A curated atelier experience led by specialists, where Japanese tradition meets aesthetic precision.
Concept
Understanding the enduring lineage of history brings the present into sharper focus.
The Philosophy of Details
Guided by masters of their craft in an industrial-modern atelier. Experience the “Truth of Color” under our 3500K museum-grade lighting.
Experience Menu
Table-Style Tea Ceremony
The Lineage of Formal Tea: History and Ritual.
Learn the history of tea tools and their origins, then master the movements of the most formal ceremony in a refined table setting.
Rare Japanese Whisky Tasting
The History and Analysis of Japanese Whisky.
Trace the history and distillery characteristics of Japanese whisky. Record your sensory observations in a tasting note after a guided sampling.
Japanese Pigment “Gansai” Painting
The Lineage of Pigments: From Mineral to Masterpiece.
Learn the distinct history and characteristics of mineral pigments (Iwa-enogu) and shell-based colors (Suihi). Master the use of “Gansai” through the traditional art of painting unglazed ceramic Maneki-neko.
Reservation Process
1. Inquiry
Please contact us via email at least 5 days prior to your preferred date.
10-9@nano.kyoto
2. Confirmation
We will coordinate with our Masters and the venue, then notify you of the session status based on minimum participant requirements.
3. Payment
If available, we will send a Stripe payment link (valid for 24 hours).
4. Completion
Your reservation will be officially confirmed upon the completion of the payment process.
Information
Price:
40,000 JPY (including tax) per person
Style:
Small-group, semi-private salon (Max 12 guests).
Capacity:
Min. 2 guests for Gansai & Whisky / 3 guests for Tea Ceremony.
Location:
Room nano
3F, Kiyamachi no Hari Building, 500 Kamikorikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
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The “Truth of Color” Revealed by Color Temperature
Color temperature (Kelvin/K) is a scale that indicates the hue of light. Just as sunlight changes from the deep orange of dawn to the crisp blue of high noon, light has its own “temperature.”
- 2000K (Candlelight) :Emotional, but creates strong red shadows.
- 5000K+ (Daylight) : Functional, but often too cold for relaxation
- 3500K (Warm White) : “The Museum Standard”
At Design Studio nano, we have specifically chosen 3500K. Used in premier institutions like the Kyoto National Museum (Heisei Chishinkan) and the Suntory Museum of Art, this light reveals the true vibrancy of pigments and the pristine clarity without distortion. Experience the “Truth of Color” in its most honest form.
