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Kintsugi Workshop, Naha, Okinawa – Art from Broken Pieces!

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Naha, Japan
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Paula_F ·
Jun 2026
A fun workshop that gives you the knowledge of how to choose and then make your own piece to take home. Instructions were clear and tutors helped throughout the process. History of kintsugi was explained along with modern day approaches. An enjoyable way to spend 1-2 hours.
· BrendaW_B ·
Apr 2026
Fun activity and experience. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to make your own memory to take home. No prior experience needed The 3 local ladies at the studio were so helpful even gave us a fantastic restaurant recommendation!

Overview

    What's Included

    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Guide

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 漆工房 小手毬 Urushi Studio Kodemari – Kintsugi Workshop
        2-chōme-16-6 Maejima, Naha, Okinawa 900-0016, Japan

        Please come to the meeting point at 2-16-6, Maejima, Naha, Okinawa. You will find a sign that says ‘Urushi Studio Kodemari.’

      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
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Most travelers can participate
      • no car park
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

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

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 41 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Fun workshop

      Paula_F, Jun 2026
      A fun workshop that gives you the knowledge of how to choose and then make your own piece to take home. Instructions were clear and tutors helped throughout the process. History of kintsugi was explained along with modern day approaches. An enjoyable way to spend 1-2 hours.

      Response from Host, Jul 2026

      ❤️

      A fun class to do!

      Deb_H, May 2026
      Fun and informative class. So nice to be able to take a special souvenir home. They walked you through every step.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      ❤️

      Very kind and super...

      Mitchell_Y, May 2026
      Very kind and super english friendly. Very calming and relaxing atmosphere too. If you are in the area as a small little activity I definitely recommend

      Response from Host, May 2026

      ❤️

      It was a very fun...

      Courtney_G, May 2026
      It was a very fun activity. It was very clear instructions and easy to follow. They also had other kintsugi items you could purchase.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      ❤️

      Make a great keepsake to take home!

      BrendaW_B, Apr 2026
      Fun activity and experience. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to make your own memory to take home. No prior experience needed The 3 local ladies at the studio were so helpful even gave us a fantastic restaurant recommendation!

      Response from Host, May 2026

      ❤️

      Wonderful activity

      Fiona_E, Apr 2026
      We had a lovely few hours learning the art & history of Kintsugi, how to mend broken pieces of pottery. This was a fun activity and the ladies were lovely and patient and then we got to take our piece home which will always be a lovely reminder of our time in Okinawa.

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      ❤️

      Educational and fun!

      Dalton_A, Mar 2026
      Even with no artistic talent, it was easy to do with the guidance of the teachers. I had a great time, and walked out with a unique, hand-made souvenir. I would absolutely suggest this if you have even a passing interest in this kind of thing.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      ❤️

      Great Morning!

      Melissa_H, Mar 2026
      We had the best time. We repaired a piece of pottery and learned about the history and the journey of broken pottery. It may get broken, as in many things in life. However, the journey continues!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      ❤️

      A great way to spend two hours

      k_M, Mar 2026
      What a great way to spend our last full day in beautiful Okinawa. The ladies were incredibly sweet and patient with us. And we have a personal, special souvenir of our trip to take home.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

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      We really enjoyed our...

      Jamie_P, Feb 2026
      We really enjoyed our experience. The two ladies that worked with us were so nice and made it such an enjoyable experience. They walk you through everything step by step and tell you how the normal process works. We were so pleased with how our pottery turned out! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who has 2 hours to do this experience.

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      ❤️

      Definitely worth it

      Ursula_S, Jan 2026
      It was such a calm, creative, mindful experience, and you get to take home something very special that symbolises the power and beauty of restorative healing and beautiful culture of Okinawa, Japan. Even though mine was not a masterpiece I still loved the end result. The teachers were very kind, helpful and lovely. Thank you

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      ❤️

      Precious authentication experience

      Jane_H, Jan 2026
      Very sweet and authentic experience. Beautiful jewelry made and learned the history of kintsugi! Sweet artists instructors

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      ❤️

      Great experience. I...

      Savanah, Dec 2025
      Great experience. I would’ve liked to hear more about what kintsugi is, how they got into the business, etc. Just some more information because you’re pretty much taught how to do it then left alone so unless you go with a group or enjoy chatting to strangers in another group they don’t converse with you too too much lol But overall the process was very cool and they are so so sweet

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Thank you so much for your kind review and honest feedback. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the kintsugi process and your time with us. Thank you for visiting our studio.❤️

      This was one of the best...

