Shikainami Basket-Making Experience

Shikainami Basket-Making Experience

Cultivated in Japan's climate & culture - Experience the complexities bamboo

A lesson at a shop that specializes in bamboo crafts - items that are a must for tea ceremony. The challenging “Shikainami Basket” is a basket with beautifully curved bamboo, reminiscent of overlapping waves. At first glance it may look tough to create,

yet there is no need to worry as skilled bamboo craftsmen carefully give instruction. Once you learn the process, you'll find it is simple, allowing you to create a beautiful basket.


Information

Fee
:3,150 yen per person
Duration
:approx. 1 - 2 hours(*Differs depending on the amount of people)
Dates
:Every Monday to Saturday (*Close Sunday, National Holidays & every 2nd Saturday)
Time
:9:00 - 17:30
Capacity
:2 - 30 people
Reservation Period
: reception desk 9:00 - 17:30 (reservation necessary) *Reserve at least 1 week in advance
Reservations & Inquiries
:075-221-3211(Oike Corporation)
Inquiries
(Non-Japanese only)
English / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified)
* Jcrafts will respond to inquiries Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00 (Japan time).
* Inquiries that arrive on Saturday, Sunday or on national holidays will be answered after the next working day.
Also, a response may take some time, depending on the inquiry.

Location Information

Name
:Oike Corporation
Address
Fujimoto-cho 549, Aburakoji-dori Shijo-agaru, Chukyo-ku, Kyoto
Telephone
:075-221-3211
web site:
http://www.kyoto-oike.co.jp * Japanese only