Tokyo Hands On Kintsugi Repair Experience

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Experience Kintsugi in a cozy private room just three minutes from Ginza Station. In this 90-minute hands-on workshop, you’ll repair a ceramic piece using traditional lacquer under expert guidance. All tools and materials are provided—take home your beautifully restored treasure and embrace life’s imperfections.

• Convenient Location: Just a short stroll from the Ginza Station, making it perfect for combining with shopping or sightseeing.
• Cozy, Private Atmosphere: Enjoy an intimate setting that allows for focused learning and personal attention.
• Cultural Insight: Gain an appreciation for Japanese craftsmanship and the philosophy of celebrating flaws and personal history.
• Hands-On Experience: Explore traditional techniques through practical activities, fostering a deeper connection to the art.

What's Included

All required tools and materials (including ceramic items and lacquer)
Transportation to and from the workshop location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Daiwa Ginza Building

Meeting point is: AOU Ginza no Mori (Daiwa Ginza Building, 1st Floor) AOU Ginza no Mori is right across the street from Café PRONTO.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Learn the philosophy of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection) in this hands-on class. In just 90 minutes, you will restore a fractured ceramic piece using Modern Kintsugi techniques, transforming it into a unique work of art.

Why Choose This Class?

• Intimate Setting: We host our classes in a private room within a café to ensure a relaxing atmosphere.

• All-Inclusive: We provide the ceramic plate for you to fix—you simply show up and create.

• Modern Techniques: We use accessible Modern Kintsugi methods, allowing you to complete your restoration and take your creation home the same day.

Location: Conveniently located in the Ginza/Shimbashi area .

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Traditionally, authentic Kintsugi requires a process that takes about a month to complete. However, in this workshop, we use synthetic lacquer instead of natural lacquer, and metallic powder as a substitute for gold, allowing participants to complete and take home their restored piece within 90 minutes. We recommend using the restored piece for decorative purposes only. Please also note that the repaired item is not microwave-safe, as there is a risk of ignition. Please note that the workshop venue may change depending on availability and the number of reservations. In the event of any changes, we will notify you by email with the new location details one day before the workshop. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
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Art Classes
Craft Classes
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Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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