CRAFT WALKS

WHAT WE OFFER

Kyoto Craft Walks

Discover Kyoto’s craft culture with local insight, in small and thoughtfully guided groups.

SASHIKO.LAB offers intimate craft walks through Kyoto, visiting small art and craft shops, independent studios, and carefully chosen local spaces.
Rather than a typical sightseeing tour, these walks invite participants to slow down and discover the people, materials, and stories behind Kyoto’s creative culture.

Each tour is shaped by long-standing relationships with local makers and a deep respect for traditional and contemporary craftsmanship.

BOOK THE TOURS

Clients Reviews

Kazue was a spectacular guide. I had a list of craft-related items that I wanted to buy and had no idea where to even begin. I was so excited to find this tour and it was worth every penny and more! Kazue is an artisan herself and cares deeply about craft. She knows the little shops that most tourists would not know to look for and her ability to translate opened up a lot more opportunities to find specific items or learn about their history.

Gwendolyn, USA

Really great way to know better about the culture of Kyoto in regards to handcraft. Kazue goes the extra mile and tailors to your needs, so be ready to share with her what you are looking for. After the tour I felt much more confident to access Japanese craft shops and was set up for my own browsing. Huge thanks to Kazue!

Nicole, USA

Kazue is a wonderful host and so accommodating. She guided us to some stores that were real gems and it felt like we were just skimming the surface of what she and Kyoto has to offer in terms of art and crafts. We were both super grateful to have had her as a guide and were inspired by her style and creative insights – highly recommend Kazue if you are interested in any craft or creative work. Enjoy!

Imogen, South africa