Schedule -KYOTO INSPIRATION - スケジュール

The Kyoto Inspiration program is primarily made up of two types of activities: lectures and field trips. Lectures will take place on Kyoto Seika University’s campus, as well as at off-site locations. Field trips consist of visits to a wide range of workshops, museums, contemporary businesses, and tourist attraction within the city. Students will have two completely free days (June 7 (Sat) and June 8 (Sun)) with which to explore other Kyoto landmarks or visit nearby cities such as Osaka or Nara.

Please see below for a partial list of lectures and field trip destinations. This page will be updated as necessary.

*Program content is subject to change.

Dairik Amae began practicing Japanese Tea Ceremony at the age of 19, studying under the Urasenke school of tea. He has a background in Japanese architecture as well as design, and has lived in multiple countries over the years including Korea, Russia, the U.S., Syria, and Ukraine. He is currently based in Kyoto.

Craft Culture Coordinator / PERSPECTIVE

Based in Keihoku, a mountainous region that historically supplied timber for the founding of Heian-kyo, Sachiko develops educational and residency programs through PERSPECTIVE, exploring the interwoven relationships between nature, culture, and craftsmanship from a watershed perspective. Drawing inspiration from the sustainable interactions between humans and nature that craft traditions have cultivated over time, she manages multiple initiatives in Kyoto’s mountainous Keihoku region, including The Forest of Craft, a program that explores human-nature relationships through forest stewardship; Fuu, a residency space designed for deep engagement with the local community; and Fab Village Keihoku, a hub for craftsmanship utilizing local materials.

HOSOO was founded in 1688 in Nishijin in Kyoto as a weaver purveying to prominent temples. Nishijin textile, Kyoto’s pre-dyed yarn textile, has been nurtured since 1200 years ago with the support of imperial nobles, the samurai class, and wealthy merchants. Today, Hosoo combines traditional Nishijin textile techniques for obi and kimono that it has inherited with innovative techniques and a timeless design sensibility to create one-of-a-kind textiles and offer them to the luxury markets in Japan and abroad.

Ippodo's origins date back three centuries to the year 1717, when Rihei Watanabe established a shop called Omiya to sell tea and ceramics. In 1846, the shop was renamed Ippodo, which literally means “preserve one.” The name came from Prince Yamashina, who enjoyed Ippodo tea and wanted the shop to preserve one tradition: providing high quality tea. Ippodo continues to adapt as times change, but has remained devoted to high quality Japanese tea ever since.

The Kyoto International Manga Museum was founded as a joint project of Kyoto City and Kyoto Seika University to collect, preserve, and exhibit manga materials, and conduct research into manga culture, for the purpose of holding exhibitions and events based on the research of these manga materials which are attracting attention from around the world. Manga materials preserved in the museum's collection consist of approximately 300,000 items; from caricature woodblock prints of the Edo period (18th century), to magazines of the latter half of the 19th century and the pre-war time; as well as books ranging from post-war rental books to modern popular series and publications from abroad. The museum is housed in the Showa era building of the former Tatsuike Elementary School, preserving its historical appearance, and thus representing the role that the school has played as a longtime symbol of the region.

Founded in 1957, Seiwasou is a Japanese restaurant located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Fushimi in Kyoto is a popular tourist spot famous for Fushimi Inari Shrine and the 10,000 torii gates. As you pass through the gate and walk down the cobble-stone path onto the estate, you will feel a natural excitement and anticipation build as you enter the sukiya-zukuri architecture. Relax and take in the beautiful views of the elegant traditional Japanese garden from a private room where you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine, including seasonal Kyoto vegetables, a variety of fresh seafood and luxurious delicacies. We welcome those visiting Kyoto to Seiwasou, where they can feel at ease, savor each moment and leave with an unforgettable memory.

Shoyeido strives to convey the fascination and tradition of Japanese incense culture that has endured for more than 1,400 years. We hold nature in highest esteem, and with its blessings, endeavor to create high quality incense. Through our incense products, we propose "a good life with fragrance" to our customers, and aspire to please those whose paths cross with ours.