Criando Seus Próprios Hashis em Shinjuku

Fantastisk opplevelse med å lage dine egne spisepinner. Vår instruktør Yin forklarte grundig og oppmerksomt, noe som gjorde alt veldig enkelt å følge. De sjekket kontinuerlig inn på oss gjennom hele prosessen, beroliget og assisterte når det var nødvendig. Veldig vakkert arbeidsområde, høflig personale og et morsomt, fysisk uavhengig håndverk.

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 didn't feel pressured about upgrading the wood or engraving but ended with x3 upgraded woods and x3 engraving adding a personal touch. Thank you Rie,

It was a very nice experience and a great souvenir to take home. We received very good instructions and help when something didn't work so well. 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!

Our package offers a choice between only two types of wood, and all other wood types incur additional costs (from 2,000 to 10,000 yen) and were said to pose more difficulty in crafting the chopsticks due to wood hardness. The location is pinned on Google Maps and is within walking distance from Shinjuku Station, and the class isn't strictly one-on-one. Most instructors were European, so there isn't much of a language barrier. They are all approachable for any questions or assistance, in case there's an issue with the blade or you're having difficulty with your wood type (or perhaps you're unknowingly going against the grain). Making the chopsticks requires effort and care, but even children can participate with you because of the wood docks/molds you can use to secure the chopstick while shaving/carving it. Such a unique experience and definitely worth the price!

Mio was our expert today and she was so amazing and patient with us. Thanks to Mio we were able to help us make the most amazing chopsticks ever. We will be eating with our sticks for a long time to come!!!!

We had a wonderful time! We arrived a little early and Yin immediately greeted us and welcomed us into the shop. He explained the different wood options and walked us through the process of making our chopsticks. He was nearby the entire time and made sure he answered all of our questions. We love our end results and would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in making their own chopsticks.

One of the best experiences I’ve had in Tokyo. Yin walked me through every step patiently and made the whole process feel really approachable even for a complete beginner. I got so into it I cut myself on the wood shaver but honestly totally worth it. Ended up with a beautiful pair of hinoki chopsticks engraved with my name, Tokyo, and the date. The wood shavings alone were satisfying to watch. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Shinjuku.

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.

We had some difficulty finding the place because the Google Maps link didn't work. We eventually arrived an hour later, but they were understanding, and we were still able to attend the workshop. We could choose from several types of wood (some for an extra charge), and we were kindly welcomed by Lucy; she truly made our day. We had our chopsticks engraved and had a wonderful experience. If you're in Tokyo and want to take home something fun, creative, and a truly handmade souvenir, then definitely take this workshop.

It 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 it felt very one-on-one, with the instructors coming by and checking on you every so often. We ended up engraving ours, which was extra, but worth it! Yin and Masa were wonderful teachers! The 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 Australia or New Zealand, you won't be able to take home your chopstick shavings :(