See and experience Ukiyoe, the art of woodblock printing - Takezasado

【Name of facility】
Takezasado

【Introduction, descriptions, and contents of activities】
The Japanese art of ukiyoe inspired major artists such as James Whistler, Mary Cassat and Claude Monet in the 19th century and has remained a source of fascination for many in the West. At Takezasado, visitors can learn the basics of the three crafts that are combined in the creation of a single ukiyoe print: drawing, woodblock carving, and printing. The center also offers more advanced lectures and demonstrations of ukiyoe printing, but visitors can learn the basics of woodblock printing in either course.

【Information provider】
Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry

【access】
8 minutes walk from Kyoto City Subway Karasuma-Line Shijo Station

【Availability in multiple languages】
No(an interpreter required)

【Price range】
More than 10001yen

【Price for adult(Unit: yen)】
Woodblock printing (postcards) for 3000 yen per person; Ukiyoe seminar, 20000 yen for a group of 1-6 people (The fee of 20000 yen still applies for 1 person)

【Included in fare】
Materials (incl. food ingredients); cultural experience

【Payment】
On the spot

【Creditcard payment】
No

【Methods of reservation】
Reservation by telephone or online; ; Woodblock carving and postcard printing from 2 people

【Methods of cancelation】
Cancelation by telephone or online

【Conditions of resservation and cancelation】
Reservation required for woodblock carving and postcard printing by the previous day, cancelation required by the previous day, no cancelation fees apply. Reservation required for an Ukiyoe seminar by one week before, cancelation by 3 days before, no cancelation on the day. 100% cancelation fee applies on-the-day cancelation (unless there is a legitimate reason.)

【Minimum number of participants】
2

【Maximum number of participantse】
10

【Advisable attire or necessary items on the day】
Please bring an apron as paints can stick on clothes.

【Conditions of participation】
Elementary students must be accompanied by parents or guardians

【Time required】
Short day trip (Half day)