Nagoya Kuro Montsuki Traditional Family Crest Dyeing Workshop
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1h
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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About this experience
Highlights
-Learn Kuro Montsuki dyeing from a skilled Nagoya artisan
-Discover the history and meaning of Japan’s formal black kimono
-Select and imprint your favorite kamon (family crest) onto a hand-dyed tenugui
-Create a unique keepsake for fashion, décor, or daily use
-Enjoy this craft experience inside historic Japan Culture Village
Tour Overview
This workshop introduces the refined art of Kuro Montsuki dyeing, perfected over 400 years to produce the deep black of Japan’s most formal kimono. Guided by a master craftsman, you will explore its history and ties to identity and heritage. In the studio, imprint your chosen kamon — a symbolic crest — onto a jet-black tenugui scarf. Each piece becomes a personal souvenir, versatile as an accessory, decoration, or keepsake. Set within Japan Culture Village, where temples, shrines, and old shops mix with modern cafés, the experience blends creativity with cultural discovery, offering a rare connection to Japan’s enduring artistry.
Available options
Nagoya Kuro Montsuki Traditional Family Crest Dyeing Workshop
What's included
Family crest dyeing workshop with a Nagoya artisan
Travel insurance
One tenugui hand towel with your chosen kamon design
Professional, English-speaking guide
What's not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age of participants is 7
This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
Meeting point
Please enter the café and inform the receptionist that you are participating in the tour.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
