Private Tour
Kyo-arashi Shibori Scarf Class
Overview
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At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, this traditional Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 46cm x 180 cm silk georgette scarf using the Kyo-arashi shibori method. You'll end up with a beautiful silk 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. Wrap a tube with the folded fabric and wind a string around it. Squish the fabric down to the bottom of the tube and dye it.
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years
Adult pricing applies to all ages
Two car parking and bicycle parking spaces are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kyoto Shibori Museum
At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, your Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 70-inch x 17-inch (180cm x 44cm) silk scarf using the kyo-arashi 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 learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way and wrapping a pipe in the fabric. Wind a string around the pipe and squish the fabric to the bottom of the pipe , and then dye your fabric with your favorite color. Unwind the string and roll your fabric with a towel, and press it. Then unfold your fabric to see the results. While your fabric is drying (about 30 minutes), you'll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum, and try on a shibori kimono, if you wish. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.
What‘s Included
Admission fee to the museum
Options
Kyo-arashi Shibori Scarf Class
Option 1: 30 to 60 minutes' shibori class including a museum tour.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kyo-arashi shibori silk dyeing scarf class at the Kyoto Shibori Museum
Compass33387748226,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with my mum and some friends to do a silk dying course. It was so much fun!! The teacher (Mr Yamamoto) was so kind and helpful. When we finished dying our pieces we were brought upstairs to look around the museum whilst our silks were washed and dried. The guy who took us round was really insightful about the shibori craft and answered all of our questions! He even let me try using the needle and wrapping up a bit of fabric. It was alot harder than it looked!! I bought a shibori dyed bag in the gift shop, it was really well made and very beautiful!! Definitely recommend the experience! Especially to those who like interesting and more unknown crafts!!
Kyo-arashi Shibori Scarf workshop - THE highlight of my trip
GoPlaces48649887400,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have only praise for this class. There are four colours you can pick from and from there, you are the one folding the fabric into four pleats before you wrap it around a PVC tube before securing it in place with elastic cord. From there, you dunk your piece into the dye. You can finish your project in 30 minutes and as the item dries, you can go through the museum which is small but impactful. The son of one of the Shibori masters presents a demonstration of how the process works. He still has the family's shibori tool that dates back to pre WW2. I enjoyed this class so much. It checked off all the boxes for me: educational elements, fun, and definitely not a tourist trap. AND you have a beautiful scarf that you bring home as a reminder of this wonderful time. Remember too that there are only three Shibori masters left in Japan. You'll get to meet them during the instruction. Get your singing voice in order because you may be called upon to sing to make the dye work better! : )
Totally recommend doing!!
Francesca Q,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn't recommend this experience more! We had a brilliant class taught by one of the only 3 masters left in Shibori, then a brilliant guided tour of the museum which was included in the price. Both were absolutely fascinating!
Great experience!
Y4571KRlaurent,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! We had a great time making scarves with a lovely team at the museum. A tour is included in the experience, which is perfect. It was really great to learn about the really different ways of making these kinds of scarves and the incredible history and craftwork that they entail. It was also lovely to learn from family members of artisans, whose work is featured in the museum. It’s a small boutique museum run by people who are very passionate about this incredible art form. It’s really a great experience to learn a bit about how to dye the materials. Everyone is really kind as well. It’s a great workshop to do with the family and friends.
Create a beautiful hand-dyed scarf as you learn about an amazing Kyoto tradition!
sharoncE5592NY,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was fun, inspiring, and educational! The staff was very upbeat and friendly, and my daughter, mother-in-law, and I each created a beautiful silk scarf--my scarf now is one of my best travel souvenirs ever ❤️ I also enjoyed learning about the history and technique of shibori on a video as our scarves were drying, and the staff taught us how we could use dyes and different fabrics to create our own shibori pieces at home. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves culture, history, and arts and crafts, and would like to bring a beautiful and unique hand-dyed scarf home!
Fab workshop
Passenger524486,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This workshop was absolutely amazing. Not only was the workshop really enjoyable, the museum, video and shop werr really worth a visit.
Even better than I was expecting!
LSanders1989,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was even better than I was expecting! I wanted to try my hand at shibori and have a nice souvenir to take home, but also received a personal tour of the museum with the family who has been passing this exceptional skill down through the generations. I highly recommend it!
What a fun time my...
Tina B,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun time my daughter and I had making our own dyed scarfs. The people here are lovely. This is a must to see and do experience.
Shibori scarf making
tracey f,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the most amazing experience, to make your own scarf and follow the process all the way through, the team, are very attentive, spoke great English, and we're extremely accommodating, we loved every minute and highly recommend
Very accommodating and...
Benjamin B,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very accommodating and fun. Amazing results. The kids had a blast and the staff was amazing hosts and we made beautiful scarves.
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