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A tatami shop offering hands-on experiences in traditional tatami hand-stitching and tatami coaster making.
Genroku Tatami is a tatami manufacturer and retailer in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. The shop was founded more than 300 years ago.
To introduce more people to the appeal of tatami, a traditional Japanese flooring material used for over 1,300 years, the shop offers tatami sales and repairs as well as hands-on workshops.
The workshops are available as 120-minute and 60-minute courses. The 120-minute course includes an in-depth lesson about tatami, an opportunity to try traditional hand-stitching techniques, and the chance to make a palm-sized tatami coaster for displaying a figurine or holding a drink. The experience is particularly popular among international visitors interested in Japanese culture. Instruction is available in both Japanese and English, making it easy to participate. You can take your finished tatami coaster home with you. The shop also sells souvenirs such as pouches made from tatami edging.
Exterior of Genroku Tatami
Hand-stitching tatami
Making a tatami coaster
A wide selection of souvenirs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is foreign-language assistance available?
English-language handouts are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available at the facility?
Yes.
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Can I leave my luggage somewhere during the workshop?
Yes.
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Are credit cards accepted?
Payment is accepted in cash only on the day of your visit.
