Kyoto · Textile dyeing
Kyoto Yuzen Stencil Dyeing at Marumasu Nishimuraya
Create your own combination of patterns without drawing everything from scratch. A handkerchief can be taken home the same day.
京友禅体験工房 丸益西村屋
AI concept of rubbing dye through a stencil onto cloth. Not a photograph of Marumasu Nishimuraya, its tools or a real result. Patterns, colors and materials are illustrative and not guaranteed. Generated 6 November 2026 (UTC; not a capture date).
Generated (UTC): 2026-11-06
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What you will do
Choose stencils and colors, then brush dye through the stencils onto a handkerchief or another fabric item.
Time: About 1–1.5 hours.
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Getting there
From Kyoto Station, take the subway to Karasuma Oike. Walk west for about 7 minutes from Exit 4-1.
京都市中京区小川通御池下ル壺屋町446
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: January 1–3.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: Small groups are supported with simple English, gestures and English handouts. Groups needing an interpreter must arrange their own.
- The FAQ and course page disagree on the latest admission time; confirm when booking.
- Fans and clasp purses need later finishing and cannot be shipped overseas. The handkerchief is the practical same-day option.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31
Prices & timing
The introductory small-handkerchief course starts at ¥1,600 including tax and the activity fee.
About 1–1.5 hours.
The individual-course page lists starts from 09:00 to 16:00, finishing by 17:30.
Booking & current availability
Reservations required; one person can book. Reserve online or by email at least 3 days ahead. Same-day bookings are accepted by phone, subject to availability.
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