Kyoto Craft + Manga Culture

Kyoto

Workshop Option Nishiki Market Manga Museum

Morning

🌅 Morning

Option A: Craft Workshop

Book a traditional craft experience — great for the art-focused members of the family!

Options:

  • Kyo-yuzen dyeing — Traditional Kyoto fabric dyeing
  • Pottery / Ceramics — Make your own Kiyomizu-yaki
  • Wagashi — Japanese sweet making
  • Furoshiki — Wrapping cloth techniques

Book ahead: Many workshops require reservations

Option B: Nishiki Market

If skipping the workshop, spend the morning at "Kyoto's Kitchen" — a covered shopping street packed with food vendors.

Try: Pickles, mochi, tamagoyaki (sweet omelet), matcha treats, fresh tofu

Tip: It's covered, so good for hot/rainy weather!

📍 Nishiki Market ⏱️ 1-2 hours

Afternoon

☀️ Afternoon (indoor — beat the heat!)

Kyoto International Manga Museum

A whole museum dedicated to manga! Great for the teens. The building is a converted elementary school with walls of manga you can actually read.

Highlights:

  • 300,000+ manga volumes
  • Read manga on the lawn or in reading rooms
  • Exhibits on manga history and culture
  • Portrait artists who'll draw you manga-style
📍 Get Directions ⏱️ 2-3 hours 💴 ~800¥ adults

Evening

🌙 Evening

Riverside Walk

As it cools down, take a relaxed walk along the Kamogawa River. Locals sit on the banks to enjoy the evening breeze.

Starting point: Sanjo or Shijo bridges


Reservations

If doing a craft workshop: Book at least a few days ahead, ideally before the trip.

Manga Museum: No reservation needed — just show up!


Teen Win Day

The manga museum is specifically great for the teens — let them browse and read at their own pace while adults take a break too!

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