The 10 Best Classes & Workshops in Nishijin District, Kinki

Soushunan, a 110 years old Machiya, is a traditional wooden townhouse.Here you can experience playing the Koto, which is a traditional Japanese instrument and indispensable for formal ceremonies in Japan.Harumi Shimazaki, who is a professional player of Koto, will teach you how to play the Koto.Within the lesson, you will also get to know about the modest and kind spirit of traditonal Japanese.

We are making various kinds of bamboo products and handling a great variety of bamboo material; which are born and grown in the tradition and culture of Kyoto. We will maintain the traditional skill and aim at the making of new things from that. This is the sincerity of our company Yokotake.

Local mothers offer unique family experience exclusively designed for family with kids! Both parents and children can enjoy real Kyoto in a historical temple. Features of our program are (1)Edutainment to feel historical Kyoto, (2)Connect with local people, and(3)Forget about parents' duties.

White Rose Aikido Kyoto Dojo is an Aikido school which offers both Aikido experiences for complete beginners or a place for the seasoned Aikidoist to train in Kyoto. The dojo has a warm and friendly atmosphere and having hosted 40 plus events to date you can be sure you are in safe and experienced hands. We look forward to you visiting our Dojo in the future.

This is new open cooking class in this Spring. I would welcome you like my friend come to see me, and enjoy cooking special body-friendly and delicious lunch! I have vegetarian menu too. After lunch with your request, let's have casual Japanese tea ceremony with your self-powdered Green tea. I'm looking forward to seeing you. Detailed information is in the web page.

Feel the spirit of the samurai as you cut a roll of tatami with a real samurai sword. First, we will dress you in a traditional kimono and hakama. Then we will give you a lesson in the history of swords in Japan, and how they influenced samurai culture. After that, you will get a tutorial in wielding a sword under the guidance of a master of Iaido, the ancient art of samurai swordplay. You will learn how to safely unsheathe and sheathe a sword without looking. Finally, you will get a chance to try out your new skills by slicing through a roll of tatami.

Handmade bookbinding using traditional silk kimono fabric is a coveted craft that results in a beautiful original functional work of art. Most book binding shops have turned into automated factories. Tsutomu, a master bookbinder, has run his authentic hand-made bookbinding studio for over 55 years ago. Every step of the process has meaning, making it an artistic and meditational experience. I'm Yoko, assistant of my father's studio. He is a great craftsman. I support him and act as an interpreter to visitors in this one of a kind experience for anyone who wants to feel real local culture. We have two kinds of workshop like " bookmaking workshop" & " Embossing workshop " both traditional & professional tools & skills use. ( The price of each class is JPY 3000 ( cash on the spot/ 6 years old 〜). The book you made or embossed book can be special souvenir for you or somebody you love. We are very welcome to have a family ( From 6 years old could be possible for kids course )

Here is a real Japanese Buddhist temple. Not for sightseeing, but for real meditation practice. Chief priest Ven.Ryugen is a master of Esotiric Buddhism meditation. He can use English and Chinese explain how to do his unique meditation method. It is very powerful effect for our mental and fisical health.