Visit a working tatami studio in Nishijin, Kyoto, and discover how this traditional flooring is constructed from carefully layered materials and finished by skilled hands. Observe the artisan’s normal work while learning how tatami techniques, tools, and materials have evolved over time.
Then use washi tatami material to create one original coaster measuring approximately 10 × 10 cm. The 90-minute experience combines a close look at an active studio with an approachable hands-on project that you can take home.
Kyoto Tatami Studio Tour & Coaster Experience
Process
Observe a Working Tatami StudioWatch the artisan’s normal work and learn how tatami techniques and materials have evolved.
Make a Washi Tatami CoasterCreate one approximately 10 × 10 cm coaster from washi tatami material.
| Venue | Nishijin, KyotoThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed. |
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| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Your group
Experience21,500 JPY / person
Number of ParticipantsInterpreter15,000 JPY / group
This expert communicates in Japanese only, so an interpreter is required for the experience. If you will bring your own interpreter or can communicate in Japanese, please note this in the preferred dates and message field below so that we can adjust your invoice.
Preferred dates and message
This experience will be arranged based on your request. Please let us know your preferred dates. Questions or special requests are welcome here as well.
We will respond via email, usually within 24 hours.