Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku
- 1.5-Hour Intensive Class
- Step-by-Step Guidance for Beginners
- Take It Home the Same Day
- A One-of-a-Kind Practical Japanese Souvenir
What to expect
In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will learn Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing pottery. Using specialized tools and gold powder, you will fix broken ceramic pieces.
We use fast-drying materials perfect for travelers. Your piece dries instantly, so you can safely pack it and take it home the same day.
Why Kintsugi? The Japanese “Mottainai” Culture Japan has many earthquakes, which often break cherished pottery. However, Japanese culture values “Mottainai”—the belief that it is a waste to throw away usable things.
Instead of discarding broken ceramics, craftsmen invented Kintsugi. They glued the pieces together with natural tree sap and painted the cracks with gold. This method turns damage into a beautiful feature, allowing items to be used for years.
Reviews
all the worker were so helpful and very excited to share the experience with me. I am a solo traveler and they made sure I had an amazing experience with others as well! equipment:
We originally came here to take a chopstick-making class and had so much fun with the staff that as soon as we saw the Kintsugi class, we immediately signed up. We all enjoyed it and left with wonderful plates that we can't wait to display at home.
Great all over. Multilingual staff that was ready to help. My child got extra creative and they encouraged him to personalize his piece. It worked wonderfully. Really nice experience and certainly great value for money. 100% recommend.
I had such a wonderful time at this kintsugi workshop! The instructor was patient and explained each step clearly, so even as a complete beginner I felt comfortable throughout the experience. It was fascinating to learn the philosophy behind kintsugi and how broken pottery can be transformed into something even more beautiful! Arigato!
Amazing experience, super friendly stuff. Location is easy to get there
Our instructor did an amazing job at guiding through the workshop and they also kept us good company! My kintsugi turned out so good!! Would definitely recommend to my friends
Get your own unique souvenir! It’s the perfect activity for a rainy day.
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