Chopstick Making Experience in Tottori

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

The bamboo used for the experience is carefully selected by the craftsmen themselves from the local bamboo forests in Tottori. The bamboo is then dried for more than two years before being used for the experience.

Near the bamboo lantern workshop is the area of Sekigane, famous for "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya", which is a tale of a princess from the moon who is discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant. Have a special experience in a place associated with bamboo.

The craftsman of the bamboo lantern workshop is such a great teacher that he is entrusted with decorating events in Kyoto, Nagoya, and other cities. Become an artist under a great teacher!

What's Included

Tool usage fee
Chopstick rest

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The workshop studio is located next to the roadside station, "Enchoen".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A seasoned bamboo craftsman with 16 years of experience will offer advice to help you create beautiful chopsticks.

We will first explain how to use the tools, ensuring a safe experience.

There are staff members who speak English, so you can enjoy the experience even if you don't speak Japanese.

Step1:To ensure a safe experience, we will explain how to use the tools.
Step2:You will shave and narrow it down using a plane.
Step3:You will finish it to your desired thickness and roundness using four types of sandpaper.
Step4:You will finish it to your desired thickness and roundness using four types of sandpaper.
Step5:You will write your name or other details using a soldering iron.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 竹灯篭工房

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Art Classes
Craft Classes
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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