Top Hiroshima Art & Culture Classes

[Experience flow] Tenugui creates patterns using the traditional technique of tie-dyeing. ・ Look forward to what patterns will appear! Marble aperture ・ Ripple stop reminiscent of the waves in Setouchi ・ Snow flower squeeze that produces flower-like patterns. You can choose two colors from over 200 colors. Please be assured that we will support you in selecting colors and color schemes. When the aperture and color are ready, it's time to dye. Wear an apron, gloves and arm cover.  Please be assured that you can experience dyeing without getting dirty. Use a dropper for dyeing. After dyeing work, remove the apron and take a break with a drink. Once processing is complete, Take a commemorative photo with a towel. We will send you photos on Facebook and Instagram. Please register as a friend if you like. When the commemorative photo is over, I will give you a wrapping. We will introduce other fashionable shops and sightseeing spots where you can fully enjoy Fukuyama. Please feel free to ask the staff. [Recommended points] ・ 10 minutes on foot from JR Fukuyama Station! Accessible by bicycle or car. -Experience in any weather! Even children can enjoy dyeing easily. -Perfect for souvenirs! You can enjoy Japanese culture dyed. ・ The shop staff will introduce you to recommended spots in Fukuyama near you. ・ You can bring the dyed items back on the day. 【Precautions】 -Depending on the number of workers and the dyeing work time, the entire experience time may be prolonged. ・ Please come in dirty clothes. * ・ Aprons and gloves can be borrowed free of charge. ・ You can participate from one person, not just a group. ・ Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. ・ After the dyeing experience, a service drink is included. We also introduce recommended sightseeing spots nearby.

Make your own original makeup brush in Kumano Town, a town that produces the most makeup brushes in Japan. You can see the process of making a makeup brushes and the delicate craftsmanship of making high-quality makeup brushes up close. HIGHLIGHTS; Make your own makeup brush in Kumano Town. Learn the history of Kumano brushes and the process of making the brushes from craftsmen working at the makeup brush studio. Discover the delicacy of the craftsmanship of trimming the bristles of the brush. Choose your favorite design from cute shapes and colors, and make your own original makeup brush. Buy high-quality makeup brushes and traditional calligraphy brushes loved by Hollywood actresses.

Experience making pottery with a Japanese pottery artist from Mihara-city, Hiroshima while enjoying beautiful views of the Setouchi Islands. You will no doubt gain inspiration from the wonderful landscape around you. Come make your own, one-of-a-kind pottery as a souvenir or a gift for a loved one! HIGHLIGHTS; Make a traditional Japanese-style pottery (cup, small plate, etc...). Our instructor studied in America, so English guidance is available. The famous Mount Fudekage is located just in front of our factory. You can enjoy wonderful ocean-front views of the world-famous Setouchi Islands. Make your experience special by not only learning pottery, but with interacting and chatting with the locals!

Get an in-depth view of traditional Japanese craftsmanship missed by most visitors with this calligraphy brush making experience in Kumano. Begin by watching a demonstration by a traditional craftsman Fudeshi before embarking on the process of brush making from beginning to end. Feel a sense of accomplishment and take your brush, which will have your name carved into handle of it, back home.

〈used for makeup in Hollywood !〉 Make a blush applauded around the world (simple version) Kumano calligraphy brush making experience. Kumano's brushes are used by a world class make-up brand as well ! While being taught by a traditional craftsman, you can experience the 'finishing touch' of creating a Kumano calligraphy brush,  a world brand. At the end, your name will be curved on the brush and you can take your own original brush home. 

・ You can learn how to write kanji with a brush. ・ You can take the brush and folding fan. The lesson is held in central Hiroshima so you can easily participate.

In this experience, you will learn how to forge scaled-down replicas of anchors used by ships sailing in the Seto Inland Sea with a method derived from Japanese sword-smithing techniques passed down through history. Learn from the craftsman who protects and maintains this traditional industry of the historic post town of Tomonoura. HIGHLIGHTS; Undergo a traditional forging experience derived from the forging technique Tomo Kaji, used for making Japanese swords. Witness the dynamic craftsmanship up close. In Tomoura, which is a historic port town, make a Tangjin Ikari anchor, one of the oldest anchor types. Take your anchor home as a souvenir. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! Learn a traditional forging skill with a local craftsman.

・You can Experience authentic Ikebana in the center of Hiroshima. ・You can select flowers in flower shop. ・Easy for beginners because of the instructor’s kind explanation. ・You can take your Ikebana work back home. ・We will give you a folded paper crane as a souvenir.

・We also offer a simple "painting course" in which you color the outlined picture. ・The Instructors are professional comic writers. ・English interpreter is available ・The venue is located in the center of Hiroshima city.

