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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular traditional craft workshops in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Make your own chopsticks in Shinjuku: shape raw wood with a kanna hand plane, pick from Japanese woods, and take home a souvenir.
Most Popular“Fun family activity for the entire family. We were on a multigenerational trip from 10-84 all had a wonderful time!”
Make real chopsticks in Ginza. Pick from 24 woods, plane and sand for an hour, finish with oil, and optionally engrave a name.
“The best fun! The staff were so helpful. Can HIGHLY recommend!”
Learn Kintsugi in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Repair a provided plate with gold-lacquer technique in a small group, take it home.
“What a nice way to spend the morning in Tokyo creating something unique and a memorable souvenir to take home. Our instructor was very helpful and we loved learning about kintsugi!”
Carve, smooth, and finish your own wooden chopsticks in Tokyo with a local artisan, then take them home the same day.
“This was such a hit with our 10 and 12 year olds… and us as parents. The perfect amount of time, such fun. Our guide Kaana was sensational. An easy yes for us to recommend.”
Make your own chopsticks in a calm Shinjuku workshop. Carve, smooth, choose wood, and take home a handmade pair in 1 hour.
“We had a wonderful time learning the art of chopstick making, and it was truly a highlight of our trip. Shu was an incredibly patient and excellent guide, carefully walking us through each step of the process with clear instructions and encouragement. He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure everyone…”
Make your own pair of Tokyo chopsticks in Shinjuku: choose wood, carve with a hand plane, sand and oil, then engrave your name.
“Excellent value. Instructor was clear and eager to teach. Nice to sit down and do some easy busywork after a long day of walking!”
Learn authentic kintsugi with Master Taku in Tokyo, repair a plate using pure gold and real urushi lacquer, then take it home.
“Incredible opportunity to dive deep into this delightful art form and Japanese life philosophy with a master in the craft. So grateful to Taku Nakano for his patience and sharing his expertise in kintsugi which allowed me to learn and create at n aRead more”
Carve, sand, and finish your own wooden chopsticks in a small Tokyo workshop, with English guidance and a take-home souvenir.
“Our instructors were very helpful and showed us how to make the chopsticks, they kept us right whilst we worked and helped fix any mistakes. we chatted a lot about and japan and Scotland. would definitely recommend”
A calm Shibuya kintsugi workshop with matcha, small-group guidance, and a take-home repaired dish from Mon Cadeau.
“This was a lovely way to learn kintsugi! Michiko-san and Yuki-san are very kind and help you with every step. Being a very small group size also helps. You feel welcomed into a home to have fun learning such an important art. We had a littRead more”
90-minute Kintsugi workshop in Tokyo: English instruction, materials provided, repair with lacquer and gold, and take home a unique piece.
“We had a fantastic time. You get to practice through the steps of kintsugi, replacing broken pieces and adhering them, using putty to fill gaps, and finally painting. As we worked through the steps our instructor told us about the history of kintsugi as well. Our instructor and interpreter were knowledgeable and kind and made…”
Learn kintsugi in Ginza with a small-group 90-minute workshop near Ginza Station. Take home your repaired ceramic with guidance.
“This was such a fun class! The time and care our guide put in was clear. He was super knowledgeable and made great conversation. The pieces were packaged up so we could safely take them back home. Thanks!”
Learn Tokyo kintsugi golden joinery in a small-group workshop, repair broken ceramic with gold, then take your piece home.
“The guide was amazing. But it was very expensive and disappointing the tiny bit we got to fix. Friends who did a different class, joined the whole bowl which is the experience we thought we would get.”
Learn Kintsugi in Tokyo with an English guide, using Arita ware. Make a gold-repaired keepsake at a 100-year shop.
“Excellent workshop and lovely instructor! The shop is beautiful also. Location was easy to get to. I would highly recommend this activity for a unique souvenir to return home with.”
Make elegant handmade chopsticks in Tokyo, then optionally visit a lacquer workshop. Small group, English guide, take home your own pair.
“Wonderful experience! Great way to learn about the chopstick making process - you get lots of guidance but also open to your creativity. Highly recommend!”
Modern kintsugi in Shibuya: small-group workshop with matcha, step-by-step coaching, and a take-home restored crockery souvenir.
“We joined a beautifully curated two-hour modern kintsugi workshop at mon cadeau and created our own small keepsake while learning the philosophy behind this traditional art. The process was explained clearly and patiently, making it easy to follow and deeply meaningful. Michiko and Yuki were exceptional hosts — warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate. They created…”
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