Kyo-Koma Traditional Top Making Experience
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Step into the world's only Kyo-Koma workshop and discover a traditional craft that nearly disappeared from Kyoto forever.
Kyo-Koma — Kyoto's traditional spinning top — traces its origins to the Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), when noblewomen of the imperial court created decorative tops by wrapping kimono fabric around bamboo cores. Today, Jakkyu is the sole workshop in the world keeping this art alive, led by master craftsman Nakamura Yoshiyuki, who learned the craft from his father as a child.
In this hands-on experience, you'll visit the workshop and watch the craftsman demonstrate his skills up close, then create your very own Kyo-Koma. Choose 4 colors from 15 vibrant cotton threads and carefully wrap them tightly around a bamboo core — no tools required, just your hands and concentration. The finished top is shaped, balanced, and coated, then yours to take home as a one-of-a-kind lucky charm.
Kyo-Koma are cherished as good luck gifts, symbolizing wishes for things to "spin smoothly" in life, business, and fortune.
Experience
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Tour Plans
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27,500
Kyoto
1-4 participants
120 mins
Available in English
Cancel free up to 1 days prior
* If fewer than 1 participants, the minimum fee will be JPY27,500 ~
Things to know
price
The price covers experience, facility charges, translation service fees, and taxes.
This experience requires a minimum of 1 people. The minimum guarantee charge will be applied if the requested number of guests is less than 1 people.
Maximum number
Up to 4 people per booking
All experiences are private for your group. We do not arrange mixed sessions.
Payment
Payment in advance
Credit card (JPY) only
Booking deadline
Booking must be made at least 2 days before the experience date.
Cancellation policy
Our cancellation policy allows for a full refund if you cancel your booking 1 days before the experience date. Please contact before 05:00 PM (JST).
Changes to the schedule are not allowed after the cancellation policy is applied. If you wish to make changes to the schedule or the number of guests before the cancellation policy applies, please cancel your reservation and then rebook.
Guest requirements
Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult guardian over 18 years of age. The same admission fee applies to both adults and children.
Clothes
The experience in the venue is conducted with shoes removed. Guests are asked to wear socks or stockings to avoid going barefoot.
Clothing and footwear that are easy to walk around in are recommended (e.g. pants and sneakers)
Please remove accessories (rings, earrings, necklaces, etc.) before the experience.
