3 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

James’s artistic path is anything but conventional. Beginning with body painting and later collaborating with Universal Studios Japan, his fascination with fluid, organic lines naturally evolved into washi lamp art. His designs reject rigid geometry — no straight lines, only gentle curves inspired by movement and light. He works with exceptional materials, including rare mulberry-fiber paper and Mino Washi, a historically significant paper from Gifu Prefecture recognized for its cultural value. His contributions to Japan’s Akari Art Festival have earned multiple awards, with one piece preserved in a museum collection. Through this workshop, guests not only create a personal artwork but also participate in sustaining a traditional craft facing modern challenges.

Inclusions

What's included

Second highest quality of Washi paper in Japan for the lamp, chosen over one hundred types of paper
Each guest get a free drink at the cafe next to the workshop, from regular coffee to traditional high quality matcha tea, made on request.
High quality box to carry the finished lamp safely.
Use of the full equipment for the Washi lamp making activity
Full attention from the artist leading the workshop

What's not

Extra Food and Drinks
Shopping and souvenirs, besides the lamp made during the activity

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Meet your host and Washi paper artist, James, who will be waiting to welcome you at Osakako Station, Exit 6, by 9:20 (morning session) or 15:20 (afternoon session).
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 6 travellers
Operated by: Japan Tour Adventure

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Osaka

Its from-price is 54% above the median of the 1261 experiences we list in Osaka.
Its length is typical for the group.

About Osaka

Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.

Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.

Top-ranked sights in Osaka: Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen).

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