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Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Kyoto, Japan
High interest
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Use of Tools
    • A selection of plates (crafted designs are extra)
    • English speaking staff
    • tips

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Kintsugi experience 6/6/26
      Japan, 600-8076 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Senshōjichō, 日宝京都２号館

      Let's meet at 3rd floor called 縁(EN) Chopsticks & craft workshop

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 199 reviews
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    Great activity

    Luke_H, Aug 2026
    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.

    Highly recommended experience

    Stefanie_P, Aug 2026
    Excellent experience! Really enjoyed the Kintsugi class. Maya and Yuzu were very helpful and supported us to repair our broken pieces. Highly recommended.

    Absolutely fantastic...

    Victoria_R, Jul 2026
    Absolutely fantastic experience. Get to pick a small plate or can upgrade to larger plate or bowl. All employees spoke English and the instructions were extremely easy to follow. Took 90-110mins. Highly recommend.

    Haru was a good instructor.

    Dipali_P, Jul 2026
    Great! I would highly recommend it! Perfect thing to do in hot month of July , an indoor ancient art technique. It has a beautiful meaning to it.

    Very good experience in...

    Adam_A, Jul 2026
    Very good experience in breaking the bowl and sand it, put it back together with glue and lacquer and finally fill the crack with gold powder.

    Great workshop! Do drop by if you have time in beautiful Kyoto. This was our third day stop during our trip here for the

    Penelope_A, Jul 2026
    Had a fun workshop with Jeff. Hope to be able to use what we learnt at home! We enjoyed it ao much!:)

    Fun and great souvenir!

    Kelly_H, Jun 2026
    This is a great class! Even with zero experience, you will walk away with a handmade beautiful souvenir. The instructors made it easy and fun.

    Plate Break!

    Jessica_B, Jun 2026
    Great time breaking my plate and then fixing it! I loved the process and talking with the workers who are from all over the world.

    Def don’t miss this fun activity! Great for a rainy day!

    Jessica_G, Jun 2026
    We had so much fun learning about this ancient technique and hanging together bonding for a couple of hours!

    Excellent

    Carl_G, May 2026
    It was great! The hosts were very nice! Very friendly, with a very warm atmosphere. It's great to leave with a beautiful souvenir.
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