Kintsugi Experience in Naha, Okinawa - Art from Broken Pieces!
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Naha, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 漆工房 小手毬 Urushi Studio Kodemari2-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
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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 33 reviews
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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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
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Jane_H, Jan 2026
Very sweet and authentic experience. Beautiful jewelry made and learned the history of kintsugi!
Sweet artists instructors
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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.❤️
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.
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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.
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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.
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Hannibal_D, Nov 2025
The instructors were very kind and helpful. I enjoyed repairing a piece of pottery and learning about the history.
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Mike_M, Oct 2025
Wonderful introduction to this an ient art. Class size was perfect, instructors were knowledgeable and helpful.
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Matilde_A, Oct 2025
The activity is really peaceful and enjoyable, you get your own work at the end, so it lifetime souvenir.
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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!
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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
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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.
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Bonnie_C, Aug 2025
Very relaxing. Instructors were kind and helpful and did not rush us. Will treasure the piece I made.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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!
Allison_D, Jun 2025
This was such a special experience and will be one of the most memorable things I've done while living in Japan. The instructors were incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. They walked me through each step of the Kintsugi process in a clear and easy-to-understand way, making it accessible even for beginners.
I also appreciated the bit of history they shared about the art of Kintsugi—it added a deeper meaning to the process and made it feel even more special. By the end of the session, I left with a beautiful, personalized piece that I’ll treasure as a reminder of this unique experience.
If you're looking to do something truly Japanese and hands-on, I highly recommend this!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that the experience was meaningful for you. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope your Kintsugi piece continues to bring you joy and memories of your time in Okinawa.
George_M, May 2025
Super interesting not something I would have thought off as a learning skill. So enjoyable with very patience and informative staff. We loved our end result as we did it 🙂. Worth every penny and we highly recommend it as it completely different for the usual shopping shopping of other tours.
George and Leonarda
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much, George and Leonarda! 💕
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and your beautiful results. It was a pleasure having you—hope to see you again someday! 😊
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Nate_C, Apr 2025
The instructor was kind and encouraging, and she spoke English very well. She will guide you at your own pace without rushing you.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and you like your special souvenir!
Hope to see you again!💕
Jeffrey, Apr 2025
I booked this in Tokyo, but I got lost in the subway system. I was glad to find it here in Okinawa. My teacher had the best English of any guides I have encountered on Viator. Don’t miss this wonderful experience. I will now be able to fix my ex-girlfriend’s pottery.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you found us in Okinawa and enjoyed the experience. Best of luck with fixing your ex-girlfriend’s pottery—she’ll be impressed!
Francesca_R, Apr 2025
Highly recommended for a souvenir from Japan and its extraordinary culture. Friendliness and kindness, typical aspects of Japanese people.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your lovely message! We’re happy you enjoyed the experience and the warmth of Japanese culture. We hope your souvenir brings back wonderful memories!💕
trb5ctcp8r, Apr 2025
What a wonderful experience and a very special way to remember our stop in Naha! Even my husband enjoyed this experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much! ✨We’re so glad you both enjoyed the experience and made special memories in Naha!💕
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