Kyoto: Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option

The experience was fun for the whole family. It wasn't too difficult to shave the wood, even for my 8 yr old. We chose Sugi, Walnut, Sakura, and Purple Heart. Victor K. was very helpful, professional, and patient. He provided clear instructions and helpful hints to make the beautiful chopsticks. You can tell he truly enjoys the craft of making chopsticks. The personalized engraving was a fun extra we all loved.

We had a wonderful experience here. Georgia was our instructor and she was very patient and friendly. We made our own chopsticks, had them engraved and look forward to using them. I highly recommend trying this place out as it’s near some good tourist spots and not expensive too. I’ll be back again for sure. กิจกรรม:

No Sticks, no food! ⸻ An absolutely wonderful chopstick-making workshop in Kyoto! From the moment we arrived, everything was calm, welcoming, and beautifully well-explained. Ryu Kai Soku are outstanding instructors: patient, attentive, and genuinely passionate about their craft. Their guidance is clear and precise, yet always delivered with warmth and good humor. They manage the rare balance of sharing deep traditional know-how while making the experience accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Working with the wood, learning the gestures, and understanding the philosophy behind such a simple yet meaningful object was a real privilege. You don’t just leave with chopsticks — you leave with a story, a skill, and a deep respect for Japanese craftsmanship. Thank you for this memorable experience. Wishing Ryu Kai Soku all the very best for the future — may your workshop continue to inspire many hands and many hearts. Elaine and Arnaud

We have just finished making our very own chopsticks! we had such an amazing time. Tim let us pick our own type of wood and explained how to shave them down correctly to our preference. Nikko then checked them over (complimented our amazing work) and then personalised our chopsticks for us! it was so fun to watch our names lasered onto them. We deffo recommend this experience and we can’t wait to use them in the rest our trip

We had a great time making an awesome souvenir to remember our trip to Kyoto. Keshavi was our instructor and she was great - friendly, patient, and helpful. The shop is quaint and charming and the finished chopsticks look so good. My 17 and 21 year old kids had a blast and so did Dad. A great value and highly recommended!

this is a must try for everyone its so nice especially August who taught us ☺️I really had a great time and it’s a great experience to try something cultural and indoors!!! 🥢🥢

Great experience!! I want my own block to make more chopsticks!! Staff were all friendly & helpful. Patient with each of us. Highly recommend this activity while in Kyoto!!

I really enjoy the time here! Angelia was really nice :) <3 My husband & i had the best time

We really enjoyed our chopstick making experience- the staff were pleasant and extremely helpful.

This was hands down the best experience I have had to date here in Japan ❤️ The ladies in this experience were soo kind and lovely. I loved every moment of it. Thank you I dont think expresses my gratitude. Highly highly recommend these ladies to anyone wanting to do a dress up and tea ceremony. Again Thankyou ❤️