SAPPORO Making Chopsticks with Deer Antler Rest

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

"Don't Just Buy a Souvenir—Shape Your Own Story in Sapporo."

Transform raw Hokkaido timber into bespoke chopsticks, and take home a piece of the northern wilderness with a rare Ezo Deer Antler rest.

Craft Your Legacy in Sapporo | Hokkaido Wood & Antler Workshop

Looking for a truly unique memory in Japan? Step into our quiet studio right next to Nijo Market, and become a craftsman for an hour.

Under the gentle guidance of a local artisan, you’ll use traditional Japanese hand-planes to carve, sand, and oil-finish your very own chopsticks from native Hokkaido timber. To complete your masterpiece, you’ll receive a complimentary chopstick rest crafted from authentic Ezo Deer Antler—a rare luxury found only in the northern wild.

What's Included

Hokkaido Timber: All raw materials for hand-carving your bespoke chopsticks.
Finishing Materials: Premium plant-based oil for wood finishing and polishing.
Tool & Equipment Rental: Full use of traditional Japanese hand tools .
Special Keepsake: A genuine Ezo Deer Antler chopstick rest to pair with your completed chopsticks.
Transportation to/from the studio

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1. Look for the "Nijo Market Oiso" (二条市場 大磯) seafood restaurant on the 1st floor. 2. On the same building’s exterior wall, you will see a sign that reads "Nijo GC Building" (二条GCビル). 3. Enter through the main entrance located in the center of the building. 4. Take the elevator up to the 7th floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Craft your own bespoke pair of Japanese chopsticks using native Hokkaido timber. Guided by a local artisan in central Sapporo, you will hand-plane, sand, and oil-finish your unique wooden souvenir. Complete your experience with a natural Ezo Deer Antler chopstick rest to take home in a gift packaging.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Takeru

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Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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