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Otsu-e Folk Art Workshop & Local Culture Walk Near Kyoto

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3 giờ 30 phút

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Join a unique cultural experience led by Misato Takahashi, an Otsu native and daughter of Wado Takahashi, an Otsu-e artist originally from the Otsu-e master family, Takahashi Shozan. Misato is fervently committed to preserving the important local tradition of Otsu-e painting, a form of traditional folk art that originated in this area about 400 years ago. This unique cultural experience provides an excellent opportunity to delve into Japan's artistic heritage, immersing yourself in the creativity and artistic expression that has enriched Otsu's local culture for centuries. And with only a 10-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, you can relax in the cozy lakeside town of Otsu while exploring the city's rich history and treasures.

Thông tin khác

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

English speaking professional guide with deep interest in Japanese culture

Admission fees to Otsu Hyakuchokan, Otsu Festival Float Exhibition Hall or other alternative places

Local taxes

Original Otsu-e souvenirs

Welcome tea and sweets, local snacks

The Otsu-e "Lucky Oni Bell" or "Three Wise Monkeys" painting workshop

All train fares, i.e. Kyoto-Otsu by JR: JPY200/adult (but covered by valid JR Pass if you have)

Lunch

Cần Quan Tâm

Tour starts from the North ticket gate of the station.

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Kekai-ji Temple

Gingko trees of Kekaiji Temple, Kyomachi 3-chome: The trees used to be a remarkable landmark for boats on Lake Biwa

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Tùy chọn

Standard course

Meet-up at Kyoto Station

Meet-up at Kyoto Station: Meet you in front of the Kyoto Tourist Information Center on the 2nd flr of Kyoto Station Bldg. Next door to the Isetan Dept

Đánh giá

5.00

13 đánh giá

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great tour includes history, culture. the chance paint your own oni bell .
allison r,
4 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
small tour , slower pace and full of japanese history and culture as well as craft of the region. enjoyed very much guid was very kind and knowledgeable. would recommend we had amazing mochi the best pickled cucumber i have tasted. and got to paint our own oni bell to take home. it was nice to get off the beaten path and explore otsu.
Amazing tour with fun side adventures!
Julia C,
13 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had the most amazing experiences on this tour/art workshop. Not only did Misato tell us about cultural and historical information related to Otsu town, she was very flexible in tailoring the tour to our interests. When we expressed interest in a shop along the tour route that was shaving the bonito to make katsuobushi flakes, she stopped in with us to talk with the store owner who showed us the shaving machine and gave us information on how to shave the bonito ourselves. It was a lot of fun. We were also able to visit a store that makes funazushi, a rice fermented fish, that is a specialty of the Lake Biwa area. We bought a packet and were able to try some at Misato’s workshop at the end of the tour. It was delicious and if you like fermented foods or that really strong blue cheese-like flavor, I highly recommend that you try it. We stopped at many other interesting spots, including a sweets shop and pickled goods store. All the food was tasty and at the end of the walking tour we painted some bells in the style of the Otsu-e folk art. Misato told us about the history and development of the Otsu-e style as we painted. After the workshop was over, Misato gave us some suggestions of places to visit and eat lunch at. Overall, we were very excited and pleased by all the things we were able to experience and Misato made our trip much more interesting!
Amazing Authentic Cultural Creative Experience
Q9636IKamandal,
15 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed Otsu-e workshop by Misato . I enjoyed and appreciate the the cultural origins and stories of the folk art she shares , authentically keeping her family and cultural heritage going. I enjoyed creating my own bell. She also brought us to the Miho Museum and nearby pottery venues around Shiga. Superb experience and highly recommend!
Unforgettable
143malam,
13 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an unforgettable time with Misato: learning about Otsu-e , the origins and how it has evolved and we painted our individual oni-bells with her. She took us through the process like the wonderful teacher she is and was a great chat over tea and snacks. Thanks again Misato! We strongly recommend this experience to anyone enjoys culture and art, it’s very refreshing after an otherwise touristy itinerary as well.
The highlight of our trip to Japan
edgarlK6853SY,
2 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
At the end of March, my family and I had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful and heartily planned tour in Otsu with Mrs. Misato. It brought us closer to the fascinating history of Otsu-e art as well as that of the two temples Enman-in and Miidera. We could discover and experience true “hidden gems”, including a small tea ceremony, the royal game Tosenkyo and many local specialties. Mrs Misato was always friendly, attentive and very educated. Thanks to their excellent guidance, we fell in love with the city of Otsu and would highly recommend any Japanese traveler to visit this beautiful place. The tour with Mrs. Misato was definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan! So we would like to thank her from the bottom of our hearts!
Ōtsu-e Oni Dorei
Explorer12830206329,
15 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a rare experience to draw your own oni face on oni dorin! They may also bring someone. Pleased to meet you again.
Ōtsu-ezuke earth bell
Voyage07076840820,
27 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I was also able to hear about Otsu-e, and I thought it had satirical content. I immersed myself in Otsu-e painting. It was a bit difficult to balance, but I was able to create something that had my own taste.
An educational and unique experience!
Jfqzx,
7 thg 11, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
As someone interested in unique travel experiences and learning about traditional culture, my friend and I decided to go for this Otsu-e workshop and it did not disappoint. In fact we got more than we had expected as aside from the art experience, our lovely guide, Misato-san took us for an stroll from Otsu station to her family's studio and told us about the history of the town and several traditional businesses along the way. We were able to try some traditional snacks and tea. At the workshop, she also gave a short presentation of Otsu-e through history. I highly recommend this experience if you like Japanese culture even if you can't draw well like me!
My one and only Ohtsu-e guardian bell
atsukom718,
18 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my first visit to Ohtsu city, the capital of Shiga prefecture and the main port of Lake Biwa the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The city was also the last post town on the Tokaido trail connecting Tokyo and Kyoto in Edo period. I learned a lot more about the facts and history of the city from the owner of Ichiewado Seminar House and a good friend of mine. After a nice catch up, I painted my own bell at her workshop. The design is a guardian demon from Ohtsu-e, a local folk painting from Edo period. I chose my colors and started painting. Not quite confident at first, but as I went on painting I was immersed in it having lots of fun. Painting my own Ohtsu-e with a long history made me imagine the time when travelers walked the trail and got rest and food and souvenirs on their way. Now my little guardian demon bell is on duty at the entrance of our house protecting it from any evil spirits that try to come in!
Great experience, highly recommend!
hiddengemsj,
29 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Takahashi-san is such a caring person. She was making sure that I arrived safely due to the typhoon. I could tell she was very nice person from her emails but once I got to know her, she was easy to talk to and gave me lots of compliments about my painting. It was a fun and educational experience even for a native Japanese. I didn’t know some historical background though I quite enjoyed learning it. Painting on the Oni bell made me calm and relaxed.