※This page is for reservations for 3 people only.

【Please refer to this page for a reservation for 2 people.】  

Factory tour of Masuya Takao, a company of Kyoto Nishijin Textile

Masuya Takao, a company of Kyoto Nishijin Textile, opens its obi weaving factory to the public. At the same time, weaving experience using original gold thread called "Nenkin-shi" is held.
The fabric weaved in the weaving experience will be made into a part of the smartphone pouch and delivered later.
The smartphone pouch is designed in the shape of a tabi pouch, which is also used in tea ceremonies.
The design allows you to feel Japanese culture.

At the Masuya Takao factory, hand weaving machines and machines are always in operation, so you can see the craftsmen's skills up close. Please feel the real Nishijin.

For the weaving experience, hand machines that are currently used are available.
This tour course is very popular among participants.

During the tour, you will first learn about the characteristics of Nishijin Textile and Masuya Masuo along with actual tools and photos.
Please feel free to participate even if you are not familiar with textiles.


After the explanation, it was time to choose the color of the base fabric of the smartphone pouch, the fabric to be woven, and the string.
The base fabric is all woven with "Nenkin-shi." Available in 4 colors.
Please enjoy the exquisite color by holding it in your hand.

There are 5 types of fabric that you can weave for your experience: pink, gold, green, blue and silver.
This fabric also uses "Nenkin-shi."

There are 7 types of cords.
We recommend the original twisted string made of "Nenkin-shi."
If you look closely, you can see the core thread wrapped around the foil.
7 colors of "Nenkin-shi" are used for the twisted string in the image of a rainbow.
You can make your own smartphone pouch by combining with base fabric or woven fabric.

In the weaving experience, you can weave at your own pace while facing the machine carefully.
Our craftsmen will support you until the end, so please feel free to join us.

Finally, we visited the factory.
You can see the state of hand weaving machines and machines with an explanation from a craftsman who actually weaves obi.

In addition to the weaving experience, you can also experience making tassels using "Nenkin-shi" as an option.
It is also recommended to use the tassel as a set with the smartphone pouch you made, or to attach it to your bag.

The Factory Tour of Masuya Takao is recommended not only for those interested in Japanese culture but also for those interested in textiles and manufacturing.
Why not enjoy experiencing the charm of Nishijin brocade, a traditional craft of Kyoto?
We look forward to your visit!

◆Date and time of the event
Please check the reservation calendar for the event dates.
Time 13:30 ~ 15:30
*There is a time frame of 10:00 ~ 12:00 depending on the situation.

◆Location
Masuya Takao Shōtenchō Factory
30 Shōtenchō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
602-8481
*Please note that the location is different from the head office.

◆Minimum and maximum number
2 people up to 3 people per booking

◆Experience feea
JPY 33,000/person
【In the case of a reservation for 3 people】
JPY 33,000 × 3 participants＝JPY 99,000
*Shipping is extra (depends on the destination)
*The shipping fee will be settled locally on the day.

【optional experience】
・Add tassel-making
JPY 4,400/person
*The option fee will be settled locally on the day.

◆Schedule
Time to complete:120 minutes
1．Gather at the Masuya Takao Shōtenchō Factory (please gather 5 minutes before the start of the experience)
2．Description of Nishijin Textile and Masuya Takao
3．Choosing the fabric and string for the smartphone pouch
4．Weaving experience
5．Factory tour
6．Sending procedure
7．If you want an option, make a tassel *The above procedure is for reference only.
*The time may change depending on the situation and progress of the day, so please come with plenty of time in your schedule.
*It takes about 40 days from the day of experience to complete and deliver the smartphone pouch.

*When you make a reservation, please enter the number of participants when you enter your name. [Example: Name (◯ person)])
*We may not be able to meet your requested schedule due to the actual work.
*Please refrain from cancelling on the day of reservation.
*If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact us.

【 Click here for Masuya Takao's Instagram 】

※This page is for reservations for 3 people only.

【Please refer to this page for a reservation for 2 people.】  



Factory tour of Masuya Takao, a company of Kyoto Nishijin Textile







Masuya Takao, a company of Kyoto Nishijin Textile, opens its obi weaving factory to the public. At the same time, weaving experience using original gold thread called "Nenkin-shi" is held.
The fabric weaved in the weaving experience will be made into a part of the smartphone pouch and delivered later.
The smartphone pouch is designed in the shape of a tabi pouch, which is also used in tea ceremonies.
The design allows you to feel Japanese culture.











At the Masuya Takao factory, hand weaving machines and machines are always in operation, so you can see the craftsmen's skills up close. Please feel the real Nishijin.

For the weaving experience, hand machines that are currently used are available.
This tour course is very popular among participants.