      Eileen_B, Dec 2025
      This was one of the best experience I've had in a long time. We saw her beautiful pottery pieces and then we were able to make one to take home.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      ❤️

      So much fun

      Natalie_E, Nov 2025
      This was a wonderful experience. They were excellent at explaining what to do and helping you create something to take home. I highly recommend this. You don’t really need to be highly skilled to get something that looks ok. Thanks for a wonderful day.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      ❤️

      Learning a Tradition

      Louis_M, Nov 2025
      The experience was fantastic. Very stress free to learn something new. The staff is very helpful and keep things simple. Each step is a fun to learn and the history presented at the end for self reading is very insightful. I would definitely do it again in the future. I love the fact that you get to take home what you make the same day. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting the island to do this experience of you never have done it before. A wonderful memory to take home.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      ❤️

      The instructors were very...

      Hannibal_D, Nov 2025
      The instructors were very kind and helpful. I enjoyed repairing a piece of pottery and learning about the history.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      ❤️

      Wonderful introduction to...

      Mike_M, Oct 2025
      Wonderful introduction to this an ient art. Class size was perfect, instructors were knowledgeable and helpful.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      ❤️

      The activity is really...

      Matilde_A, Oct 2025
      The activity is really peaceful and enjoyable, you get your own work at the end, so it lifetime souvenir.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      ❤️

      Artistic break from the heat

      Adam_O, Sep 2025
      This was such a fun experience. I went with my mom and she also loved it. The ladies at the studio were so kind and helpful. They even let us start early, which was very nice to escape the heat!

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      ❤️

      The perfect practice to end my holiday

      Kassandra_F, Aug 2025
      I did the experience on my last day in Naha and it was the perfect activity to end my trip. The instructors were warm, welcoming and explained everything in depth from the steps involved to repair my broken bowl to the traditional Kintsugi practice. The process was easy for someone who is completely new to the practice and there’s support throughout if you need help with anything. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in Kintsugi or looking for a relaxing activity during their trip.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Fun activity to do on a hot day

      julieanne_z, Aug 2025
      This was a great cultural experience. My whole family participated. We are here in the heat of the summer and this was a great activity to do to get out of the hot sun and learn a little more about kintsugi. The ladies were super sweet and we loved taking home our pottery.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Highly recommend

      Bonnie_C, Aug 2025
      Very relaxing. Instructors were kind and helpful and did not rush us. Will treasure the piece I made.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

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      Highly Recommend!

      Matt_C, Jul 2025
      Very relaxing and therapeutic. We really enjoyed a slower paced activity where we learned a lot about the history of lacquer. We were able to pick what we wanted to work on and from there, we went through the process.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

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      This was such a fun and...

      vanessa_w, Jul 2025
      This was such a fun and restful activity. We learned about the artform of repairing with lacquor and got to choose the pieces we wanted to repair. Would recommend for sure

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Great experience.

      Thomas_S, Jul 2025
      It was a great experience! Very friendly and welcoming. They supported us through the process and helped us learn a few new things. Really appreciated them.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Traditional Japanese...

      Mimi_W, Jul 2025
      Traditional Japanese cultural experience. Great for families. Cool inside, with cup of cold tea at end. The plates are smaller than you think, smaller than a saucer but still beautiful to fix & take home

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Definitely recommend

      kparker149, Jul 2025
      An enjoyable and meditative activity. The studio and instructors are conducive to a zen experience. My son and I loved this activity and our souvenirs from the activity.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      ❤️

      Kintsugi Experience in Naha, Okinawa - Art from Broken Pieces!

      Jared_A, Jul 2025
      I have been to Japan (mainly Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka) and have never experienced a kintsugi class. I actually heard of kintsugi through a "Spidey" episode that my eldest child watched and decided to schedule this class on a recent trip to Okinawa. The teachers were very patient and kind and I was able to learn not only about the process, but the beauty in repairing dishes for reuse. This class was enjoyable as well as informative and gave me an insight into a uniquely Japanese culturual experience.

      Response from Host, Jul 2025

      Thank you for joining our kintsugi class and for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed this special part of Japanese culture. We hope it became a memorable part of your trip.

      Great family activity!

      Jennifer_W, Jun 2025
      Such a great activity to get hands on with some culture and art. I loved doing this with my 11 and 14 year old boys. Our host made it easy and approachable with a beautiful product to take home.

      Response from Host, Jun 2025

      Thank you so much! We’re happy you and your boys enjoyed the experience and had a fun time creating together. Hope you enjoy your pieces at home!

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