BLANKED KYOTO — Hand Weaving Workshop & Gauze Shop in Gion
It begins with weaving.
BLANKED KYOTO is the directly operated store of Nakamori, a Japanese textile manufacturer whose roots date back to 1951. Thirty seconds from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station in Kyoto's Gion district, we offer a hand weaving experience — choose from around 30 yarn colours and weave a bookmark, omamori charm, sacoche bag or marker charm — and sell gauze textiles made at Nakamori's own factory.
- From 60 minutes (30-min bookmark course)
- Indoor — great on rainy days
- Ages 6 and over
- Nothing to bring
- Solo guests welcome
- Take your piece home the same day
- English spoken
- Small groups: max 4 per session
Hand Weaving Experience — Three Courses
Using a real handloom suitable for children and adults, you learn plain weave, the most fundamental weave structure. No experience is needed. Our staff guide you through every step, and you take your finished piece home the same day. Choose the 60-minute omamori course to fit between sightseeing stops, spend two hours on a bag, or drop in for the 30-minute bookmark session.
Prices include tax. We have four looms and can host up to four guests per session across all courses.
Marker charm: December pair campaign — two people for ¥8,000 (regular price for two: ¥10,000).
What Guests Say
★★★★★
A stylish new shop right by Minamiza in Gion, so we gave it a try. Pass the shuttle, pull the beater — after three or four repetitions your hands remember it. The sound and the weight in your hands felt so pleasant I could have kept going. You leave with a finished piece in about an hour, so it's great even without a plan. Thirty seconds from Gion-Shijo Station, barely getting wet in the rain.
★★★★★
I saw it on social media and joined during my Kyoto trip. Being close to the station was a big help. Choosing from so many coloured yarns was fun from the start. It was my first time doing anything like this, but the explanation was careful and I finished without trouble. Next time I want to bring friends.
★★★★★
We made omamori pouches. The staff were kind and taught us a lot. It was easy to fit in, educational and fun.
Source: Jalan.net reviews (3 reviews, average 5.0, as of September 2026), translated from Japanese. See also our Google Maps reviews.
Made by Nakamori
Nakamori produces gauze textiles at its own factory in Gamagori, Aichi. Its work covers product planning, weave design, yarn selection and sourcing, weaving, cutting, sewing, inspection, packaging and sales.
The company continues the multi-layer gauze weaving technique developed by its founder, Tsukasa Nakase. In our Gion shop you can handle handkerchiefs, face towels and gauze blankets before you buy — no reservation needed for shopping.
Store Information
| Hours | 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00) |
|---|---|
| Closed | Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open when they fall on a public holiday). Occasional additional closures. |
| Nearest stations | 30 seconds from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan) / 3 minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu) |
| Nearby | Hanamikoji 2 min / Yasaka Shrine 5 min / Kiyomizu-dera 15 min on foot |
| Address | 2F Gion Matsumoto Building, 589 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074 (stairs only, no elevator) |
| Phone | +81 70-9261-0671 |
Temporary closures are announced on our Instagram. See Access for directions and our FAQ for age limits, payment methods, luggage and accessibility.