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Textile Artisan Videos
COME TO KYOTO WITH US!
May and October 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Our tours are held entirely in Kyoto, where you'll learn about Japanese textiles and culture, shop at the temple markets, meet traditional artisans, and tour one of the most beautiful and exotic cities in the world!Meet in Kyoto (airfare and transportation to/from the airport is on your own but we can help with recommendations), and yes, the tour is held entirely in and around Kyoto! Is it enough? Nope. Most of our guests arrive early and extend their stay to see more of Kyoto or explore other parts of Japan.
Maximum group size is only ten members to ensure the best experience possible.
Itinerary Activities
- Three textile workshops - try your hand at a traditional technique
- Five artisan studio visits - an intimate glimpse
- One handicraft market - inspiring up-cycling
- One temple flea market – Toji Temple Kobo-San Market
- Two free days - we can help with arrangements
- Selected heritage sites
How Much is it?
$4900 ($500 deposit and the balance in two payments) This does not include airfare or airport transfers - but we're happy to help with suggestions.
What's Included?
- Nine nights at a western-style hotel (The Oakwood Oike Hotel)
- Single occupancy room with private bath
- All workshop, tour activities, and entrance fees
- Breakfast every day, lunch on tour days
- Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
- Transportation during the tour
- Professional Japanese guides
- Prep materials and other goodies
- Memory book after the tour
NB: The activities, dates, pace and schedule are the same for our tours each year. The 13th-22nd dates are chosen to coincide with the monthly markets.
CAUTION!
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2025 MAY Kyoto Trip DEPOSIT
Textile Lovers Welcome!
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Description
Paying the deposit reserves a slot on our May 2025 Kyoto Tour. Your reservation will be finalized after a chat with Nancy - she'll contact you to arrange a time after your deposit is received.
The total trip cost is $4900 (excludes airfare). The $4400 balance is due by check or money order (no online payments), split into two payments of $2200 each, by November 13, 2024 and February 13, 2025.
REFUND POLICY:
75% back for cancellations made before 10/13/24
50% back for cancellations made before 1/13/25
25% back for cancellations made before 4/13/25
Participants are expected to get traveler's insurance.
To review what is and isn't included, click here to go to the general Kyoto Trip Info Page.
Comfort Level
The hotel is western-style, modern, and conveniently located. You'll have a private room with bath, but the rooms are small. The meals will be authentic, local, and plentiful, but you'll need to be able to eat with chopsticks and be open to trying new foods. You'll get to know Kyoto from an ex-pat's and textile-lover's perspective, and we'll do whatever we can to help you feel comfortable heading out on your free days to pursue your own adventures. The focus of the trip will be to enjoy Kyoto at a reasonable pace -- it's impossible to see or do it all, so being in good spirits and well-rested allows you to enjoy what can be seen and done in the short time you're there.
Payments
A $500 deposit reserves your spot, which would only be confirmed after a phone chat with Nancy to discuss the trip and share expectations or concerns. The balance is due by check (no online payments) in two installments (six and three months prior to departure).
Refund Policy
75% back for cancellations made at least six months in advance, 50% for cancellations made at least three months in advance, and 25% for cancellations made at least one month in advance.
If Kyoto Kimono has to cancel (under unsafe or travel ban circumstances), refund amounts would be issued minus any unrecoverable expenses already paid (up to 5% of your payment). More likely, we would reschedule the tour rather than cancel altogether. Participants are encouraged to purchase travel insurance, and we highly recommend getting coverage not only for your flight and medical treatment but also to cover a full refund in case of cancellation.
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2025 OCTOBER Kyoto Trip DEPOSIT
Come with us in October 2025
Ships from NY
One-of-a-kind
Sourced from Japan
Description
Paying the deposit reserves a slot on our October 2025 Kyoto Tour. Your reservation will be finalized after a chat with Nancy - she'll contact you to arrange a time after your deposit is received.
The total trip cost is $4900 (excludes airfare). The $4400 balance is due by check or money order (no online payments), split into two payments of $2200 each, by April 15, 2024 and July 15, 2024.
REFUND POLICY:
75% back for cancellations made before 1/13/24
50% back for cancellations made before 7/13/24
25% back for cancellations made before 9/13/24
Participants are expected to get traveler's insurance.
To review what is and isn't included, click here to go to the general Kyoto Trip Info Page.
Comfort Level
The hotel is western-style, modern, and conveniently located. You'll have a private room with bath, but the rooms are small. The meals will be authentic, local, and plentiful, but you'll need to be able to eat with chopsticks and be open to trying new foods. You'll get to know Kyoto from an ex-pat's and textile-lover's perspective, and we'll do whatever we can to help you feel comfortable heading out on your free days to pursue your own adventures. The focus of the trip will be to enjoy Kyoto at a reasonable pace -- it's impossible to see or do it all, so being in good spirits and well-rested allows you to enjoy what can be seen and done in the short time you're there.
Payments
A $500 deposit reserves your spot, which would only be confirmed after a phone chat with Nancy to discuss the trip and share expectations or concerns. The balance is due by check (no online payments) in two installments (six and three months prior to departure).
Refund Policy
75% back for cancellations made at least six months in advance, 50% for cancellations made at least three months in advance, and 25% for cancellations made at least one month in advance.
If Kyoto Kimono has to cancel (under unsafe or travel ban circumstances), refund amounts would be issued minus any unrecoverable expenses already paid (up to 5% of your payment). More likely, we would reschedule the tour rather than cancel altogether. Participants are encouraged to purchase travel insurance, and we highly recommend getting coverage not only for your flight and medical treatment but also to cover a full refund in case of cancellation.
