Tour of the 1690 Nishijin-ori "Rokumonjiya" scenic important Kyoto townhouse and traditional experience
Highlights of the tour
See traditional hand weaving demonstrations and modern looms
Weaving is the most important process in making Nishijin textiles.
There are two types of weaving: the latest mechanical looms and traditional hand weaving, and a handloom craftsman will explain about hand weaving.
Various experiences such as fabric inspection, tea ceremony, and mini hand weaving
You will not only be able to see and hear, but also have a variety of actual experiences, such as an inspection experience where a finished Nishijin-ori obi is spread out five meters and inspected for scratches or stains, a tea ceremony experience in a tea room with a view of the garden, and a hand weaving experience using a miniature hand loom kit that miniaturizes the principles of a hand loom.
Tour details
*It varies depending on the number of participants and tour plan. Please refer to the reservation details page for more information.Reservation details page .
Tour Includes
- Tour of Kyoto townhouses
- Weaving Observation
- Fabric inspection experience
- Explanation of Machiya and Nishijin-ori
- Tea Ceremony Experience
- Mini hand weaving experience
- Includes tea, snacks, and souvenirs of our own products(depends on the plan)
- Photo download service
Tour Conditions
- Operating times: 9:30, 13:00, 15:00
- The range of experiences you can have varies depending on the course.
- A mini hand weaving kit that you can make at home is only available on some courses.
- Please meet at the venue. If you are coming by car, please use the designated parking lot.
Tour value
The Enoki Residence, the headquarters of Okabun Textiles, built in 1911
This magnificent 330m4 mansion in the Nishijin district is a representative example of Kyoto's townhouse architecture, complete with four storehouses and a teahouse.
It has been designated as a Kyoto City Important Landscape Building and a Historical Scenic Building, and is still in use today as a manufacturer of Nishijin textiles.
