[Fushimi] Experience Japanese Beauty, "Yuzen Dyeing," at Okayama Kōgei

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Would you like to try the traditional dyeing technique, "Yuzen"?

Okayama Koge is a workshop that has preserved traditional dyeing techniques for many years.
Under the careful guidance of skilled artisans, you can experience authentic Yuzen dyeing.

There are many tourist attractions nearby, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Fushimi sake breweries, so please stop by when you visit Kyoto.

Features of this Plan

  • Yuzen Dyeing Experience Plan

    Yuzen Dyeing Experience Plan

    You can tour our workshop with a craftsman and experience hand-painted Yuzen dyeing.

    Please choose one of the three courses.

    For travel memories or special anniversaries.

  • Forehead staining

    Forehead staining

    I have a white fabric prepared with patterns drawn using paste-resist dyeing.
    After choosing your favorite design from about 10 patterns, you will color it using a brush.
    It's postcard size. Please take it home with the frame.

  • Handkerchief

    Handkerchief

    I have a handkerchief that has been dyed deep blue in advance.
    I have left the area to be colored (the flowers) blank, so please paint it with a brush.
    We will ship after post-processing. Please wait about one month.

  • Obiage (stole)

    Obiage (stole)

    The entire white fabric will be dyed using a large brush. You can choose from 3 to 5 colors.
    You can also add your favorite design yourself, so please complete a one-of-a-kind original item.
    We will ship after post-processing. Please wait about one month.

Usage overview

Available time

Monday to Friday (excluding New Year's holidays)

price

・Dyeing framed picture (postcard size / with frame) *Available for same-day take-home 5,800 yen

Handkerchief (approx. 30x30cm) - ¥9,600

Obiage/Stole (approx. 170 x 30 cm) - ¥19,800

100% Silk
*Handkerchiefs and obiage (stoles) will be shipped approximately one month after processing, including steaming, washing, and sewing.

Seating capacity

・Dyed picture (postcard size/with frame) *Can be taken home on the same day, for 1-15 people

Handkerchiefs (approx. 30x30cm) for 1-15 people

・Obiage (sash cord) / Stole (approx. 170 x 30 cm) - for up to 7 people

Application deadline

Until 23:59 four days ago

remarks

Please note that we may refuse your request due to business reasons.
If you have any requests or questions, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate them.

How to Apply

Here Please fill out the inquiry form with your desired experience and submit your application.

The LINK KYOTO Secretariat will contact you within 3 days.

 

Equipment outline

Name of facility
Okayama Kōgei Co., Ltd.
address
612-0029
8-2-2 Nishiura cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi ku, Kyoto shi
Other facility information
Train: Alight at Kintetsu Kyoto Line or Subway Karasuma Line "Takeda Station". 10-minute walk from the North Ticket Gate East Exit.
By car: Approximately 5 minutes from Kyoto Minami Interchange