Tatami mat making class in Saitama: Handmade mini mats

Craft a tatami mat with the hands that have made them for generations.

A tatami mat-making class in Saitama Prefecture where you produce a small handmade mat (20 x 20 cm) under the instruction of tatami artisans, then take a tea break seated on tatami flooring. The experience runs about an hour and includes material costs. Children are welcome from age 7.

The experience

Tatami artisans walk you through the production of a mini tatami mat you'll make yourself: a 20 by 20 centimeter piece you can take home. The mat uses the same organic materials and techniques as full-size flooring, so you'll feel the texture and catch the natural fragrance as you work. The artisans explain the craft as you go, covering how tatami has been valued for its soundproofing and deodorizing properties.

After you finish, there's a tea break served on the edge of tatami mats in the workspace. You can use your finished mat as interior decoration, a vase stand, or a pot holder. It's small enough to fit almost anywhere. If you want to take home a souvenir beyond your own creation, the workshop has options available.

What’s included

• Material costs for tatami production.
• tea service during the break.
• your finished handmade tatami mat to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Friday

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by 宮崎畳店

Is this one for you?You make the mat yourself with hands-on guidance from the artisans, so this suits anyone who wants to learn the craft by doing it, not by watching. If you prefer to observe the process without making something, this is not the right choice.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I make during the tatami mat-making experience?

You produce a small handmade tatami mat measuring 20 by 20 centimeters with a thickness of 20 to 30 millimeters, using the same materials and methods as full-size mats. You take it home when you're done.

Do tatami artisans teach the whole time, or is it mostly watching?

The artisans guide you through the production step by step and explain the craft as you work, so you're learning while you make the mat yourself, not observing from the side.

What happens after I finish making the mat?

You take a tea break seated on tatami flooring at the edge of the workspace, giving you a chance to rest and experience the mat in its traditional setting.

Is the workshop accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible transportation options and surfaces throughout.