Private Tour
Hanakoushi cotton Scarf Class
Overview
Available languages
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) in-person and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fee to the museum
What To Expect
At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, this traditional Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 70-inch x 17-inch (175cm x 50cm) cotton scarf using the hanakoushi shibori method. You'll end up with a beautiful scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 30 minutes to 60 minutes per class. Start by choosing your favorite color and learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way, and then dye your fabric with the color. While your fabric is drying (about 30 minutes), you'll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.
Options
Sekka Shibori Scarf Class
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended if you want to learn about the textile culture in Japan!
marcela938,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice introduction to Japanese textile culture. Very friendly reception and guidance in our creative class. With a beautiful end product (scarf) as result😀.
Just do it!
Trail14824675855,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful hands on experience that gives you something to take home from your time in a Japan that you made. The class was fun, very well explained and demonstrated. The museum upstairs is a must. We had a young gentleman curator that took the time to explain and demonstrate Shibori techniques. I was totally fascinated. He was wonderful and gave me a whole new appreciation for the art of Shibori and its many fascinating techniques and processes. Wow! Highly recommend.
Fun and educational
Cynthia N,
Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy and fun way to make a special souvenir of your trip. We really enjoyed the museum after our lesson and purchased a purse for my mom and samue for my dad.
A Nice Time
Renee M,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Boy, was this a lot of fun!! I had been looking forward to this class since I first registered for it. My husband and I each made a Sekka Shibori scarf…now I have two scarves. 😉. Everyone was so kind and helpful. And there was even a nice “unveiling” ceremony of our product at the end of the class. As the staff was packaging up our scarves, we were invited to go upstairs to the museum/shop and watch a short film about the history of Shibori. As with all crafts, it’s a dying art, unfortunately. We also had a private tour of the museum by the owner, who is a fabulous artist in his own right. I would highly recommend taking this class and meeting all the lovely artists/staff who take great pride in their work.
Make a Scarf Instead of Buying One
Michael T,
Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was really fun and we are proud of our beautiful scarves. We highly recommend this experience. Shibori is a traditional art in Japan and we learned about the different techniques which can be very intricate and fascinating. The instructors were knowledgeable, welcoming and easy to understand.
fabulous experience
Sandra B,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00fab workshop. we were guided by someone very skillful and kind. It was so exciting to see how good our finished scarves were. Thankyou Kyoto Shibori Museum
Easy, fun workshop, friendly patient staff.
Cathie H,
May 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great workshop if you want a hands on experience. Lovely instructors and the process has been modernised/simplified for tourists so you’re not spending hours tying little bits of fabric. You end up with a beautiful silk scarf to take away. The museum is also very interesting.
Amazingly Fun and Simple
David H,
Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful, welcoming, fun, simple, and a great keepsake. Family-run, masterful and totally Japanese. People spoke solid English.
A fun and informative class
Kara P,
Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun, informative class learning the intricacies of this beautiful art form. Thank you to the amazing Sensei.
The course was a waste of...
Sharon T,
Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The course was a waste of time as you don’t do anything. The museum is tiny but interesting. I recommend the museum, as a short break from the bustling streets
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