Let's make only one original onigawara in the world
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Hi everyone♪
Welcome to Kyoto
Do you know ONIGAWARA?it is on the rooftop of Japanese temples and old house's
It's a talisman with a scary face. It has a history of about 1378 to 1400 years.
Although it looks difficult, we have developed a method that makes it easy to make.
Anyone can easily make it
Everything is handmade from lumps of soil.
Would you like to create your own original souvenirs and memories?
Small classes in a homey workshop
It will be delivered to your home and you can talk about your memories again.
Turn your original ONIs and memories into wall decorations or ornaments.
it will surely protect you
Thank you
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Bottled water
Epron
What To Expect
To celebrate our opening, we are currently offering a special discount price. We accept groups of 5 or more people. Up to 40 people For groups, the location will change. In this experience, we will explore the history of Kawara—the traditional roof tiles of Japan. Typically featuring a design with the fearless faces of ogres and gargoyles, these carved tiles found at the ends of the main roof ridge have been protecting the roofs of Japanese buildings from evil, and rainwater, since ancient times. I will teach you how to make a small, simple Onigawara tile with this type of demon face. You can make a simple handmade course. After making Onigawara, I will fire the Onigawara tile in a kiln at the factory. Japan tile production has modernized over the years, but wouldn't you like to make an ogre tile the way they did in the past? Originally, Onigawara is difficult By my own developed procedure Children and people with clumsy hands anyone can make a ONI Experience making an original demon from scratch this is like no other Other things to note This experience uses soil, so please wear clothes that may get dirty. Shipping costs are not included in the experience fee.
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Let's make only one original onigawara in the world
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I definitely recommend...
Julia S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I definitely recommend this! It was a really nice way to spend a morning, very relaxing and peaceful. Yuuya-san is a wonderful teacher (and amazing sculptor!!) who is able to break down a complicated end product into very easy steps. I’d definitely do it again!
Unique activity in Kyoto
Christina B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group had a great time spending the afternoon crafting onigawara. Trust the process. They all turned out fantastic and different
How can you go wrong...
Hamilton L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00How can you go wrong making a snarling guardian? The teacher scoped the project well to the time allowed; it is a step-by-step build where the pieces are a set list but shaped to your own design.
A one-of-a-kind experience
OLIVIA O,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! This is definitely a hands-on unique activity in an intimate space with a knowledgeable and encouraging guide. It ended up just being us and that was even better for personalized attention! We were given water and a place to store our luggage.
Onigawara experience
Ryan F,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was really good. Creating Onigawara in a traditional Japanese workshop with a great teacher, who was pleasant and patient. It was good to experience taking part in Japanese cultural tradition. Recommended.
Great cultural activity
Kristy D,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great activity for teenage children who love to be artistic. Kids both had a great time. Instructor was friendly, patient and showed how to complete all the required techniques. Can’t wait to receive the finished product in 2 months.
Our family thoroughly...
Michele C,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family thoroughly enjoyed this unique experience. Neither of us had worked with clay before. Yuya was a very patient instructor. He explained and demonstrated each step of the way. We didn't think ours would turn out great but, in the end, we were pleasantly surprised. The entire process takes 2.5 to 3 hours so just be mindful of that if you have other things planned for the day. There is also a separate shipping fee at the end which we thought was fair. We were told the drying process takes 1-2 mos. Highly recommend this activity.
An amazing experience
antonpU5398JE,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very cool experience, a complicated design was deconstructed into small sections that were very easy to follow even for those that aren’t artistically gifted. Would highly recommend to others.
Great Experience and Souvenir
A2424QKoliverw,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun to do and a very good souvenir to bring back home! Whilst time was not an issue for us, make sure you have anywhere between 2-4 hours spare as it depends on how detailed you are!
A true hidden treasure
antoniogS5352GR,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend this experience 100%! The host is the nicest and most patient person I ever met, even if you don’t have any prior experience, his explanations are so clear that you will feel like a true artist by the end of the experience. On top of that, his fun conversation makes the experience even nicer.
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