Asakusa 90 Min Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with 23K Gold

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)

This unique experience is guided by a genuine Japanese Kintsugi artisan who practices the craft daily.
Your master meticulously teaches each step in English, passionately conveying the deep charm of their traditional work, despite any language barriers.
You will spend invaluable time with a local Japanese master, learning the history and philosophy of Kintsugi.
Finish a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel with your own hands and take home this cherished, functional souvenir.

What's Included

Instructor-led lesson: Step-by-step guidance by certified Kintsugi artisans.
Use of all tools and necessary materials including real 23K gold powder and natural Urushi lacquer.
Souvenir: The Kintsugi piece you finish in the final step (food-safe).
Pre-prepared ceramic vessels

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located on the ground floor along Asakusa-dori Street, just a short walk from Senso-ji Temple, Tawaramachi Station or Asakusa Station. Please look for our shop directly on the main street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this intensive 90-minute workshop, you will not only experience key hands-on procedures—the first step (collaborative restoration) and the very final step (gold finishing)—but also gain insight into the profound culture of embracing imperfection.

First Half: Collaborative Restoration
You will participate in one essential intermediate step of the full Kintsugi process—such as gluing, filling chips with sabi urushi, or applying black urushi lacquer.
The specific step will be selected by our artisans based on the condition of the vessels.
This is a collaborative restoration: Your work will be passed on to future guests, like a relay, as together we bring a broken piece back to life, step by step.
(Note: The vessel used in this step is a work-in-progress and cannot be taken home.)

Second Half: The Golden Finish
You will experience the glorious final stage of applying real Urushi and 23K gold.

Your Souvenir to Take Home: The finished Kintsugi piece you complete in the final stage is made with food-safe materials and is yours to keep as a beautiful souvenir.
(Note: The vessels used in the first and final steps are different.)

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kintsugi Workshop

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Sustainable Tours
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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