・You can experience Japanese traditional wrapping method, Furoshiki! ・You can take the Furoshiki used in the lesson back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other culture experiences: mizuhiki crafting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

You can dye two items using two different methods.One is Indigo-dyeing that has been developed in Fukuyama over a long time.The other is a method using colorful chemical dyes caused by the development of technique in pursuing colors not available in nature.You will dye 'Tenugui' hand towel with indigo and locally-produced sneakers with chemical dyes.Feel the history of Fukuyama from the dyeing experience. ・An authentic Indigo-dyeing with natural indigo directly taught by the professional from the local establishment with a history of over 100 years ・Bring back your original sneakers and 'Tenugui' (Japanese hand towel) as gifts from Japan ・Get taught by a professional and make your original goods rich in color and pattern ・Locally-produced sneakers developed from the original Japanese footwear, 'Tabi.'Feel how comfortable they are! ・Chill and enjoy dyeing experience in the cozy space that looks like a cafe

・Ikebana lesson is held at Daisho-in temple which is oldest temple in Miyajima. ・Enjoy beautiful scenery from the lesson room. ・You can also enjoy the Japanese style room and tatami floor. ・Instructor will carefully tell you how to arrange flowers so don’t hesitate to ask questions. ・You can take your Ikebana work home and we will give you a fridge magnet of Itsukushima shrine as a gift.

Enjoy the serene and quiet atmosphere of our 300-year-old Zen temple. You can take pictures as much as you want while you are in here, and we will take pictures of you doing the lessons. You can take pictures in our Japanese garden, too. Our lesson is very good introduction to the Japanese authentic cultures. Wearing kimono make it even more special that could be the highlight of your trip.

・You can experience Japanese traditional craft, Mizuhiki. ・You can take the work you made in the lesson back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima The second floor of the building is an atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other cultural experiences: Yuzen painting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

・You can learn about bonsai, which is a miniature copy of nature! Flowers, fruits, leaves, evergreen trees, mountain grasses and plenty of various plants are used for making bonsai according to the season. ・The venue is located in the center of Hiroshima! Our venue is located in central Hiroshima between Hiroshima Station and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Come stop by on your visit to this area.​ ​​ ​ ・Souvenir included You can take the moss bonsai home. We will give you an origami crane folded with yuzen paper as a memory of your experience.

・You can make your own original stamp and take it home. ・You can carve your name or favorite words on the stone in kanji. ・The letters you carve are in special caligraphic style which has been practiced for thousand years.​ ​​ ​​ ​ ・The teachers are Master on Craftsmanship who specialized in seal making.

・You can experience Japanese traditional Yusen painting. ・You can take the work painted in the lesson back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other culture experiences: mizuhiki crafting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

Make the same Kumano makeup brushes that are used by Hollywood actresses. A makeup artist will teach you how to use a makeup brush to create a makeup look that suits your face. (additional fees apply) HIGHLIGHTS: This is a special experience where you can shine in Kumano Town, the town of brushes. You can learn about the history of Kumano brushes, a traditional craft, and observe the makeup brush manufacturing process at the factory. Choose your favorite design from a variety of lovely shapes and colors, and experience making your original makeup brush. Learn from a makeup artist how to apply makeup that suits your face. (additional fees apply) As souvenirs, you can buy makeup brushes used by Hollywood actresses and traditional calligraphy brushes.

・You can experience Japanese traditional wrapping method, Origata. ・You can take the completed work back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima. The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other cultural experiences: mizuhiki crafting, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

At the Rekiseisha factory, rebuilt around a chimney that survived the bombing of Hiroshima, learn about their foil application techniques and make your own gilded fan. This experience takes place at a factory that started as a sword dealer over 100 years ago and is now the largest producer of gilding paper in Japan. History permeates the very walls of the factory that was rebuilt with scrap wood that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Experiment with a patented technology that has found new life in modern interior design by using gold leaf to gild your very own fan. Learn from the factory's craftsmen and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your trip.

・Experience Japanese traditional music. ・The lesson is held at Daisho-in temple which is the oldest temple in Miyajima. ・You can learn how to play Japanese traditional musical instrument Shinobue flute. ・It's also interesting to see the instructor performing in formal clothing, hakama. ・Also a tsudumi (hand drum), a unique traditional instrument will be played.

・Experience Shishimai, Japanese traditional performance art. ・You will experience the most popular dance “Gokoku-hojo dance” (wishing huge harvest) ・Also practice various actions of a lion (Grooming, sleeping and eating) ・You can hold and wear a lion head mask used for festivals. ・We will give you a shishimai pick as a souvenir.

On this online experience you'll know about what happened in Hiroshima in 1945 and after stories of Hiroshima with a local guide. I personally think that this is something that people all over the world should know and hope that this tour would be a good opportunity to think about the world peace. Our local guide shows some documents and Peace Memorial Park by google maps with you and share its history and stories at each spot. You'll get deeper insights by hearing its histories and personal stories of a local guide living in Japan. This virtual tour will be very interactive. Therefore, you can ask whatever you want during the tour not only about tour topics but also Japanese cultures or tips for your next trip! Your guide will answer your questions during the tour and share some recommendations for your, so join and get connected with us virtually! ＊All times specified are in Japan Standard Time(GMT +9:00). Please check your time zone＊