Tours of our studio
OKAYAMA-KOUGEI boasts three traditional craftspeople specializing in the hand-painted Yuzen style such as our chairman Kozo Okayama, who was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays in 2019, and Takeko Okayama, Japan’s first female master of Kyoto’s hand-painted Yuzen-style, who in 2006 was the first female recipient of the Kyoto Prefecture’s award for excellent craftspeople of traditional craftwork in Kyoto.
Aspiring to become such skilled specialists themselves, people who dream of becoming artisans of tomorrow gather at our studio.
Furthermore, OKAYAMA-KOUGEI has been designated as an open studio by he Kyoto Yuzen Cooperative Association, the Committee of the Promotion of Kyoto Tourism, and the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tours and classes for first-hand experience dyeing and painting in the Kyoto Yuzen-style are available by reservation.
We not only provide you with viewing tours, personal crafting experience, and made-to-order items, but we are also able to remake or alter your kimonos upon request. Our expert staff is ready to be of assistance in placing your order.
Aspiring to become such skilled specialists themselves, people who dream of becoming artisans of tomorrow gather at our studio.
Furthermore, OKAYAMA-KOUGEI has been designated as an open studio by he Kyoto Yuzen Cooperative Association, the Committee of the Promotion of Kyoto Tourism, and the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tours and classes for first-hand experience dyeing and painting in the Kyoto Yuzen-style are available by reservation.
We not only provide you with viewing tours, personal crafting experience, and made-to-order items, but we are also able to remake or alter your kimonos upon request. Our expert staff is ready to be of assistance in placing your order.
Workshop tour
After explaining the kimono manufacturing process using videos and panels, you will have a tour of the workshop. There is no hands-on experience, but we have prepared a small souvenir for you.
Various yuzen dyeing experiences are also available upon request.
Various yuzen dyeing experiences are also available upon request.
Workshop tour:
Artisan workshop tour, process explanation (panels, video)
Fee: Adults ¥2,600 Children (under 18) ¥1,300 Includes a souvenir.
Fee: Adults ¥2,600 Children (under 18) ¥1,300 Includes a souvenir.
Workshop for Yuzen dyeing:
Coloring cloth in a frame (postcard size / You can take the items home on the same day) Fee: 3,600 yen
Coloring a handkerchief (about 30cm X 30cm) Fee: 7,200 yen(Shipping fee not included)
Coloring an Obiage cloth/stole (about 170cm X 30cm) Fee: 18,000 yen (Shipping fee not included)
※Using 100% Japanese silk
※We will send your product after the handkerchief / Obiage cloth are processed after steaming, washing and sewing them. (No international shipping)
※All prices include the taxes.
Coloring a handkerchief (about 30cm X 30cm) Fee: 7,200 yen(Shipping fee not included)
Coloring an Obiage cloth/stole (about 170cm X 30cm) Fee: 18,000 yen (Shipping fee not included)
※Using 100% Japanese silk
※We will send your product after the handkerchief / Obiage cloth are processed after steaming, washing and sewing them. (No international shipping)
※All prices include the taxes.
Duration:
Tour and workshop each: about 30 – 60 minutes
Group Size:
1 – 30 people (Group discount available)
Business hours:
9:00～18:00
Non-business days
Weekends, national holidays, and New year’s holidays
How to apply:
Please make a reservation at least 3 days before your tour date.
Phone: 075-643-4317
Fax: 075-643-4320
Booking is also possible through the contact form on our website.
※Reservations may not be accepted because of our business situation.
※Please contact us if you have special requests. We try to accommodate your request.
※Parking is available.
Phone: 075-643-4317
Fax: 075-643-4320
Booking is also possible through the contact form on our website.
※Reservations may not be accepted because of our business situation.
※Please contact us if you have special requests. We try to accommodate your request.
※Parking is available.