2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto

Genroku Tatami
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  • Learn tatami history and craftsmanship from expert artisans in Kyoto’s traditional workshop.
  • Try hands-on hand stitching and make your own tatami coaster to take home.
  • Explore a real tatami workshop and see authentic tools and materials up close.
  • Perfect cultural experience for first-time visitors and craft lovers alike.
  • Friendly guidance with step-by-step instruction, suitable for beginners.

Start Times

  • 9:00AM
  • 11:00AM
  • 13:00PM
  • 15:00PM

Duration

2 Hours

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Package type

2H Tatami Experience: Lecture, Hand Stitch & Coaster

Quantity

You can select up to 20 for this package
€ 77.69

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What to expect

Step inside a traditional Kyoto tatami workshop and discover the craftsmanship behind Japan’s iconic flooring. In this 2-hour experience, you’ll learn about tatami’s history, cultural role, and natural materials such as igusa rush grass, known for its calming scent and humidity control.

Guided by skilled artisan, you’ll try authentic hand-stitching techniques using real tools and materials.

Create your own tatami coaster to take home as a meaningful souvenir. Perfect for culture lovers and curious travelers, this hands-on workshop offers rare access to a working studio and deeper insight into Japanese living traditions.

2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto
2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto
2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto
2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto
2H Tatami Experience in Kyoto

Good to know

After the workshop, guests are welcome to stroll around the nearby temples, including Konkai Kōmyō-ji Temple, located just in front of the workshop venue. This sacred Buddhist temple complex features traditional wooden halls, historic statues, and beautifully landscaped gardens, making it a peaceful stop to enjoy Kyoto’s atmosphere before or after your experience.-

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