Our Workshops
With a variety of options ranging from modern to a traditional flair, you can pick the one that best suits your interests!
Booking directly from our homepage guarantees the lowest rate! All workshops cost 8000円 per person and includes workshop and materials, all taxes, interpreter fee, traditional Japanese sweets and local craft tea.
Traditional Handcraft with Ōshima Tsumugi Silk
Using a 200 year old technique, you’ll work with upcycled, traditionally woven silk to make a beautiful flower ornament that you can wear in your hair or as a pocket square. Click here for more info
Yakusugi Woodworking
Make a one of a kind keychain using recovered precious cedar from Yakushima. Carry the energy of Japan’s first world heritage site with you wherever you go! Click here for more info
Kurobuta Leatherworking
Kurobuta is not just something you can eat! Learn more about our sustainable living philosophy while having fun making small accessories from recycled leather!
Spinning Organic Cotton
Cotton spinning and weaving has been an important part of Kagoshima’s industries since ancient times. Spend some time relaxing by making yarn entirely by hand. Then use your yarn to weave friendship bracelets, etc.
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My wife and I did a workshop here and were overwhelmed by the kindness and enthusiasm of the ladies. They are obviously passionate about sharing traditional Japanese crafts and providing an enjoyable experience.
Mick P.
★★★★★