So fun!! Easy and fun day activity and you get a cool souvenir. The guides are very attentive and helpful.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- A selection of plates (crafted designs are extra)
- Use of Tools
- English speaking staff
Excludes
- tips
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The workshop is located on the 4th floor of the same building as a curry restaurant called SPICE HOLIC.
Return
- The workshop is located on the 4th floor of the same building as a curry restaurant called SPICE HOLIC.
Itinerary
Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will learn the basic techniques of kintsugi while creating your own unique piece. All steps are carefully guided, making it easy to join even without prior experience. A standard pottery piece is included, and guests can also upgrade to a wide selection of unique plates and bowls for an additional fee. The variety allows you to choose a piece that matches your personal style, making your final creation even more special. During the workshop, your guide will also introduce the philosophy behind kintsugi, including the idea of finding beauty in imperfection, making the experience both creative and meaningful. At the end of the session, you will take home your repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan. This experience is perfect for travelers looking for a cultural, artistic, and memorable activity in Kyoto.
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Reviews
It is very organized and the instructors are friendly and super helpful. It was an amazing craft to learn and I am going home with my favorite souvenir!
We had a great time here. I liked learning about history of kintsugi. We love it. The teacher was very friendly.
The activity was enjoyable. The instructions were easy to follow and the staff were friendly and on hand to help. There were perhaps too many people in the room doing different activities so quite noisy and busy. But on the whole I was pleased with the end result.
Very good experience with the workshop and Luna as instructors
So fun! I want to make this again!
Super fun kintsugi class with Luna! It was a great family activity for a rainy day.
Super fun! Luna was a great teacher and made everyone feel very comfortable. She was great with our young nephews (age 8 and 10). Great activity for a rainy (or sunny) day.
Anyone who wants to do a traditional craft and have fun doing it! It was great to have a souvenir that we actually made. It has more meaning .
Excellent workshop. Very enjoyable. Sunday was very knowledgeable and helpful.
A very unique experience! The guides are very knowledgable and explain the process very well. They explain the art of kintsugi and its roots, while allowing you to make a kintsugi piece of your own. The option is there to upgrade to more intricate plates and bowls, but the ones that come with your ticket (which is extremely affordable) are super cute too! The same place offers a chopstick making class too, so cool! I do recommend!
Wonderful experience. Luna was very helpful. Will recommend.
Kintsugi was such a fun and symbolic process- to choose, break, and repair with gold, a piece of pottery. Luna was so helpful, guiding me through the whole process. Highly recommend this place for a unique experience and a great takeaway souvenir!
It was great experience and learn Japanese culture . Luna is very nice .
Great experience . Well explained
Great class, made a beautiful plate. Highly recommend. Thanks Ethan!!! Would highly recommend to everyone
Amazing experience, the instructors’s guidance was very thorough and helpful. We got to use the special urushi glue as we were walked through the traditional art of kintsugi.
Very educational, guided experience. Art was very helpful and gave us a brief rundown of kintsugi and the idea of wabisabi before beginning the class. I'm not an especially creative person but it was quite fun. Definitely worth the price, and maybe even an upgrade.
Great experience and really nice teacher with perfect english skills. Easy recommendation
Very satisfying and interesting process! The attendants are all kind and helpful. Now we have beautiful pieces we made ourselves to remind us of our Kyoto adventure!
Takes about half an hour not 1 1/2 hours... Staff are helpful. Very easy to do with a lovely momento...
Amazing experience. Staff were very helpful and informative. Loved doing this workshop.
It was really cool experience. Luna was really helpful and kind!
Luna’s English is excellent and she was very encouraging. Everyone in our party came away with a work of art.
It was amazing! The workshop was well explained, and everyone was so nice. I am very happy with my little souvenir!
Luna was an amazing instructor for our kintsugi class- beauty in the broken. Loved ever minute🎉Highly recommend.
Unique and fun experience, our instructors were knowledgeable and we got to keep our Kintsugi plate as a fun souvenir! We came with 3 teen / pre-teen boys, and they enjoyed as well. Especially great as an indoor activity while it was raining outside. Thank you to our instructors Luna and Yuri!
Our family really enjoyed the experience of making kintsugi plates. The staff was so friendly and helpful with every step. I also liked that they had a variety of designs to choose from. Such a memorable souvenir of Japan!
An incredible experience in a spacious workroom! Hands on and attentive leader in repairing our broken pottery. I had a great time and was able to create an awesome souvenir to remember my time in Kyoto
Amazing experience with Yuki! Super friendly and helpful. Totally would come back to do another class.
Great place and must visit . Learned something new .our teacher Ayuki is very good n very patience to teach us . Thank you .
Fantastic experience at the Kintsugi class today. Lou and Yuki were great and taught us so much. Highly recommend this class during your visit to Tokyo
My family and I had a great time with the kintsugi workshop. The workshop was clean amd well lit and had a lively atmosphere. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and Ryu did a great job of explaining everything to us and walking is through the steps. We were surprised at how well our projects turned out - they will make great mementos of our trip. I would definitely recommend this activity as a fun family activity at a good value.
Great tour. The staff spoke very good English, and the process of making the gold repaired plate was fun. Highly recommend in Gion area. Mert was a great guide and very patient.
We had a great time during our session. Maya and Luna our instructors were very sweet and super helpful. We learned history chatted about Kyoto and got great recommendations for traveling the area. Cute and inexpensive souvenir and great memories.
Had an amazing experience and Luua was very kind and helpful.
Luna was awesome! It was really fun.
Fun experience, guide Haru was very friendly
They were very helpful and friendly. Stress free wonderful experience
Very enjoyable and nice keepsake
Very good experience, esa y yo follow the guide’s steps. Very fun and the end product is very nice! Luna was very helpful!
Great experience! the guide explains everything very well and is always there to help you. it was a very fun experience, would definitely recommend!
Made a little plate and it came out beautiful! Such a fun activity and so excited to use it at home!
Was super fun and easy Staff were excellent
What a treat! Luna was a fantastic guide for this experience - we made a dish each in the traditional method. The studio is very relaxing and a nice atmosphere - would highly recommend for a lovely souvenir to take home :)
Wonderful experience. Difficult to do which made it all the more rewarding. Great staff who explain the process.
Very fun and unique, very worth the price
Great, fun little workshop for everyone
Incredible workshop!! Super fun and helpful staff who show you every step of the way. A cute little workshop thats an escape from the heat and you get to take something you've made home with you!
Great experience, very friendly and had some great advice for the rest of our trip!
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