Begin by learning about the structure, materials, and history of tatami, followed by a short tour of the workshop. Then, try your hand at traditional tatami hand stitching under expert guidance.
You will also create your own tatami coaster to take home—a meaningful souvenir made by you.

With step-by-step instruction from friendly professionals, this experience is perfect even for first-time visitors to Japan.
our instructor is a highly experienced tatami craftsman with many years in the industry. Friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to, he enjoys sharing stories and insights about tatami culture and Japanese craftsmanship.

Even if this is your first time in Japan or your first encounter with tatami, you can join with confidence—no prior experience is needed.

The workshop is fully hands-on, with careful and patient instruction throughout the experience.

Begin with an easy-to-understand lecture covering the basics of tatami, including its structure, materials, history, and role in Japanese daily life. The lecture is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, even for first-time visitors or those with no prior knowledge of Japanese culture.

After the lecture, enjoy a hands-on coaster-making session guided by a skilled tatami artisan.
Using authentic materials and tools, you will create your own tatami coaster to take home as a unique, handmade souvenir. 

You will also have the opportunity to look around the tatami factory and observe real tatami makers machines!
An experience rarely available to visitors.

Feel free to ask questions and chat with your instructor, who is knowledgeable, approachable, and happy to share insights about tatami craftsmanship and Japanese culture.