Small Lantern: Chibimaru Craft Workshop

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Small Lantern: Chibimaru Craft Workshop

The “Chibi-Maru Craft Workshop” lets you make cute, small-sized paper lanterns using traditional techniques and materials.
During the workshop, you’ll choose your favorite Japanese pattern and washi paper color, then follow an authentic process of gluing them onto a bamboo frame.
Light up your palm-sized Chibimaru with an LED bulb to use as a room decoration—come create your very own “my lantern”!

The “Chibimaru Craft Workshop” lets you make cute, small-sized paper lanterns using traditional techniques and materials.
During the workshop, you’ll go through an authentic process: choose your favorite Japanese pattern and color of washi paper, then glue them onto a bamboo frame.
Light up your palm-sized Chibimaru with an LED bulb to use as room decor—come create your very own “my lantern”!

Reservations & Registration

How to Register

Apply via the official website of the Kyotango City Tourism Association, “Kyotango Navi”

Registration Period & Deadline
Up to 3 days before the tour date
Cancellation Policy
On the day / No notice... 100%

Basic Information

Season
Year-round
Closed Days & Excluded Dates
Sundays, holidays, and the year-end and New Year's holidays
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
①10:00
②14:00
Schedule
Reception ➡ Trial Session
Duration
About 60 minutes
Group Size
Minimum 2 people – Maximum 20 people
Language Support
Staff: Japanese
Guide: English,Chinese (Simplified)(Guide fees and transportation costs are charged separately.)
Accessibility
Not accessible (there is a step)

Pricing

List Price
4,400 yen (tax included)
Included in Price
Trial Fee

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
Kojima-an
266 Asamogawa, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Parking Information
266 Asamogawa, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture

Operator Information

Operator Name
Kojima-an
Address
266 Asamogawa, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone Number
080-3801-3546

Area & City/Town Introduction (Kyotango City)

Kyotango City

Located at the northernmost tip of Kyoto Prefecture, the city’s entire northern coastline faces the Sea of Japan. It is blessed with a diverse natural environment, including the majestic coastal landscapes of the San’in Kaigan Geopark—designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark—as well as beaches with white sand and green pines and beautiful rural woodlands. With a rich culinary culture featuring fresh seafood, agricultural products, and fruits—a culture highly regarded for its quality—the city has garnered attention as a destination for food-focused travel, as evidenced by its receipt of the “Gourmet City Award” in 2024. It is also known as one of the prefecture’s leading hot spring resorts, and as a city where nature, cuisine, hot springs, and history and culture harmonize, it offers a variety of ways to enjoy the area throughout all four seasons.