Kyoto Craft Experience. kanji art & tea. Make Your Own Keepsake

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Ever wanted to take home something truly unique from Japan — not bought, but made by your own hands?

In this 90-minute experience near Nijo Castle, you'll needle felt your own Kanji character from natural wool — a meditative, rhythmic process that quiets the mind and connects you to the essence of Japanese culture. No experience needed, just curiosity and focus.

Before your trip, choose your Kanji from your curated list. Each character carries centuries of meaning — pick the one that speaks to you. Then spend 60 minutes bringing it to life, followed by 30 minutes of authentic Japanese matcha to let the stillness settle.

Your handcrafted Kanji goes home with you — a one-of-a-kind keepsake that no shop in the world can sell you.

What's Included

a cup of matcha
a paper of kanji
Your finished Kanji to take home
Transportation to the venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the entrance on the first floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Create your own Kanji character through needle felting in the heart of Kyoto, just steps from UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle.

No experience needed — just choose your Kanji before you arrive, spend 60 minutes crafting it from natural wool, then unwind with a cup of authentic Japanese matcha. When the session ends, your handcrafted Kanji comes home with you — a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by your own hands in Kyoto.

- Choose your Kanji before your trip — the experience begins before you land in Japan
- No skills required — the meditative process is easy and relaxing for everyone
- Sip authentic Japanese matcha after completing your creation
- Take home a unique, handcrafted Kanji keepsake — no two are exactly alike
- Located steps from Nijo Castle, in the heart of Kyoto

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kanji Needle Felting & Tea Experience

Tags

Art Classes
Craft Classes
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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