Discover the art of traditional tatami through hands-on stitching and create your own coaster to take home.
2H Tatami Experience: Lecture, Hand Stitching & Coaster Making in Kyoto
2 hours
Easy
This workshop offers hands-on learning about the charm and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese tatami mats at a long-established shop with over 300 years of experience.
- Lowest price guarantee
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
You can start this experience at the following places.
Genroku Tatami
〒606-8321 36 Okazaki Higashifukunokawacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
- Meet your Instructor
- Enjoy a short lecture on tatami, its structure, and history
- Receive clear instructions from the instructor (English materials provided)
- Learn the step-by-step process of traditional hand-sewn tatami
- Create your own tatami coaster to take home as a souvenir
- Chat with the instructor and have a chance to ask questions about tatami and craftsmanship
description
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.
Highlight
After the workshop, guests may stroll around the nearby temples, including Konkai Kōmyō-ji Temple, located just in front of the workshop venue.
This sacred Buddhist temple complex features traditional wooden halls, historic statues, and beautifully landscaped gardens, making it a peaceful stop to enjoy Kyoto’s atmosphere before or after your experience.
please note
- The instructor speaks Japanese; however, English materials will be provided, and the experience will be carefully guided by a friendly instructor.
- If you prefer a shorter experience, please refer to the link below for our:
Tatami Experience: Lecture & Coaster Making in Kyoto.
What's included?
- Lecture on tatami basics
- Tatami workshop tour
- Hand-sewing experience
- Tatami coaster creation (1 piece)
- English Materials
- 1 Drink
Exclusions
- Transportation From/To The Meeting Point
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Experience type
workshop / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 3 Days
Duration
2 Hours
Live tour guide
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
Minimum age of participants is: 12
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 23 hours or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
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