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[Experience traditional dyeing and weaving in Asakusa] Let's make Ukiyoe with stencil dyeing!
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 150minutes
- Reservation Time:
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / Mandarin / Cantonese / English / Korean / Thai
- Popular Spots:
- Asakusa
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Group
- Participants(Max.):
- 1 Group
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 1 Group
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Private parties (1-18 people) USD 392.16
- Age (Min.):
- 18 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 8 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 21 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Instructors are professional craftsmen
The instructor will be Mr. Tojin Yamazaki, who has been running the dyeing and weaving business for generations since the Meiji era and presides over the workshop Kusakiya Somenoie as a professional craftsman.
Learn the history of indigo dyeing, stencil dyeing, and ukiyoe
What is indigo and what is its history? We will learn the history of katazome (stencil dyeing) and ukiyoe (woodblock prints). A 30-minute explanation will help you better understand.
Take home your unique piece of artwork that day.
By expressing the shades of indigo in your own way, you will create a one-of-a-kind work of art. You can take your work home on the day.
Schedule
Reception, self-introductions, and explanation of the day's flow (15 minutes)
Please present your My Page reservation screen at the reception desk. We will start with self introduction and then explain the flow of the day.
Explanation of tools and Ukiyoe (35 minutes)
A lecture will be given on the tools to be used and the theme of Ukiyoe.
Explanation and example by instructor (20 minutes)
Professional instructors will demonstrate and explain tips and tricks.
Actual Ukiyoe making (60 minute)
The actual process of dyeing Ukiyoe will begin. The instructor will also provide guidance while making the rounds.
Finishing and photo time (20 min.)
We will reflect on the day over a cup of Japanese tea in a Japanese-style room. A commemorative photo will also be taken.
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Aikuma Dyeing Co. Ltd
1-5-1 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, TokyoDirections
Nearest Station:1) Tahara Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) 2) Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line) 3) Asakusa Station (Tobu Line)
Directions to Nearest Station:1) 3 minute walk 2) 5 minute walk 3) 8 minute walk
Destination by Taxi:1-5-1 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
Please wear clothes that can get dirty and are easy to move around in
Writing materials
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 21 days before date of use
- 30%
- After 14 days before date of use
- 50%
- After 7 days before date of use
- 70%
- After 4 days before date of use
- 100%
Notes
We can accommodate you in English. For all other languages, a translation machine will be used.
Organizer
Aikuma Japanese Dyes (Aikuma Japanese Dyes Co. Ltd)
1-5-1 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo