Crafting Your Own Chopsticks in Shinjuku

Incredible! The class was such a fun and memorable experience! The host Rie created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and was incredibly patient and attentive with our two children aged 6 & 9. Everyone was able to participate and enjoy themselves regardless of skill level. The guidance was clear, encouraging, and made learning feel easy and enjoyable. We left not only more confident with chopsticks but also with great memories. Definitely worth trying! We didnt feel pressured about upgrading the wood or engraving but ended with x3 upgraded woods and x3 engraving adding a personal touch. Thank you Rie,

Fantastice experience at making your own chopsticks. Our instructure Yin explained throughly and attentively, which made everything really simple to follow. They continuously checked in on us throughout the process reassuring and assisting when needed. Very beautiful workspace, polite staff, and fun physically independent craft.

It was a very nice experience and a great souvenir to take home. We received excellent instructions and help whenever something didn't quite work out. The instructors were very kind and also paid attention to safety, ensuring that no one got hurt with the planes. Thank you very much for a lasting memory!

I was looking for things to do in Tokyo and immediately booked this experience as soon as I saw the advertisement! If you make a reservation in advance, you can create your chopsticks at your desired time. Even though it was a weekday, there were many customers, so I highly recommend making a reservation before visiting. There were about 10 different types of wood to choose from, so I could pick the one I liked. The staff explained everything very kindly, from carving the wood to finishing it, which made the experience really enjoyable. A staff member named Momo explained things to me, and her English was excellent, so there were no communication issues even though I don't speak Japanese. She also mentioned she was studying Korean, which was a pleasant surprise! I was so grateful for her bright and cheerful demeanor throughout. If you're visiting Tokyo, I think this chopstick-making experience is a wonderful way to create a souvenir and make lasting memories!

A fantastic experience for our first day in Tokyo and great fun if you have a spare hour to fill. Our instructor Ryogo was fantastic, he showed us exactly how to use the tools and explained the best types of wood to use to get the best result. The cost of this experience is very cheap and whilst it doesn’t need to cost anymore, there is the option to upgrade to nicer more expensive wood types and personalise your chopsticks with laser engraving. We upgraded and were more than happy to as we really enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend to anyone.

Was an amazing experience if you want to take home a one of a kind souvenir. It was quite a large group of people, but was very one on one, having the instructors come by and check on you every so often. We ended up engraving ours which was extra, but worth it! Yin and Masa were wonderful teachers! Only downside was how fast the time went and by the time we finished, there were others waiting to make their chopsticks. If you are from Aus or NZ, you won't be able to take home your chopstick shavings :(

We had such a wonderful time at 禅 (ZEN) Chopsticks Making Workshop in Shinjuku and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo. Fu was an amazing guide, incredibly kind, patient and welcoming. He explained every step so clearly and took the time to make sure we all understood what we were doing, which made the whole experience relaxed, fun and really enjoyable. What made it even more special for us was seeing how engaged our autistic son was throughout the workshop. He absolutely loved the hands-on process, stayed interested from beginning to end, and was so proud of what he created. He enjoyed it so much that he even helped finish mine! 😂❤️ It can sometimes be difficult to find activities while travelling that genuinely capture his attention and allow him to participate comfortably at his own pace, but this was perfect. Fu's calm, patient approach made such a difference. We walked away with beautiful handmade chopsticks, some fantastic memories, and a very happy family.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful experience! Mimi was incredibly patient and explained every step clearly. Making my own chopsticks was surprisingly relaxing and felt like a mindfulness activity. I’m very happy with how beautiful they turned out. A unique and memorable part of my Japan trip. Highly recommended! 😊

Tom was wonderful. The whole experience took about an hour. The location is very well set up making it far easier than it sounds. We enjoyed it a lot. We did get the upgraded wood ;) and engraving on 1 set but there was a nice selection of wood blanks in the included price.

English speaking staff are so helpful. We arrived early but they still let us start early. There are some add ons (with a cost, if you choose) such as high quality wood choices and engraving. It's fun and obviously very hands on! Kogi helped us every step on the way. It took about 45 mins+. We now have a pair of hand-made 🥢and a great authentic memory.