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A collection of black and gold items including a framed picture, a red cup, and two golden bowls. 1
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Kyoto: UNESCO certified Gold Leaf Workshop with Sake Cup

By 五明金箔工芸(Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts)
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Create your own gold leaf art piece with the help of a skilled artisan
  • Choose from two courses to customise your experience and design
  • Take home your finished piece in a special case to display and enjoy
  • Learn about the history and culture of gold leaf in Kyoto
  • Receive an original gold leaf sake cup as a souvenir of your experience

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒600-8306 京都府京都市下京区新町通正面下る平野町７８４ | Under the GOLD sign Shinmachi Street About an 8-minute walk north from Kyoto Station
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: UNESCO certified Gold Leaf Workshop with Sake Cup

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
AU$221.50 x 1 AdultAU$221.50
Total
Price is AU$221.50
Until Sun, 16 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gold leaf pressing experience
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    Original black square plate
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gomyo original case
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Original 'menkin guinomi' set
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Direct guidance from experienced craftsmen

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bikes, Party groups
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 9 years

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in the art of gold leafing at Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts, the only workshop in the world where you can create original gold leaf works using handmade gold leaf.

Begin by choosing between the “Free Design Course” or the “High Spec Course.” Then, under the guidance of skilled artisans, learn the techniques of applying gold leaf to a black square plate.

Use handmade gold leaf crafted by artisans in Kanazawa, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage material, to create your own unique piece. Once your masterpiece is complete, take it home in a GOMEI original case, ready to be displayed and admired.

After your experience, receive an original “Golden Guinomi” crafted by artisans, allowing you to savour the culture of gold leaf both in creation and in practical use.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒600-8306 京都府京都市下京区新町通正面下る平野町７８４ | Under the GOLD sign Shinmachi Street About an 8-minute walk north from Kyoto Station
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan