Private Tour

Kyo-arashi Shibori Scarf Class

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

Admission fee to the museum

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kyo-arashi Shibori Scarf Class

Option 1: 30 to 60 minutes' shibori class including a museum tour.

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

What a fun time my...
Tina B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
Very accommodating and fun. Amazing results. The kids had a blast and the staff was amazing hosts and we made beautiful scarves.
Great experience in Kyoto! Activity not to be missed!
Jim C,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience. Amazing friendly staff. Our whole family (including 2 young kids) had a great time. Made beautiful scarves. Don’t miss the museum and gift shop also!
Fantastic art experience in Kyoto
Stephen Y,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our Shibori scarf dying class was a real highlight of our time in Kyoto. The people were absolutely amazing - kind, knowledgeable, and entertaining.
Excellent learning experience!
SoPassionate4Travel,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fun day and way to learn about a beautiful cultural art form. You'll be able to learn more of the many ways of intricate art of tying and dying in the museum after creating your own simple kyo-arashi shibori scarf.
Fun activity for any age
Marcia R,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was so much fun. You got to choose what you wanted to dye - t-shirt, bag, noren, hanging. Then came the fun of deciding what picture to trace. There are many different designs and sizes of designs to choose from. You do a practice piece then start on your own design. You get instructions and help as you need it. I'd do it again. (For some reason, I was unable to upload photos of my t-shirt.)
Great experience
Aparna M,
Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
They accommodated us even though we were early. Great experience. The museum was very informative. Excellent experience for first time dyeing.
Amazing experience!
Dorothy B,
Nov 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved making a scarf. The museum was small but so interesting. I was amazed. If you like local artists this is a must see. I was looking forward to this day and it did not disappoint.
A great place to visit
wendyjw,
Jul 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful place to visit, friendly and helpful people and a amazing displays of Shibori and lots for sale. I ended up with a beautiful silk scarf, even though I wasn't expecting to be able to do a class as we were just walking in on off the street. They also showed us a very informative video. It was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours with a gorgeous souvenir as well. Definitely recommend a visit. It's small but packed with interesting displays & products. Easy to get to on the Subway/ Metro, we were staying near Kyoto station.