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Kyoto: Yuzen Dyeing Workshop with Tenugui Souvenir
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Experience the Beauty of Kata-Yuzen in Kyoto
At OKADA in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district, discover the art of Kata-Yuzen, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique used in kimono making.
Using hand-carved stencils and a brush, you will follow authentic Yuzen processes to create your own hand-dyed tenugui to take home. Each piece reflects the craftsmanship and care passed down through generations.
Enjoy a peaceful, refined space where you can connect with Japan’s traditional culture and create a memorable keepsake from your time in Kyoto.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One tenugui (Japanese hand towel) to dye and take home
Instructor guidance (in Japanese or English)
All necessary dyeing materials and tools （体験に必要なすべての染料・道具）
Meeting Points
Departure
岡田-OKADA-
From Kyoto Station, the No. 206 bus is the most convenient.
It’s just a 30-second walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop!
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kyoto: Yuzen Dyeing Workshop with Tenugui Souvenir
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About
Experience the Beauty of Kata-Yuzen in Kyoto
At OKADA in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district, discover the art of Kata-Yuzen, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique used in kimono making.
Using hand-carved stencils and a brush, you will follow authentic Yuzen processes to create your own hand-dyed tenugui to take home. Each piece reflects the craftsmanship and care passed down through generations.
Enjoy a peaceful, refined space where you can connect with Japan’s traditional culture and create a memorable keepsake from your time in Kyoto.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One tenugui (Japanese hand towel) to dye and take home
Instructor guidance (in Japanese or English)
All necessary dyeing materials and tools （体験に必要なすべての染料・道具）
Meeting Points
Departure
岡田-OKADA-
From Kyoto Station, the No. 206 bus is the most convenient.
It’s just a 30-second walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop!
At OKADA in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, we share Japanese traditional culture through hands-on experiences in shodo (calligraphy), sado (tea ceremony), and Yuzen dyeing.
In our Yuzen dyeing workshop, you can experience Kata-Yuzen, one of the traditional kimono-making techniques. Kata-Yuzen is a method of creating designs by layering multiple stencil sheets. Each stencil is carefully carved by specialized craftsmen by hand, and dozens of stencils are required to complete a single kimono—sometimes even up to one hundred.
In this experience, you will follow real Kata-Yuzen steps: attaching the fabric to a Yuzen board, placing stencils over the material, and applying colors with a brush to c...
