle of sightseeing to slow down and craft together. The owner was very kind and patient, even though we took a long time due to the number and complexity of our chosen designs. The shirts and banner turned out so much better than we had hoped! It was a perfect opportunity for us to disconnect with the world and have a few hours of quality family time. None of our teens touched their phones a few hours :). Thank you!
Peita_R, Jul 2025
It was really interactive and participants have a lot of creative control. The language barrier made it a bit tricky to learn the technique but it’s not hard to come out with a product that is stunning to look at, at the end. Would recommend!
Paula_L, Jun 2025
Awesome experience and one of a kind souvenir to take home from Kyoto! Would highly recommend if you want to make a unique, cultural craft. Everyone in our group had great results regardless of talent level.
Laura_V, Jun 2025
Amazing experience, they are very kind, gentle, they take the time you need (we took 2h just to do our drawings on a 1.30h time experience, we stayed for 3h in total)
They showed us every step of the making of the dyeing and even tho they don’t speak very well english, we understood each other quitte easily.
Would recommend 100%, very passionate people !
Eileen_L, May 2025
This was a very fun wax resist type of fabric dyeing. You get to pick what you want to dye whether it be a decorative banner, t-shirt, tote bag, etc. You then get to choose the design, do a little practice run on a small piece of cloth and then begin painting the melted wax onto the chosen fabric. It will then be dyed for you and the results will be amazing! Instruction and guidance given by the owner and his mother.
nicholas_c, May 2025
Very organized. Easy to find. A complete experience. Very limited English but enough to understand the process. Rather unique. The space is ample and interesting. Would recommend. Great value
Response from Host, May 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the experience.
It pains me that I cannot explain in detail as my English is not good enough.
Thank you.
Elizabeth_W, Apr 2025
Such a unique experience with friendly staff. You get to take your item home same day and select patterns from a large selection of styles.
Response from Host, May 2025
For us, it is very rewarding to see our customers who come to experience our work be so pleased with their own work.
If you have a chance, please visit us again.
Thank you very much.
neha_s, Apr 2025
My husband and 6 year old daughter were looking for something to do in Kyoto outside of sight seeing and found this wonderful class. All three of us had a great time learning about this beautiful art. We each selected what we wanted to draw (there are hundreds of stencils to choose from). Two of us made Tshirts and one of us made a tote bag. The owner and his mom and so patient and provide guidance throughout the process. The whole experience was so therapeutic and peaceful and a nice change of pace from the long days of sight seeing and walking. Also what an amazing souvenir to bring home with us and share with others this wonderful art form.
Response from Host, May 2025
We are happy if you feel it is one of the most enjoyable experiences in sightseeing in Japan.
Thank you.
Kathryn_P, Apr 2025
Using an amazing Japanese technique, create your own individual artwork to take home and cherish. Whole family enjoyed the experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
I would be happy if you consider it a fun family experience on your trip to Japan.
Thank you.
Lisa_C, Apr 2025
This was an amazing class. You get to pick a design and a bag, hanging or shirt, guided through the steps and hands on whenever possible. Best experience we had in Kyoto!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
I'm glad you were pleased with the experience of batik dyeing in Kyoto.
Thank you very much.
Peggy_A, Apr 2025
Fantastic experience creating a unique souvenir. Peaceful studio, guidance at each step and allowed you to be fully involved in the process. Lots of stencils to choose from. Really enjoyed myself.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
You can create your own original work of art by combining many drafts.
We hope you will be pleased with our work.
Jennifer_K, Apr 2025
This is such a great experience and a wonderful memento of our visit to Kyoto. Highly recommend a visit to Roketsu.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
I would be happy if you remember it as a memorable place when you visit Kyoto.
Thank you.
Kevin_T, Apr 2025
We discovered this small tie dyeing studio in the outskirts of Kyoto, run by a mom and pop. It turned out to be one of the best, most authentic experiences we did in Japan. No art skills needed; you’ll get all the help you want or need. You end up with a great souvenir to wear or hang in your home.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
The workshop is located outside of Kyoto's tourist areas.
It is rewarding for us to know that even in such a place, our visitors are happy with their experience.
Thank you very much.
Cynthia_O, Apr 2025
This was an incredible experience. We had a great time. The owner is an expert and knows exactly what to do to get what you want. His mother, Yoko, is adorable and so sweet. She too was also very helpful. The study is so authentic and you truly feel like an artist. We were so happy to do something other than the traditional tourist attractions. It is also great because we created a one of a kind personal souvenir from Kyoto. We highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
It is difficult to create the same work using the same rough sketch. The charm of batik is that it is possible to create various works of art depending on the conditions at the time. We are very happy to cooperate with you to make your original work as a souvenir. Thank you very much.
Gloria_T, Apr 2025
Perfect activity to relax and enjoy making a personal souvenir to take home. The craft shop is comfortable and clean. The owner was so nice. His mom (artist) came in to provide support and she was very sweet. Watching draw free hand def a must do to wind down from the travel itinerary
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are happy if you were able to relax and enjoy the experience. Thank you for visiting our workshop.
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