Chopstick Making Workshop in Kyoto
2 h
Class
About this activity
In Kyoto, traditionally, there are various kinds of bamboo products made of a great variety of bamboo. For many centuries, the people of Kyoto have had a tradition of making many different items out of bamboo.
Meet at the Yokoyama Bamboo Products Company(TAKENOKO) at 9am for the chopstick making experience. During this workshop, you will enjoy learning to make soot bamboo chopsticks by yourself. Scrape and shave the bamboo with a knife to the thickness you prefer and then finish it by sandpaper. The soot bamboo chopsticks that you will be making is a traditional, handmade craft that has been passed on from generation to generation.
It takes about 2 hours to complete the work to make your soot bamboo chopsticks; afterwards, you can take your soot bamboo chopsticks back home with you.
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Meet at the Yokoyama Bamboo Products Company(TAKENOKO) at 9am for the chopstick making experience. During this workshop, you will enjoy learning to make soot bamboo chopsticks by yourself. Scrape and shave the bamboo with a knife to the thickness you prefer and then finish it by sandpaper. The soot bamboo chopsticks that you will be making is a traditional, handmade craft that has been passed on from generation to generation.
It takes about 2 hours to complete the work to make your soot bamboo chopsticks; afterwards, you can take your soot bamboo chopsticks back home with you.
Included
- All necessary materials
- Instructor
- Consumption tax
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Cultural
85%
Tourism
75%
Original
30%
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