Hotel Granvia Kyoto will host "Manabunka in Kyoto Station Building," a workshop event where you can experience traditional Kyoto crafts, on August 11th, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday). This one-day event offers easy access to a venue directly connected to Kyoto Station, allowing you to enjoy Japanese handcrafts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Kyoto-style fan painting experience using washi paper (Shiomi Uchiwa Co., Ltd.): 2,500 yen / 20-40 minutes
Hand-painted Yuzen "Coloring" Experience (Dyeing Studio Masashige): 3,500 yen / 30-60 minutes
The venue will feature 20 experience booths, including "Washi paper collage painting experience for fans" and "Kyoto Yuzen gold leaf dyeing experience." There will be a variety of activities, from those that even beginners can easily participate in to programs that allow you to thoroughly enjoy the process of making things.
(Left) Kyoto Prayer Bead Bracelet Making Experience (Kobe Jujuten Co., Ltd.) 2,500 yen / 30-40 minutes (Right) Kyoto Clay Bell Painting Workshop (torinoko Co., Ltd.) 2,000 yen / 30-45 minutes
This 10th edition of the event will feature four new exhibitors. New programs have also been added, such as "Painting Kyoto Clay Bells" featuring animals inspired by Kyoto dialect, and "Making Kyoto Prayer Bead Bracelets" under the guidance of a prayer bead craftsman, making it possible to experience Kyoto's unique traditional culture more closely.
Furthermore, the venue will feature corners where visitors can enjoy nostalgic kamishibai (picture-story shows), kendama (cup-and-ball game), otedama (beanbag juggling), and spinning tops. It will be a place where people of all ages can enjoy and appreciate Japanese culture.
Admission is free, and workshop participation fees start from 1,000 yen. It's perfect for creating summer vacation memories, as well as for children's independent research projects. Why not experience Kyoto's craftsmanship and traditional culture in the cool atmosphere of a hotel?
◆ "Manabunka in Kyoto Station Building"
[Date and Time] August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, National Holiday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
[Venue] Hotel Granvia Kyoto, 3rd floor banquet hall "Genji no Ma"
[Price] Free admission, experience starts from 1,000 yen.
*Prices shown include tax and are the same regardless of age.
[How to participate] Please purchase a trial ticket on the day or in advance.
[Sales method] 1. Same-day sales
② Sales through online shops
[Sales Period] From 7:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026 to 12:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 14
[Inquiries] 075-342-5511 (Hotel Granvia Kyoto Sales Department direct line, 9:00 AM - 18:00 PM)
