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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviewsChopstick Making Workshop with Artisan
Enjoy exclusive access to a traditional chopsticks workshop with local artisans, guided by an English-speaking instructor, and craft your own unique souvenir.
5 out of 5 average rating, 560 reviewsTraditional Kintsugi in the city of Gold
An authentic repair technique with natural material Urushi(poison ivy)and Gold. Take a brief journey of Kintsugi, hands-on practice on some potteries, and try gold application on a little souvenir.
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsTokyo: Coin Ring Making in the Heart of Asakusa
Turn a piece of history into a one-of-a-kind souvenir in the heart of Asakusa. In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform an authentic vintage coin into a beautiful ring using professional tools.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviewsShape a custom ring in Asakusa
Transform a coin into a custom ring with an expert artisan in Asakusa. Select, measure, and shape your piece, then polish it to perfection. **Sizes: JP 1–23 / US 1–11. Availability varies by coin**
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviewsAsakusa: Traditional Chopstick-Making Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll choose your wood, carve and shape your own pair of chopsticks using traditional tools, sand and polish them to a smooth finish, and optionally personalize them with engraving.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviewsTokyo Shinjuku Chopstick Making Workshop
Craft your own chopsticks in Shinjuku using traditional Japanese techniques. Choose from 10+woods, add custom Kanji engraving, and take home your unique souvenir the same day. Groups up to 60 welcome!
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsVintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto
Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making
Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsTokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop
Discover Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art rooted in the samurai era. Repair pottery with gold in this 1.5-hour class and take your unique creation home the same day.
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience
A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.
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New place to stayCreate a Mizuhiki Maple Leaf with an Orizuru Charm
Create a maple leaf, a symbol of Hiroshima, using traditional Japanese Mizuhiki cords. Add a tiny orizuru crane charm and take home a unique keepsake of your time in Hiroshima.
New place to stayAsakusa portrait shoot with a pro photographer
Meet Kyo in Asakusa for a session where you're the subject. He guides you from the Sumida River to Senso-ji's temple grounds, positioning you and explaining each choice as he shoots.
New place to stayExplore Hokusai's ukiyo-e and paint in Kagurazaka
Trace Hokusai’s influence on Van Gogh and Monet with a cultural guide, then paint your own Great Wave and stamp it with an artist’s seal using gansai pigments.
New place to stayMake Your Own Kawaii Japanese Ear Seed Jewelry
Combine nail art pieces, natural stones, and more to create your own original ear acupressure jewelry (20 pieces x 2 sheets), choosing from a variety of designs ranging from cute to sophisticated and glamorous.You can take home the pieces you make.We'll also put 10 beads on your ears for practice, so you can go home looking cute after the class!Be sure to experience Japan's unique wellness culture.It should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.
New place to stayPaint Your Own Kokeshi with a Local Guide, Shibuya
Paint your own kokeshi doll in the heart of Shibuya, discover the quiet beauty of this Japanese craft, receive your name handwritten in kanji as a gift, and sign your doll to make it one-of-a-kind.
New place to stayTraditional Washi Paper Lantern Workshop in Kyoto
Discover traditional Japanese Washi paper, pick your favorite pattern, and create your very own custom lantern. It folds flat, making it easy to pack and take home!
New place to stayShoot Tokyo on Film with a Filmmaker
Step into a movie scene in the heart of Tokyo. Led by an independent filmmaker, this premium photo walk transforms the vibrant streets of Harajuku and Omotesando into your personal cinematic set.
New place to stayTake a life-size blueprint "Body Print"!
BODY PRINT is a cyanotype (blueprint) art experience that uses sunlight to capture a person's figure without a camera. Lie down on a large light-sensitive sheet and freely arrange the things you care about, such as plants and familiar objects, around you.Once you've found your pose, step into the sunlight.For about 10 minutes, light and shadow slowly imprint on the fabric, revealing a vibrant blue "life-size image of your current self."
New place to stayMade in Tokyo: Leather shoe and bag workshop/order, using obi and Sashiko fabric
You can create an original pair of shoes or bag in one day by combining various Japanese antique kimono obis, sashiko fabric, and leather from the Atelier. In addition to a workshop experience where you make it yourself, we also accept orders for tailoring. Would you like to create an original leather and obi belt item that can only be experienced here in Tokyo? Please contact us if you would like to make a reservation for 2 or more people.
New place to stayMade in Tokyo: Lan Bag Workshop/Order, kind to people and the planet
By sewing with the paracord of your choice, you can create a shoulder bag with an iconic braided side. The strap is adjustable in length and has an inner pocket. The material is synthetic leather, which is also used for school backpacks, and is resistant to cracking and stains. You can design your own original bag by freely combining the main body color, size, and woven rope or fastener on the side.
