Kyoto Traditional Craft Experience Create Your Own Original Omamori Bracelet

Highlights

  • Learn the history and significance of Kyo-Nenju from a certified artisan
  • A certified Kyo-Nenju artisan will clearly explain the history and significance of the beads
  • Using beads engraved with the Sanskrit characters of the guardian deities of the Chinese zodiac
  • Enjoy visiting Kyoto's temples and shrines with your one-of-a-kind Kyo-Nenju
  • English instructions are also available, making it highly recommended for international travelers

What to expect

Create your own unique omamori bracelet in Kyoto with over 100 types of beads to choose from. Guided by a certified Kyo-Nenju artisan, this 60-minute workshop offers a hands-on cultural experience.

What's included

  • Participation Fee
  • Material Fee

Packages (2)

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Schedule

  1. Meet and Register at Kyoto Karin
  2. Start the Experience
    In Japan, each birth year is associated with a zodiac sign, and each zodiac sign has a guardian deity. Using beads engraved with the Sanskrit character representing these guardian deities, you will create your own original omamori bead bracelet.
  3. 【Process】
    Research Guardian Deities
    Select Beads
    Design
    String Beads
    Adjust Size
    Finished by Certified Kyo-Nenju Artisan
  4. Disperse On-Site

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Kyoto Karin

    865-6 Hanayamachi-dori Shinmachi Higashiniri-cho, Shimogyo-ward, Kyoto City.

    Kyoto Karin — 865-6 Hanayamachi-dori Shinmachi Higashiniri-cho, Shimogyo-ward, Kyoto City.

    a 5-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line.
    *Please note that we do not have a parking lot, so we recommend public transportation.

Restrictions

  • As a general rule, children cannot participate alone. Guardians must accompany them at all times.

What to bring

  • Please remember to bring your glasses or reading glasses with you if you need them.

Other requirements

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early and register with your voucher.
  • When registering, please inform the staff of your zodiac sign. If you're unsure, please provide your birth year to the staff, or you can check the zodiac quick reference table at the venue.
  • The venue is located on the second floor and can only be accessed by stairs as no elevator is available.

Additional notes

  • You can take the rosary you've made with you on the same day.
  • We will provide English instructions for our foreign guests during the event.
  • The schedule may be subject to change based on the day's circumstances.
  • If you're arriving by car, please note that we don't have parking facilities. Kindly use the nearest paid parking lot.

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LINKTIVITY Inc.2

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • After 10:00 AM the day before / No-show: 100%

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