Top Sapporo Craft Classes

Engage with the rich traditions of Japanese culture in Sapporo by crafting your own mini tatami mat. This one-hour workshop begins with an enlightening introduction to tatami's history and the unique igusa rush grass used in its creation. Choose from a variety of colors and patterns for your mat and, under the guidance of our skilled staff, learn to assemble and shape your piece using traditional tools. No prior crafting experience is necessary, making this a perfect activity for everyone. Take home your handcrafted mini tatami as a unique souvenir that embodies the essence of Japan's heritage.

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

Craft your very own wooden coaster using the traditional Kumiko technique, a unique Japanese woodworking art form. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor, discover the rich history and intricate geometric patterns that define Kumiko. This 1.5-hour workshop not only allows you to assemble your coaster from a specially prepared kit but also offers a serene moment to relax with Japanese tea and sweets. After creating your piece, browse a selection of authentic Kumiko crafts and traditional Japanese items, gaining insight into the craftsmanship behind each work.

Create Your Own Wedding Ring with a Professional Craftsman Work side-by-side with a dedicated artisan and experience the same craftsmanship process as a professional, from cutting and shaping to welding, hammering, and polishing. A Personalized One-on-One Jewelry Making Experience Each couple is supported by their own dedicated craftsman, ensuring a private and memorable experience tailored just for you. Turn Precious Metals into Your Own Special Jewelry Create your original wedding rings, engagement rings, or matching jewelry using high-quality materials such as platinum and gold. An Immersive Workshop with Magical Projection Mapping Enjoy a unique atmosphere where interactive projection mapping changes with the sound of your hammer, creating an unforgettable crafting experience. Beginner-Friendly Hands-On Crafting Experience No experience is needed—skilled artisans provide step-by-step guidance so anyone can create a beautiful piece of jewelry.

You can forge your own silver ring using traditional metalworking techniques with one-on-one guidance from an experienced artisan. You can customize every detail, including the width, finish, and engraving, to create a one-of-a-kind ring. You can complete your ring in about 90–120 minutes and take it home the same day.

- Craft your own unique masterpiece using authentic Ezo deer antlers. Feel the raw texture and natural beauty of Hokkaido’s wildlife as you transform a piece of the forest into a personal treasure. - Join a sustainable initiative that honors the cycle of life. By participating in this craft, you support efforts to coexist with wild deer, ensuring that every part of these majestic animals is treated with respect and not wasted. - Begin your creative journey by selecting your own materials. From the very start, you choose the specific part of the antler that inspires you, deciding on the shape and texture that will become the foundation of your work. - Unleash your imagination with no fixed templates or patterns. You are free to follow your own inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind memento that captures your personal connection to the nature and spirit of Hokkaido.

It will be a private experience. ① Experience at a "real soba restaurant" that is not for tourism This experience is not held in a dedicated experience facility, but in a real hand-made soba restaurant that is actually open. The soba chefs who make and serve soba noodles on a daily basis give direct instruction, so you can learn about Japanese soba culture "in the real world."It is not simplified for sightseeing, but a major feature of soba is that you can experience the same process and way of thinking as Japanese people usually eat soba. ② Experience the "complete soba making process" from start to finish While many cooking experiences experience only a part of the process, in this plan, Mix buckwheat flour → Put dough together → Stretch → Cut You will experience the whole sequence of:It is a composition that allows you to experience the delicacy of soba making and why craftsmanship is required. ③ The luxury of tasting freshly beaten and boiled The experience is unique in that you can taste your own soba noodles at the most delicious time. Freshly made and boiled, soba has a completely different aroma and texture than the soba eaten in restaurants.In order to bring out the original flavor of soba, we offer a variety of Japanese-style dishes such as warm soba sauce and tenkasu. ④ Hokkaido's seasonal tempura and sake close to soba The tempura served with soba noodles is mainly made from seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. It is simple cooking that utilizes the taste of the ingredients, and emphasizes compatibility with soba. Sake is three types of local sake from Hokkaido carefully selected by the dominant sake master. By comparing two types of cold sake and one type of warmed sake, you can experience the change in aroma and taste depending on the temperature. By pairing it with soba noodles and tempura, you can realize that sake is “sake to enjoy with meals.” ⑤ Premium Experience with Small Groups Because it is a private experience for a small number of people, you can enjoy learning because you are close to the craftsmen. You can enjoy the experience and the meal in a calm space. It's not mass acceptance, so we focus on politeness and quality experiences. ⑧ "Memorable Experiences" of Travel in Japan This experience is more than just cooking classes and meals. It is the very time to experience authentic soba and sake culture that can only be done in Japan. "Not only photos and videos, but also ""memories made and tasted with my own hands"" will be a special memory of my trip to Japan."

It is a completely private soba-noodle-making experience at a real handmade soba restaurant. ① Experience at a real handmade soba restaurant instead of a tourist cooking class The venue is a soba restaurant that has been open in Sapporo for more than 10 years and where local customers actually come to eat. ② Direct support from current soba artisans The soba-making craftsmen who serve the customers each morning provide meticulous support using the actual tools used in the shop. ③ Experience the whole process of making buckwheat noodles Using buckwheat flour and wheat from Hokkaido, you will experience the process from mixing flour and water to kneading, stretching and cutting. ④ Tasting freshly made soba noodles on the spot After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles with cold and warm sauce and condiments. ⑤ Completely private experience for one group only It's fun for family and friends alone because it doesn't involve other groups.Beginners and children are welcome. Walking distance from Shiroi Koibito Park. It is also recommended for those who want to experience authentic Japanese food culture in Sapporo in combination with sightseeing at Shiroi Koibito Park.