Flow of plant tours

During the tour, you will first learn about the characteristics of Nishijin Textile and Masuya Masuo along with actual tools and photos.
Please feel free to participate even if you are not familiar with textiles.






After the explanation, it was time to choose the color of the base fabric of the smartphone pouch, the fabric to be woven, and the string.
The base fabric is all woven with "Nenkin-shi." Available in 4 colors.
Please enjoy the exquisite color by holding it in your hand.







There are 5 types of fabric that you can weave for your experience: pink, gold, green, blue and silver.
This fabric also uses "Nenkin-shi."









There are 7 types of cords.
We recommend the original twisted string made of "Nenkin-shi."
If you look closely, you can see the core thread wrapped around the foil.
7 colors of "Nenkin-shi" are used for the twisted string in the image of a rainbow.
You can make your own smartphone pouch by combining with base fabric or woven fabric.







In the weaving experience, you can weave at your own pace while facing the machine carefully.
Our craftsmen will support you until the end, so please feel free to join us.







Finally, we visited the factory.
You can see the state of hand weaving machines and machines with an explanation from a craftsman who actually weaves obi.







In addition to the weaving experience, you can also experience making tassels using "Nenkin-shi" as an option.
It is also recommended to use the tassel as a set with the smartphone pouch you made, or to attach it to your bag.

The Factory Tour of Masuya Takao is recommended not only for those interested in Japanese culture but also for those interested in textiles and manufacturing.
Why not enjoy experiencing the charm of Nishijin brocade, a traditional craft of Kyoto?
We look forward to your visit!



Tour and Experience Contents

◆Date and time of the event
Please check the reservation calendar for the event dates.
Time 13:30 ~ 15:30
*There is a time frame of 10:00 ~ 12:00 depending on the situation.

◆Location
Masuya Takao Shōtenchō Factory
30 Shōtenchō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
602-8481
*Please note that the location is different from the head office.

◆Minimum and maximum number
2 people up to 3 people per booking

◆Experience feea
JPY 33,000/person
【In the case of a reservation for 3 people】
JPY 33,000 × 3 participants＝JPY 99,000
*Shipping is extra (depends on the destination)
*The shipping fee will be settled locally on the day.

【optional experience】
・Add tassel-making
JPY 4,400/person
*The option fee will be settled locally on the day.

◆Schedule
Time to complete:120 minutes
1．Gather at the Masuya Takao Shōtenchō Factory (please gather 5 minutes before the start of the experience)
2．Description of Nishijin Textile and Masuya Takao
3．Choosing the fabric and string for the smartphone pouch
4．Weaving experience
5．Factory tour
6．Sending procedure
7．If you want an option, make a tassel *The above procedure is for reference only.
*The time may change depending on the situation and progress of the day, so please come with plenty of time in your schedule.
*It takes about 40 days from the day of experience to complete and deliver the smartphone pouch.



~ Please be sure to check ~

*When you make a reservation, please enter the number of participants when you enter your name. [Example: Name (◯ person)])
*We may not be able to meet your requested schedule due to the actual work.
*Please refrain from cancelling on the day of reservation.
*If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact us.

【 Contact 】


【 Click here for Masuya Takao's Instagram 】

Kyoto NishijinTextile Factory Tour and Weaving Experience【3】

Masuya Takao is a company established in 1930 with a factory in Nishijin, Kyoto.
With the motto of "beauty to endure for a time," we strive to create textiles while valuing the techniques that have been handed down and the aesthetic sense that should be conveyed.

Our main feature is "manufacturing from thread."
The origin of Nenkin Fukusa comes from a request to restore the beautiful shining gold Nenkin Fukusa from the Tokugawa Art Museum, which houses treasures handed down to the Owari Tokugawa family.
The thread produced during this restoration was named 'Nenkin-Shi' and developed into obi production.
This obi woven with "Nenkin-Shi " has become our company's representative work.

"Nenkin-shi " is a gold thread made by winding foil around cotton thread of varying thickness. The material has both the part where the foil shines and the part where the color of cotton peeks through the gap between the foil.
In recent years, we have been focusing on the reuse of leftover yarn and leftover fabric with SDGs in mind, as we want more people to experience the beauty of "Nenkin-shi" itself.
As part of this, weaving experience using "Nenkin-shi" is also held.
Please enjoy the exquisite color and texture of the thread that cannot be conveyed in photos.

Masuya Takao, a company of Kyoto Nishijin Textile, opens its obi weaving factory to the public.Weaving experience is also held at the same time.Please feel the real Nishijin.

Masuya Takao, a weaver in Kyoto

Kyoto NishijinTextile Factory Tour and Weaving Experience【3】

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