Heritage Arts Experiences

Weavers, paper makers, potters, and other artisans all call Kyoto by the Sea home. We are showcasing just a few of the heritage arts experiences the area has to offer.

Kojima-an Lantern Maker
all year
expert: Kojima-san
access: car or taxi from Amino Station or Mineyama Station, or day trip charter from Ine/Amanoashidate
area: UNESCO Global Geopark


Wisteria Weaving Workshop
all year (limited to one reservation per week)
expert: wisteria weaver and preservation society member
access: via Amanohashidate, 1km from boat dock on far side of Amanohashidate
area: Amanohashidate area


Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience UNDER REVISION
all year
expert: workshop weavers, with a local expert
access: pick-up and drop-off from Yosano Station
area: 15-minute train ride from Amanohashidate area


Mother-of-Pearl Weaving Workshop
all year
expert: Tamiya-san, with a local expert
access: car or taxi from Amino Station or Mineyama Station, or day trip charter from Ine/Amanoashidate
area: UNESCO Global Geopark


Nippon Genshosha swordsmiths
all year (thursdays, fridays, and saturdays, and by special request)
experts: Kuromoto-san, Yamazoe-san, Miyagi-san, with local expert
access: car or taxi from Amino Station, Mineyama Station, or day trip charter from Ine/Amanoashidate
area: UNESCO Global Geopark


Tango Washi Paper Company
all year (by special request only, or as part of Origin of Japan Fukuchiyama tour)
expert: Tanaka-san, with local expert
access: 5-miniute walk from Futamata Station in Fukuchiyama
area: Oeyama Mountains


Kurotani Washi Paper Company
all year
expert: Kurotani Washi Cooperative, with a local expert
access: bus or taxi from Ayabe Station
area: Ayabe Farmstay area


Tatami Workshop
all year
expert: Tatamiya Tatsuzou, with a local expert
access: 8-minute walk from Miyazu Station
area: Amanohashidate area