Osaka : Folding Fan Painting - Arts & Crafts Workshop

Experience Japanese culture in Osaka with a hands-on folding fan painting workshop. Paint traditional designs, write kanji, and create your own unique Japanese souvenir to take home!
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese art and create your very own folding fan in the heart of Osaka. Join a workshop at TOMOSHIBI, a cozy Japanese cultural café located in Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, Japan's longest shopping street, for a unique and memorable hands-on creative experience.

Japanese folding fans, known as sensu, have been an important part of Japanese culture for centuries. Traditionally used to keep cool, they are also admired as beautiful works of art and have played an important role in Japanese ceremonies, performances, and everyday life.

In this experience, you will have the opportunity to design and paint your very own Japanese folding fan using traditional brushes, black ink, and colorful paints. Choose from a variety of traditional Japanese designs, including cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, koi fish, flowers, and beautiful Japanese patterns.

If you are interested in Japanese calligraphy, you can also try writing meaningful Japanese kanji characters such as "Love," "Dream," "Happiness," or "Samurai" on your fan. You are welcome to combine paintings and calligraphy or create a completely original design inspired by your own imagination.

Whether you are an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, everyone is welcome. Friendly local staff will introduce you to the basic techniques of Japanese brush painting and calligraphy. You will learn how to hold the brush, control your strokes, and use ink and colors to create beautiful designs.

Before decorating your fan, you will have time to practice on paper and explore different artistic techniques. Once you feel comfortable, you can begin painting your own folding fan. Take your time, enjoy the creative process, and discover the relaxing beauty of Japanese art.

At the end of the workshop, your beautifully decorated folding fan will be yours to keep. Rather than buying an ordinary souvenir, you will take home a one-of-a-kind piece of Japanese art created entirely by you. Your handmade fan will be a lasting reminder of your time in Osaka and can also make a thoughtful gift for friends or family.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.