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Sashiko Studio Stitching in Kyoto’s Art District
(5) Reviews
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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History and Evolution of Sashiko Sashiko, meaning “little stabs,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868). It began as a practical way to reinforce and insulate clothing, used by farmers and fishermen to mend garments for harsh winters. Over time, it evolved into an art form, with regions developing unique patterns rich in cultural and symbolic meaning.
The Workshop Experience In this hands-on session, you’ll learn basic Sashiko stitches while creating a keychain inspired by a traditional hapi coat. The workshop starts with a brief history, followed by demonstrations and guided practice. Held in a historic Kyoto building in an active artist district, you’ll stitch surrounded by local creativity...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Completed Sashiko Project: Take home your handcrafted Sashiko item
All Necessary Tools and Materials: Fabrics, needles, threads, and other specific tools provided
Experienced Instructor: Guided instruction from skilled Sashiko artisans throughout the workshop
You will also be served Uji tea and arare, traditional seasoned rice crackers
Transportation to the Venue
Personal or travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
284 Yamashirochō
We meet outside of the Sashiko Studio - nearest station is Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan)
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Sashiko Studio Stitching in Kyoto’s Art District
(5) Reviews
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History and Evolution of Sashiko Sashiko, meaning “little stabs,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868). It began as a practical way to reinforce and insulate clothing, used by farmers and fishermen to mend garments for harsh winters. Over time, it evolved into an art form, with regions developing unique patterns rich in cultural and symbolic meaning.
The Workshop Experience In this hands-on session, you’ll learn basic Sashiko stitches while creating a keychain inspired by a traditional hapi coat. The workshop starts with a brief history, followed by demonstrations and guided practice. Held in a historic Kyoto building in an active artist district, you’ll stitch surrounded by local creativity...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Completed Sashiko Project: Take home your handcrafted Sashiko item
All Necessary Tools and Materials: Fabrics, needles, threads, and other specific tools provided
Experienced Instructor: Guided instruction from skilled Sashiko artisans throughout the workshop
You will also be served Uji tea and arare, traditional seasoned rice crackers
Transportation to the Venue
Personal or travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
284 Yamashirochō
We meet outside of the Sashiko Studio - nearest station is Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan)
Set in a quiet artist district near Kiyomizu Gojo Station, this hands on Sashiko studio invites you to learn the fundamentals of Japan’s traditional stitching craft in a historic Kyoto building surrounded by working artists. Instead of the coaster made in the Osaka experience, you will create a small keychain inspired by the patterns and style of a traditional Japanese hapi coat. During the session, you will also be served Uji tea and arare, traditional seasoned rice crackers that reflect Kyoto’s tea culture. The studio is led by Jun, a recognized Japanese artisan who has exhibited across Japan and abroad, and if you enjoy the craft, you can also browse the studio’s carefully selected Sashik...
