Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir. Ideal for individuals, families, school groups, educational tours, corporate team-building activities, and incentive groups. With step-by-step guidance from a friendly local host, you’ll shape the wood, smooth the surface, and finish your chopsticks at your own pace. You can take them home the very same day along with an experience that blends cultural discovery with creative making. Designed to be fun, relaxing, and memorable, it’s perfect for beginners and curious travelers alike. Along the way, you’ll learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan, gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind everyday items. At the end of the session, you’ll leave with your personalized chopsticks wrapped beautifully—ready to use or to give as a thoughtful gift. Whether you join with family, friends, or on your own, this unique Arashiyama experience offers both a one-of-a-kind souvenir and a story you’ll want to share.
This is probably the best thing we did in Osaka. We booked the kintsugi workshop and were so happy that we decided to also book the chopstick making workshop. We learned and experienced japanese culture and the best thing is you get to bring the products of those experiences back home. I highly recommend this for travellers. Thank you to Jin and Robert for making our experience very memorable!
Great experience, so much fun and really knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend for anyone visiting Kyoto! Our host Mayumi was really friendly, informative and made the experience!
I had a wonderful experience making my own chopsticks! The process was fun, interesting, and well organized. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and patient, explaining each step clearly. It was a unique opportunity to learn something new and create a special souvenir to take home. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan!
It was amazing experience ! Very fun
Experience was fantastic from start to finish. Went with my entire family and our guide was super helpful. His name was Sebas and if you can specifically ask for him I’d recommend it
The experience was amazing, Cath and Megumi were very courteous and helpful all throughout in guiding us.
Brilliant experience - Masa our teacher was hilarious and brilliant - we laughed so much! A must do!!!
Very kind and friendly staff, and very clear instructions! Had a lot of fun
Awesome experience and a fantastic souvenir to remember your trip! Amazing guidance and good people working here!
Itsuki was a fantastic teacher! So many choices of different wood to make your chopsticks out of and custom engraving!
Such a fun and unique experience! Our guide was very friendly and helped us through the process!
It was a beautiful and fun experience! The guides were friendly and explained each step clearly. They were helpful with all parts including, wood selection, the carving, finishing and engraving stages.
we had so much fun! the instructors were so friendly and helpful!
Excellent experience making custom chopsticks. the staff, especially Makito and Tade, were very helpful and kind in walking us through the process with no rush. they have premium wood options as well. overall one of my favorite memories here in Japan!
Good and sweet staff. Were taking care of you from the moment you stepped in
Tade was a very nice guide and helped alot while making the chopsticks. Even when I butchered it, he helped me to fix it as good as possible! Very nice host, would definitely do this workshop again!
The making of the chopsticks was a fun experience! One of the staffs, Megumi-san, guided us through the whole proces. She is very friendly and mindful! Also loved how she tried to make some small talks during the session. We were able to finish off our chopsticks nicely. Thank you again, Megumi sensei! :)
It was an amazing experience, we came in early and let us do the activity right away. They explained everything really nicely and it was really a personal experience they accompany throughout every step. AMAZING
Perfect!💓 I really enjoyed the experience and the staff was super helpful and kind
Great experience, great people, easy going and great chopsticks at the end. Recommend!
Yui was a very nice guide! She took her time to explain things and we felt very welcome!
Awesome activity, our instructors Tade and makoto have been wonderful helping us finish our sticks, thoroughly great experience and recommend to anyone .
Great class! The instructors were very kind and helpful.
Great easy experience. Our tutors were very friendly and proficient with English. A lot of fun!
So fun! really relaxed, and everyone was so helpful. when something went wrong with one of our group member's chopsticks, they replaced the broken wood right away! guides were very kind. thank you!
Wonderful time. Expert guidance from Wang who was wonderful!
Very good experience, nice and knowledgeable instructors
It was fun and quick processing. Staff was very friendly and chatry while we worked.
Really good you gave nice tips and were also very nice. The chopsticks turned out awsome i loves the green color.
Excellent experience with amazing crew
Very lovely and knowledgeable guide. Friendly and great English fluency.
Great experience making our customised chopsticks from a thin block of wood to beautiful utensil. Highly recommend
A fun experience, cute souvenir and very friendly staff!
It was definitely one of the most valuable experience of my trip. The studio was a bright space, the all staffs are friendly! The workshop took an hour, but it was worth much more than what I paid! I highly recommended:)
Excellent experience!!!! Mao was great 👏🏾
Once in a lifetime experience to make something personal and unique. Our sensei was the best too!
Great experience with very friendly and welcoming staff! Not too expensive all round, and the pricier alternatives are completely optional. The whole process too not too long, but long enough to be a very engaging and fun time, and the environment and atmosphere was consistently very nice. Would recommend.
Staff are lovely and super helpful the whole process! Very fun activity and souvenir
It was an absolutely amazing experience! The teachers were very kind and patient. The whole process is explained very nicely. All the staff spoke/understood english for the most part! Highly recommend this as a solo or a group experience when you're in Arashiyama and want a unique and meaningful souvenir to bring back home.
Amazing time. Super easy to follow.
The experience was amazing and Maria was so helpful guiding us on making each of the chopsticks. It was about an hour and was super fun and informative. Would absolutely come back next time we’re in Kyoto!
It was very educational experience and very fun!! The staff are very friendly and helpful especially when you get stuck.
Ayako was amazing! She helped guide us through the entire process and made our experience wonderful! I would highly recommend coming and getting your own chopsticks to take home! Thank you so much!
Ayako was so informative, kind, and helpful during the chopstick-making process. She explained a lot of the culture and made chopstick-making that much more fun! Thank you, Ayako!
Excellent experience so unique and very kind and attentive stuff. A beautiful experience and an amazing personalized souvenir to always remember
Lovely experience and explained really well. Good family activity and a unique souvenir to take away from Japan.
Really fun and very good to do with friends and families, very relaxed and cosy atmosphere all round amazing activity
Super chopstick making experience right near Tenryu-Ji temple. Excellent choice of wood, lovely patient and helpful guides. Very much enjoyed by the whole family. Thank you
Amazing little place, good English speaking teachers. We walked away with some great hand made chopsticks.
Very good expérience! Staff is amazing and very helpfull. Lot of options and customizations for chopsticks. Something you need to try if you want to discover japanese culture!! I recommend it!
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