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Why You’ll Love This Chopstick Making Experience
Discover Japanese culture in a hands-on way by crafting your own pair of chopsticks in Nara.
Instead of buying a souvenir, you will carve, shape, and polish natural wood to create chopsticks made by your own hands.
You can choose the length and thickness to perfectly fit your hands, making them both practical and personal.
With friendly step-by-step guidance, even beginners can enjoy the experience comfortably.
Your finished chopsticks can be taken home the same day and used daily, bringing back memories of your trip with every meal.
This is more than a workshop—it is a meaningful cultural experience that turns a simple utensil into a lasting travel memory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exit Kintetsu Nara Station from Exit 4 and walk straight south along Konishi Sakura-dori Shopping Street for about 3 minutes. The workshop venue is on the 5th floor of the building with Sundrug (Iseya Building). If you have any trouble finding the location, please feel free to contact us.
What to expect
1. Choose Your Length
Participants begin by selecting the length of their chopsticks.
The standard size is 23 cm, but shorter options such as 21 cm or 19 cm are also available.
2. Shape the Chopsticks
Using special tools, participants carve the wooden sticks from a square shape into their preferred style.
They can adjust the thickness and create either round or square chopsticks.
Staff members provide careful guidance, making the process safe and beginner-friendly.
3. Sand and Smooth
Participants use sandpaper to smooth the surface.
By checking the texture by hand, they can refine the grip and comfort to their liking.
4. Personalize and Finish
Optional personalization is available, such as writing a name or initials.
Each pair becomes a unique, one-of-a-kind keepsake.
5. Take It Home
The finished chopsticks can be taken home the same day.
They can be used daily, bringing back memories of the trip with every meal.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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