Paint your own original creation with the Kyo-Yuzen technique "Surikomi Yuzen"!
Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience in Kyoto (Intermediate – Advanced Course)
8 hours
Easy
Experience the art of Kyo-Yuzen fabric dyeing. With over 3,000 stencils to choose from, create your own unique design using a traditional stencil technique.
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Kyo-Yuzen is a traditional fabric dyeing technique that originated over 350 years ago during the Genroku era, perfected by the fan painter Yuzensai Miyazaki. While there are many methods of Yuzen dyeing, this experience focuses on ‘Surikomi Yuzen,’ a unique stencil technique. Connect with a 350-year-old tradition and craft something special and unique!
Using stencils and brushes, decorate large items such as furoshiki, noren (split curtains), and tapestries and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home as a unique souvenir from Kyoto.
Marumasu Nishimuraya
〒604-8276 JP Kyoto Nakagyo Ward, 壺屋町（小川通）４４６
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The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!
In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.
Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!
Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.
Meet up Location
からくり弓道体験場
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan
10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.
What do I need to bring?
- Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
please note
- Please note that this course can take at least half a day or even a full day. Take this into consideration when making a reservation. If you cannot finish on the day, you can come back the next day or later and continue working on it.
- Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
- You can take your finished item with you the same day (some items will be sent at a later date).
- At home, please iron your item to set the dye.
(For polyester, set the temperature to low. For cotton, use medium. For hemp, use high. Use the dry setting on your iron for all material, use an extra cloth between your item and the iron and iron your item for at least 30 seconds).
What's included?
- Experience fees
- Materials
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Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 2 days
Duration
4-8 hours
Live tour guide
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
The price for Silk Furoshiki or Split Curtain starts at 15,000 JPY.
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
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