Don't Miss Out on Japan's Hidden Gems with Paige's Extended Craft Tour

Join us on the Japan Craft Tour 2026, an unforgettable journey for craft enthusiasts passionate about traditional crafts and Japan travel. After our November tour sold out quickly, we’ve added a February 2026 departure. The adventure begins in Tokyo Nihonbashi, where we visit the flagship Cohana store, a paradise for sewing lovers. Here, the CEO of Cohana gives us a personal lecture and introduction to the brand’s exclusive sewing tools—an experience you cannot find anywhere else. You’ll also enjoy beautifully prepared hotel breakfasts, early morning visits to Tokyo shrines, and a hands-on wagashi workshop making Japanese sweets paired with matcha.

Craft experiences include colorful Temari ball making and a visit to Setsuko Torii’s studio in Kyoto, where the workshop changes depending on participants’ skill level—it might be hand knitting, machine knitting, or another textile-based experience. New from this year’s tour is a Sashiko embroidery workshop, giving participants the chance to explore another side of Japanese stitching traditions. We also travel to Tokushima for Natural Dyeing workshops, featuring authentic indigo dyeing at Watanabe farm, where you’ll dye a t-shirt and bandana using age-old, sustainable methods.

In Kyoto, highlights include the Tenugui museum of Japanese hand towels, sightseeing at Kiyomizu-dera, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), and the magical Fushimi Inari Shrine. Other immersive workshops feature creating Yubinuki thimbles, learning fabric wrapping techniques, and exploring antiques at the Toji Temple market, while enjoying the best of Japanese cuisine from sushi dinners to okonomiyaki and barbecue.

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00:00 Introduction – Announcing Japan Craft Tour 2026 for craft enthusiasts
00:30 Starting in Tokyo – Exploring Nihonbashi Tokyo & hotel breakfast experience
01:10 Early Morning Shrine Visits – Discovering Tokyo temples and shrines before the crowds
01:20 Visiting Cohana Store Tokyo – Exclusive sewing tools and craft shopping in Nihonbashi
01:50 Wagashi Workshop – Learn to make traditional Japanese sweets & enjoy matcha
02:15 Temari Ball Making – Create colorful traditional Japanese crafts in Tokyo
02:30 Kyoto Workshop with Setsuko Torii – Hands-on machine knitting with cashmere
03:05 Indigo Dye Experience Tokushima – Visit Watanabe indigo dye farm & make your own t-shirt and bandana
04:00 Tenugui Museum Kyoto – Explore history of Japanese hand towels and textile crafts
04:30 Kyoto Sightseeing – Iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) & Fushimi Inari Shrine
05:20 Yubinuki Workshop – Make traditional Japanese thimbles with silk thread
05:45 Learning Japanese Fabric Wrapping Techniques – Cultural craft experience in Kyoto
06:10 Toji Temple Antique Market – Explore vintage treasures and Japanese craft finds
06:25 Japanese Cuisine Highlights – Enjoy sushi dinner, eel bento (anago), okonomiyaki, and Japanese BBQ
07:10 Closing Invitation – Limited spots for Japan Craft Tour 2026 February – join the ultimate Japan travel & craft experience