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Great experience!
Carmen
So much fun!
Kate Lack
Overview
Kyoto
Available Daily
Japanese
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Overview
Schedule

First, create your personal chopsticks by shaving Kitayama Cedar wood with a small knife.

Next, shape the rough carved chopsticks flat with a small plane. This process is really important.

This is a small plane designed to be easy to use when smoothing out rough wood.

Make the surface smooth with sandpaper, removing fine imperfections.

Shine and preserve your chopsticks by applying a natural oil on to the surface.

Put a paper pattern on the base chopstick case, then apply the traditional Yuzen Dyeing techniques.

You now have a uniquely personal pair of chopsticks with a dyed carrying case.

Take your work home with you as a usable memoir of Kyoto.
Check-out at Marumasu Nishimuraya Craft Center
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Notes
Restrictions
- Children ages 10 and under can join with an accompanying parent or guardian. Children over that age may join on their own.
Staff are always available to assist, for a fun and relaxing activity.
Additional notes
- Smoking is prohibited inside the facility.
A smoking are is available in the garden. - This tour will be held only in Japanese, however for small groups, lessons can be held in simple English with English pamphlets and gestures.
Required items to bring & attire
- Everything required is prepared at the location. There is no need to bring anything special with you.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 20.
Reviews
Great experience!
Loved being able to do something crafty in Kyoto! While the instructors didn’t speak english, there were English instruction handouts and it was still a great experience. You get to choose what shape of chopstick you wan...
moreSo much fun!
They had all the instructions in English so it was super easy to follow and the staff were all so lovely. It does take a while to get the hang of. All up it took 2 and a half hours to make. Would definitely recommend to ...
moreLots of fun in a beautiful Kyoto workshop!
The setting is stunning—a collection of small buildings set in a garden alleyway—and the staff are helpful. We enjoyed making the chopsticks but loved dyeing the carrybags for the chopsticks even more. Would love to come...
moreActivity Provider Marumasu-Nishimuraya
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- Children ages 10 and under can join with an accompanying parent or guardian. Children over that age may join on their own.
Staff are always available to assist, for a fun and relaxing activity.
- Everything required is prepared at the location. There is no need to bring anything special with you.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the facility.
A smoking are is available in the garden. - This tour will be held only in Japanese, however for small groups, lessons can be held in simple English with English pamphlets and gestures.
- You can book a maximum of 20.