Description

Overview

Step into a hidden sanctuary nestled within the sacred grounds of Tenryu-ji, one of Kyoto’s most iconic World Heritage temples.

Normally closed to the public, this private space opens only for select guests, offering a rare and intimate encounter with Japan’s enduring aesthetics.

Here, in quiet harmony with a moss-lined garden, you will create a washi lantern using antique kimono textiles once worn in Kyoto’s courtly life.

The shimmering patterns of Nishijin brocade and the delicate transparency of handmade washi come together in a single work of art—one that reflects your own story and spirit.

As you wrap, fold, and design your lantern under the guidance of a master artisan, you’ll experience the slow elegance of Japanese craftsmanship.

The session concludes with a quiet moment in the private garden—just for you.

Sit beside your lantern, and take in the gentle light, the rustling leaves, and the stillness of this sacred space.

You’ll leave not only with a handcrafted lantern, but with a sense of peace, presence, and connection to a cultural tradition rooted in light, beauty, and time.