Urushi Lacquerware Craft Workshop in Kyoto's Nishijin District
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
In the heart of Kyoto's Nishijin kimono district, immerse yourself in the art of Urushi lacquerware. Guided by skilled artisans in a traditional lacquer studio, create a personalized cup adorned with vibrant colors inspired by Kyoto's rich heritage. Select your hues, practice elegant strokes, and apply your design—all while savoring matcha paired with seasonal Kyoto sweets. With our unique finishing process, you'll walk away with your handcrafted piece on the same day, making it a perfect keepsake or gift from your Kyoto experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- A welcome drink (tea), plus matcha and seasonal sweets served in your handmade cup.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- After passing Hirano Shrine, walk north along Nishioji Street until you see a coin laundry on your left. Turn left (west) at the coin laundry, and you will find our signboard. The workshop is on the second floor, up the green staircase.
- 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
- COCOO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those who are sensitive to solvent smells (we use low-odor materials, but some scent remains).
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 29% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 808 of 1713.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Special offers in Kyoto
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
