Ask Yuki:
Kyoto Textile Consultation

◆The first 15-minute consultation is free.
◆The fee thereafter is 10,000 yen per hour (approximately $60–$70).

Have questions about Kyoto Textiles or craft studios?
Yuki can help you navigate Kyoto’s traditional craft world — from textile shops and dyehouses to introductions and studio visits.

Why this consultation exists

Studio tours and workshops are popular in Kyoto.
But in reality, many traditional studios are not open to the public.

Many craft studios mainly work with professional clients and businesses, and are not set up for casual visitors.

Opening their doors to visitors often means stopping their real work for the day.

Because of this, meaningful visits to working studios are often only possible through personal connections and long-built trust.

What Yuki can help with

• Finding textile studios and dyehouses in Kyoto

• Advice on where to shop for fabrics and craft materials

• Planning a textile-focused Kyoto itinerary

• Help arranging studio visits when possible

• If you would like a guided tour, Yuki can introduce a licensed travel agency partner who can arrange transportation and professional guides.

• Recommendations based on your interests, schedule, and budget

This consultation is not a standard tour.
It is a personal consultation for travelers who want a deeper and more meaningful connection to Kyoto’s textile world.

About Yuki

Yuki grew up around Kyoto’s dyeing industry.
Her cousin runs a traditional dyehouse in Kyoto, and textile-making has been part of her life since childhood.
Today she works as a textile artist while remaining closely connected to Kyoto’s living craft network.

Through family ties, long relationships, and her own work as an artist, she has access to a side of Kyoto’s textile culture that many visitors never see.

This consultation is especially helpful if you are:

👉Planning a textile-focused trip to Kyoto
You are looking for studios, shops, workshops, or a meaningful way to explore Kyoto’s craft culture.

👉Looking for deeper guidance
You may already know the basics, but want help understanding textile regions, makers, materials, or the craft culture behind them.

Past consultation examples:

• “I’d like to interview and film a textile artisan in Nishijin for my graduation project.”

• “I’m looking for a traditional workshop that has been operating for more than 100 years.”

• “I studied textile design in Kyoto years ago and want to reconnect with the craft world during my visit.”

• “I’m a quilter visiting Japan and would love to find special fabrics and textile shops.”

Who this consultation is for

This consultation may be helpful for:

• Textile lovers visiting Kyoto

• Quilters, sewists, and fabric collectors

• Artists and designers interested in Japanese textiles

• Travelers seeking deeper cultural experiences

• Students, researchers, or writers exploring Kyoto’s textile traditions

After the consultation, you will have a clearer plan for exploring Kyoto’s textile world, along with recommendations tailored to your interests.

Consultation Fee

Because this consultation is based on personal experience and long-built connections within Kyoto’s craft community, sessions are offered at the following rate:

¥10,000 per hour
(approximately $65–70 USD)

How it works

Reserve a consultation time.
The session will take place via video call
(Zoom, WhatsApp, LINE, or another platform).
After the session, Yuki will send a short follow-up PDF with notes, recommendations, and relevant links where possible.

Before booking

You don’t need to have a very specific question.

Some people come with detailed research questions, while others simply want advice on where to start exploring Kyoto’s textile world.

If you are curious about textiles, craft culture, or finding meaningful places beyond typical tourist experiences, this consultation may be helpful.

The first 15-minute chat is free.
Feel free to reach out and ask anything about Kyoto’s craft world.

Next step? I’ll assist you for 10,000 yen per hour.

What people say

"Talking with Yuki completely changed how I explored Kyoto.
Instead of tourist workshops, I discovered real working studios and textile shops I would never have found on my own."

— Textile artist, Mexico City

Yuki's Kyoto is run by Kyoto-based artist Yuki Mizuki. Here are links to her social media.

Yuki Mizuki is a Kyoto-based textile artist and designer.
After working internationally as an industrial designer, she returned to Kyoto in 2016 and began collaborating with local craft studios, supporting their work through design and storytelling.

Today, she creates her own textile work while designing thoughtful craft experiences in Kyoto.
Her role is to connect people with the makers behind the city’s traditions — with care, respect, and a personal perspective.

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Ask Yuki: Kyoto Textile Consultation

Have questions about Kyoto Textiles or craft studios?Yuki can help you navigate Kyoto’s traditional craft world — from textile shops and dyehouses to introductions and studio visits.