Kyoto Prayer Beads Making Workshop
Craft Your Own Zen
with 200+ Options of Gemstones & Wood Beads
Don't just string beads—infuse meaning into every step.
Create a one-of-a-kind prayer bead bracelet with a master artisan's finish.
A tangible piece of Kyoto’s peace to take home.
A Place to Touch the Spirit of Japan Through Your Hands
Beyond a simple workshop, this is a quiet encounter with the spirit of Japan.
Through the mindful handcrafting of Kyoto prayer beads (juzu), you will touch the essence of wabi-sabi—the subtle beauty of natural materials and the connection flowing through generations.
We offer a Zen-inspired moment of stillness and presence. Here, deep meaning naturally unfolds through the simple act of making—creating a serene and enriching time for your heart.
It’s Not What You Make, but How You Make It
Stepping away from the rush of modern life, we invite you to create not with haste, but with intention. As you pick up each Juzu bead, feel its weight and texture. With every bead you thread, imagine infusing your personal thoughts and prayers into the circle.
This process is more than simple assembly; it is a quiet ritual of giving shape to the invisible. Once every bead is threaded, this becomes more than an accessory—it becomes something truly irreplaceable.
Kyoto’s Mindful Craft: Your Intention, A Master’s Finish
Select from over 200 varieties of gemstones and wood beads to design a reflection of your inner self.
While you thread the beads with your own hands, the defining difference at KORIN lies in the final step. A skilled Kyoto artisan takes over to perform the intricate finishing knots and attach the tassels.
This collaboration between your personal sentiment and a master’s technique ensures your Juzu is not just a DIY souvenir, but an authentic, enduring piece of Kyoto craftsmanship.
Flow of the Experience
Just a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station, you can enjoy a hands-on Kyoto Juzu (Buddhist rosary) crafting experience at Kyoto KORIN, an authorized retailer of traditional Kyoto Juzu. We also offer a special course that includes a guided visit to an actual Juzu workshop—a member workshop of the Kyoto Juzu Manufacturing Cooperative, where authentic Kyoto Juzu are made. During the session, a certified Kyoto Juzu craftsman will explain the cultural background and meaning behind the beads in an easy-to-understand way, while guiding you through the entire crafting process. Choose from over 100 types of gemstones and materials, select your favorites, and create your own personalized Juzu together with the craftsman. The experience lasts 60 to 90 minutes, allowing you to choose a course that fits your travel schedule. Craft your one-of-a-kind Kyoto Juzu and take it with you as you explore the temples and shrines of the ancient capital—a memorable way to connect with Kyoto’s spirit and craftsmanship.
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Choose Your Beads
Select from a curated collection of stones and materials, each with its own texture, color, and quiet presence. Your Juzu journey begins by choosing the elements that resonate with you.
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Craft It Yourself
Thread each bead by hand, feeling the gentle rhythm of the process. This is where mindfulness begins—steady movements, calm focus, and intention in every step.
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Artisan Finishing
A skilled craftsman completes the final knots and details, ensuring your Juzu is beautifully balanced and crafted to last.
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Learn from the Artisan
Hear stories about Kyoto’s Juzu-making traditions, materials, and cultural background. A rare opportunity to understand the deeper meaning behind the craft.
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Use Your Juzu
Experience how your completed Juzu feels in your hands—a piece crafted with intention, ready to accompany you in daily moments of calm.
Customer Reviews
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Because it was a small-group session, I could focus on making my Juzu without worrying about others. It was great. -
I was happy they had wood beads, which other shops don’t offer. -
I was glad I could take the Juzu I made home the same day—it arrived just in time for a memorial service. -
There were so many materials to choose from, it was really exciting. -
Watching the Juzu craftsman work right in front of me was amazing. -
Learning the process of making a Juzu was fascinating. -
Because it was a small-group session, I could focus on making my Juzu without worrying about others. It was great.
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I was happy they had wood beads, which other shops don’t offer.
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I was glad I could take the Juzu I made home the same day—it arrived just in time for a memorial service.
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There were so many materials to choose from, it was really exciting.
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Watching the Juzu craftsman work right in front of me was amazing.
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Learning the process of making a Juzu was fascinating.
Experience PlanTraditional Daily Accessories
Stone Bracelet Course
Akane
Craft your own bracelet from 100+ stone and wood beads.
A simple, mindful experience.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Price
- ¥13,200 per person (tax included)
Wooden Bracelet Course
Kaede
Craft a simple wooden bracelet for everyday wear.
Choose from 50 types of warm wood beads.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Price
- ¥8,800 per person (tax included)
Workshop Tour (Includes a Complimentary Juzu Pouch)
This optional tour gives you the chance to visit an authentic Juzu workshop a certified member of the Kyoto Rosary Manufacturing Cooperative, where skilled
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Price
- +¥3,300 per person (tax included)
Special Meaning Bead(Shugo Bonji)
Elevate your Juzu by incorporating a special bead engraved with a Shugo Bonji (Sanskrit guardian character).
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Price
- +¥3,300 per person (tax included)
Experience PlanAuthentic Traditional Style
Juzu Crafting Course with Stone Beads
Botan
Craft your own authentic Kyoto Prayer Beads.
Create a unique, traditional piece from over 100 types of stone and wood beads.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Price
- ¥19,800 per person (tax included)
Juzu Crafting Course with Wood Beads
Momiji
Craft a simple wooden bracelet for everyday wear.
Choose from 50 types of warm wood beads.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Price
- ¥13,200 per person (tax included)
Workshop Tour (Includes a Complimentary Juzu Pouch)
This optional tour gives you the chance to visit an authentic Juzu workshop— a certified member of the Kyoto Rosary Manufacturing Cooperative, where skilled
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Price
- +¥3,300 per person (tax included)
| Capacity | Up to 5 participants (Reservations accepted from 1 person) |
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| Payment Methods | On-site payment: Cash, credit cards, and electronic payment are accepted. |
| What to Bring | Nothing required. |
| Cancellation Policy | Please contact us at least 3 days prior to your reservation date if you need to cancel or change your booking. Late cancellations or no-shows will incur a cancellation fee: 30% of the course fee if cancelled 2 days prior to the reservation date. 100% of the course fee if cancelled the day before the reservation date, or in case of a no-show. |
| Kyoto KORIN |
2F 865-6 Ushirocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8304, Japan Please note: there is no elevator available. |
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| Access |
5-minute walk from Gojo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line), Exit 8 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station (Central Exit) |