Hotel Granvia Kyoto will host "Manabunka in Kyoto Station Building," a hands-on workshop event where visitors can experience traditional crafts. The event takes place on March 20, 2026 (Friday, national holiday), the Spring Equinox designated by Kyoto City as "Traditional Industry Day." The event is jointly organized by West Japan Railway Company, Kyoto Station Building Development Co., Ltd., and Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
The event features 19 workshop booths offering traditional craft experiences including Kyo-Yuzen (Kyoto-style hand-painted silk dyeing) and Kyo-Shippo (Kyoto cloisonné).
Visitors can create accessories such as hair ornaments and earrings using colorful mizuhiki (decorative Japanese cord), or make "Oshi-tatami" by freely combining multicolored tatami mats to display favorite mascots or characters. Many workshops are designed for easy participation by children. Other experiences include painting wooden plates carved with Kyo-Yuzen patterns in favorite colors, and trying hand-painted Yuzen color application.
This event offers a rare opportunity to experience traditional crafts up close. Visitors are encouraged to bring family and friends to experience the appeal of traditional craftsmanship. (Free admission, workshops from ¥1,000, duration 20 minutes and up)
The venue will also feature a special learning corner "The Secrets of 'Odashi' (Dashi Stock)," where participants can learn how dashi, an essential element of Japanese cuisine, is made. The experience includes touching kombu (kelp) and comparing taste variations at different stages.
Event Information
Date and Time: March 20, 2026 (Friday, national holiday) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto, 5th Floor Banquet Hall "Kokonoma"
Pricing: Free admission, workshops from ¥1,000 (All prices include tax, same price regardless of age)
How to Participate: Purchase experience tickets on the day of the event or in advance
Ticket Sales:
- ① Day-of sales
- ② Online shop sales
Online Sales Period: February 6 (Friday) 2:00 PM to March 19 (Thursday) 12:00 PM
Inquiries: 075-342-5511 (Hotel Granvia Kyoto Sales Department, direct line, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Special Benefit: Elementary school students and younger who purchase tickets will receive one ¥500 voucher per person, valid at the workshop venue on the day of the event.
Special Feature: "The Secrets of 'Odashi'" Learning Experience Corner
Participants can learn how dashi, commonly used in Japanese households, is made. The experience includes touching kombu (kelp) and comparing the changes in taste and aroma throughout the dashi-making process, providing a multi-sensory learning opportunity. The workshop is led by Satoru Miura, General Manager of Hotel Granvia Kyoto and former Executive Chef of Japanese Cuisine, introducing children to the role and appeal of dashi, an essential element of Kyoto's washoku (Japanese cuisine) culture.
Session Times:
- ① 11:00 AM
- ② 1:30 PM
- ③ 3:00 PM
Each session accommodates approximately 20 participants for about 45 minutes.
Instructor: Satoru Miura, General Manager of Hotel Granvia Kyoto
In 2013, he received the Governor's Award as a food sanitation worker in Osaka Prefecture. In 2015, he obtained certifications as an SSI Certified Sake Sommelier and Sake Quality Appraiser. In 2022, he was appointed Executive Chef of Japanese Cuisine at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, overseeing and supervising all Japanese cuisine departments. He became General Manager of Hotel Granvia Kyoto in 2025.
Satoru Miura, General Manager of Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Special Guest: Tora-rin from Kyoto National Museum
Tora-rin, the official character of Kyoto National Museum, will visit the venue. Tora-rin will participate in traditional craft experiences and interact with visitors during scheduled appearances.
Appearance Times:
- ① 10:40 AM
- ② 1:10 PM
- ③ 2:40 PM
About Tora-rin:
Tora-rin is the official character and PR ambassador of Kyoto National Museum. Born from Ogata Korin's "Bamboo and Tiger" artwork housed at the museum, Tora-rin is a mischievous 1-year-old boy.
Tora-rin, Official Character of Kyoto National Museum
Workshop Exhibitors
All crafted items from the workshops can be taken home.
Workshop contents, duration, and prices are subject to change.
Mizuhiki Accessory Making (Yamahide Co., Ltd.)
From ¥1,500 / 30 minutes
Zogan (Inlay) Experience (Nakajima Zogan Co., Ltd.)
From ¥2,500 / 40 to 60 minutes
Hand-Painted Yuzen "Iro-sashi" (Coloring) Experience (Somekōbō Seimo)
From ¥3,500 / 60 minutes
Sashimono Kit "Sashimonochi" Paulownia Box Making Experience (Hakoshichi Kobo)
¥2,500 / 30 minutes
Goshuincho (Stamp Book) and Miniature Book Making Experience (Nishikawa Paper Co., Ltd.)
From ¥2,000 / 30 minutes
Bamboo Craft Experience (Nagaoka Meichiku Co., Ltd.)
From ¥2,500 / 20 to 30 minutes
Shippo (Cloisonné) Experience (Kyo-Shippo Hiromi Art)
From ¥2,500 / 30 to 60 minutes
Japanese Candle Painting Experience (Nakamura Candle Co., Ltd.)
¥1,500 / 30 minutes
Stone Seal Carving Tenkoku Experience (Kawamasa Inbou)
¥3,000 / 60 to 90 minutes
Gold Leaf Application Experience (Kyo-Kinpaku Oshi Tokowaka)
From ¥1,500 / 20 to 40 minutes
Kyo-Yuzen Kinsai (Gold Decoration) Experience (takenaka kinsai)
¥1,000 / 30 minutes
Miyako Uchiwa: Washi Paper Collage and Painting Experience (Shiomi Uchiwa Co., Ltd.)
¥2,000 / 20 to 40 minutes
Odoshi (Lacing) Experience (Kobo Takehisa)
From ¥4,500 / 60 minutes
Kintsugi-style Gold Powder Sprinkling Experience (Kintsugi Hirata)
From ¥3,000 / 60 to 90 minutes
Wooden Plate Painting Experience (Sansai Kobo Co., Ltd.)
¥1,500 / 30 minutes
Pottery Painting Experience (Zuiki Kobo)
From ¥1,000 / 20 to 30 minutes
Oshi-tatami Making Experience (Ota Tatami Shop Co., Ltd.)
¥2,000 / 20 minutes
Collaborative Workshop: Kyo-Yuzen Kata-Yuzen and Kinsai Experience (Iwai Senkou / Tanaka Kinsai Kogei)
From ¥4,000 / 40 to 50 minutes
Additional Workshop at Hotel M3F Craft & Art Shop "Atelier Japan"
Happy Daruma Making Workshop
¥2,500 / 30 to 60 minutes
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:00 PM)
Tickets issued at Manabunka cannot be used for this workshop.
Reservations available (TEL: 075-744-1290, Atelier Japan direct line)
Choose from three colors (cherry pink, wisteria purple, or fresh green) and decorate to create an original daruma doll.
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JR West Hotels SDGs Initiatives
Under the slogan "As a hotel that lives with the community, what we can do now for the future," JR West Hotels promotes activities aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enrich each guest's life together with the local community. Employees actively participate in SDGs training and community cleanup activities, working to realize hotels that are kind to all people and the environment as a community-based enterprise.
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