Kinsai Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop
From ¥126,000 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours
Gild a fabric panel with a kinsai artisan after touring the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design.
- Where
- Kyoto
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–9 guests
With a Kyo-Yuzen kinsai artisan as your guide you learn the history and technique of this Kyoto craft while viewing exhibits at the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design.
After a close look at the gold leaf work in action, you try gilding a fabric panel yourself and take it home as a keepsake or home decoration.
What is included
- Tour of the museum
- Demonstration of gold leaf work
- Gilding a fabric panel to take home
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A kinsai gilding artisan
Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Kinsai Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop?
Kinsai Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop lasts 2 hours.
How much does Kinsai Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop cost?
From ¥126,000 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 9 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 9 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Tour of the museum, Demonstration of gold leaf work, Gilding a fabric panel to take home and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
