Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Kyoto Cultural Experience Workshops will begin at the Art Terrace Lounge [NIWA] in the East Plaza on the 7th floor of the Kyoto Station Building (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). Held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the workshops offer hands-on experiences related to the culture and crafts passed down through generations in Kyoto, such as ikebana, yuzen dyeing, gold leaf application, bamboo crafts, and Kyoto-style armor.
The experience lasts about 40 to 60 minutes, and since same-day reservations are accepted, it’s a great option to join on a whim—whether you’re sightseeing in Kyoto, waiting to board the Shinkansen, or have some free time near Kyoto Station. After the experience, you can relax while enjoying a drink from [NIWA] in a space where Kyoto’s culture and contemporary art coexist—featuring bamboo art, a tea room, and a courtyard. Be sure to check it out as a new way to experience Kyoto.

[Workshop Overview]
Dates: Tuesday, September 8, 2026—Every Tuesday and Thursday
*Subject to change without notice depending on group bookings and other factors.
Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (The hands-on session lasts about 40–60 minutes)
Price: 4,500 yen *Includes a drink from [NIWA] (matcha latte or coffee)
Capacity: 6 people per session (participation is possible for as few as 1 person)
What to Bring / Not Required
Registration Deadline / Same-Day Reservations Accepted (Last Check-in: 4:00 p.m.)
Location: “KIWA: Tea Room of Light,” inside [NIWA]
Language Support: Audio commentary is available only in Japanese. English text commentary is available (other languages are not supported).

[Examples of Traditional Culture and Traditional Crafts Workshops]*Content may vary depending on the event date.
● Ikebana Experience with the Ikenobo School of Flower Arrangement
Under the guidance of the Ikenobo School of Flower Arrangement, experience the traditional Japanese art of arranging flowers to bring out their beauty.

● Hand-Painted Yuzen: Color-Filling Workshop
Experience "color application" (painting), one of the techniques used in "hand-painted Yuzen." You'll actually perform one of the many steps in the process to create your own original handkerchief.

● Kyoto Yuzen Gold Leaf Painting Workshop
Decorating tote bags with gold and silver leaf using the Kyoto gold-leaf technique known as “surihaku”

● Try foil stamping using your own original image
Create stencils based on original images you’ve prepared yourself, and try your hand at foil stamping using gold and silver leaf.

●Bamboo Craft Workshop
Creating the traditional bamboo craft "Shikai-nami Basket" under the guidance of a craftsman

● Kyoto-Style Armor and Odoshi Making Workshop
Experience the “tsumugi” technique, one of the most important aspects of Kyoto armor craftsmanship