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A small dog with a speech bubble saying "I'm waiting for you in Kyoto!" and a framed Japanese character on the wall. 2
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By Kanji Needle Felting & Tea Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is £83 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Ever wanted to take home something truly unique from Japan — not bought, but made by your own hands?

    In this 90-minute experience near Nijo Castle, you'll needle felt your own Kanji character from natural wool — a meditative, rhythmic process that quiets the mind and connects you to the essence of Japanese culture. No experience needed, just curiosity and focus.

    Before your trip, choose your Kanji from your curated list. Each character carries centuries of meaning — pick the one that speaks to you. Then spend 60 minutes bringing it to life, followed by 30 minutes of authentic Japanese matcha to let the stillness settle.

    Your handcrafted Kanji goes home with you — a one-of-a-kind keepsake that no shop in the world can sell you.

Activity location

  • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 602-8155, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 602-8155, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Needle Felt Kanji Art + Matcha Tea — Take Home a Souvenir

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
£83.01 x 1 Adult£83.01
Total
Price is £83.01
Until Tue, 14 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    a cup of matcha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    a paper of kanji
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Your finished Kanji to take home
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the venue

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Create your own Kanji character through needle felting in the heart of Kyoto, just steps from UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle. No experience needed — just choose your Kanji before you arrive, spend 60 minutes crafting it from natural wool, then unwind with a cup of authentic Japanese matcha. When the session ends, your handcrafted Kanji comes home with you — a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by your own hands in Kyoto. - Choose your Kanji before your trip — the experience begins before you land in Japan. - No skills required — the meditative process is easy and relaxing for everyone. - Sip authentic Japanese matcha after completing your creation. - Take home a unique, handcrafted Kanji keepsake — no two are exactly alike. - Located steps from Nijo Castle, in the heart of Kyoto.

Location

Activity location

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    827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 602-8155, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 827-2 Shuzeichō
    • 602-8155, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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