Hanakoushi cotton Scarf Class

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Kyoto, Japan

30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a deep dive into the art of traditional Japanese handcrafts at the Kyoto Shibori Museum by learning how to dye silk scarf using the sekka shibori method. At the end of your private class you'll have a beautiful scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto.

Private class, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
Learn how to dye using the traditional sekka shibori method
Leave your class with a beautiful souvenir or gift from Kyoto
Great way to learn about traditional Japanese handcrafts

What's Included

Admission fee to the museum

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Shibori Museum
135-5 Shikiamichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8261, Japan
We are located southeast of Nijo Castle. Only 3 min. walk from Nijo castle.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kyoto Shibori Museum

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
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

4.8

based on 18 reviews

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Fun and educational

Cynthia_N, Nov 2024

Very easy and fun way to make a special souvenir of your trip. We really enjoyed the museum after our lesson and purchased a purse for my mom and samue for my dad.

A Nice Time

Renee_M, Oct 2024

Boy, was this a lot of fun!! I had been looking forward to this class since I first registered for it. My husband and I each made a Sekka Shibori scarf…now I have two scarves. 😉. Everyone was so kind and helpful. And there was even a nice “unveiling” ceremony of our product at the end of the class. As the staff was packaging up our scarves, we were invited to go upstairs to the museum/shop and watch a short film about the history of Shibori. As with all crafts, it’s a dying art, unfortunately. We also had a private tour of the museum by the owner, who is a fabulous artist in his own right. I would highly recommend taking this class and meeting all the lovely artists/staff who take great pride in their work.

Make a Scarf Instead of Buying One

Michael_T, Jun 2024

This was really fun and we are proud of our beautiful scarves. We highly recommend this experience. Shibori is a traditional art in Japan and we learned about the different techniques which can be very intricate and fascinating. The instructors were knowledgeable, welcoming and easy to understand.

fabulous experience

Sandra_B, Jun 2024

fab workshop. we were guided by someone very skillful and kind. It was so exciting to see how good our finished scarves were. Thankyou Kyoto Shibori Museum

Easy, fun workshop, friendly patient staff.

Cathie_H, May 2024

This was a great workshop if you want a hands on experience. Lovely instructors and the process has been modernised/simplified for tourists so you’re not spending hours tying little bits of fabric. You end up with a beautiful silk scarf to take away. The museum is also very interesting.

Amazingly Fun and Simple

David_H, Mar 2024

Beautiful, welcoming, fun, simple, and a great keepsake. Family-run, masterful and totally Japanese. People spoke solid English.

A fun and informative class

Kara_P, Mar 2024

Such a fun, informative class learning the intricacies of this beautiful art form. Thank you to the amazing Sensei.

The course was a waste of...

Sharon_T, Mar 2024

The course was a waste of time as you don’t do anything. The museum is tiny but interesting. I recommend the museum, as a short break from the bustling streets

A very special experience

Diane_B, Mar 2024

Lovely, and the museum is extremely interesting. The materials you work with are quite high-quality, and the selection of projects is excellent. I am very happy with my scarf and I enjoyed shopping there as well.

Shibori class

christine_m, Oct 2023

The staff were extremely helpful and excellent. We had a great time creating silk shibori scarves and now have a greater appreciation for the art of shibori.

Great memorable experience

Kay_F, Oct 2023

It was a small class size so there was easy to follow instructions. The scarves turned out beautifully and the museum was very interesting with unbelievably beautiful shibori artwork. We were also able to purchase shibori treasures. A definite highlight of our Kyoto trip.

Much more than a scarf, a magnificent ancient tradtional art.

Margaret_T, Jul 2023

Our family of 5 expected to be making shibori scarves as a take home, but Yokahama-san and the others at this amazing workshop, shop and museum gave us much more. We learned about the painstaking craftmanship that goes into every work, saw amazing large and small scale examples of it and could better understand the craft's importance in Japan's history. Great explanatory video and show-and-tell also. Thank you so much

Easy crafting program

Sandy_J, Mar 2023

Very easy craft to make and take home. Nice museum and historical video to watch afterwards. Handmade crafts in gift shop.

So fun!

Jennifer_H, Oct 2019

This is a great and quick class. I was the only person in our session and Nina guided me through making my Shibori scarf in an informative and fun way. I would take it again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to dip their toe in the Shibori-making waters. The museum is also so interesting! So many beautiful pieces to look at. It's really an amazing art! Thank you!

Enjoyable scarf class

Judee_C, Jul 2019

Really enjoyed making the scarf. It was hands on and the result was stunning. The museum itself is very interesting and informative and the director and his staff were welcoming.There were beautiful fabrics and items to purchase and I would highly recommend this experience.