Authentic Kintsugi Experience with real Urushi in Namba Osaka
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Osaka, Japan
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending shattered pottery with lacquer that’s often dusted with gold. Learn about the traditional art’s history and try your hand at it in this class, where you’ll sprinkle 23K gold onto lacquer. As a bonus, the workshop is also held in a traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture that’s worth exploring after class.
- Small class size of maximum five people ensures personalized instruction
- Morning and afternoon classes are available for flexibility
- All the materials you’ll need for kintsugi are provided for you
- See Japanese art and antiques in the studio and take home your kintsugi item
What's Included
- all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.
- Domestic shipping（excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa) due to it takes 5-7days for Urushi lacquer cures
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Japan, 556-0016 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Motomachi, 2-chōme6３０ マンション ニューナンバ
at building entrance(bulding name ”Mansion new namba/マンション ニューナンバ”) There is a ramen shop named Honolu on the opposite side. 〒556-0016 大阪府大阪市浪速区元町２丁目６−３０ Address: 2-6-30, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
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
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 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 81 reviews
SondraMullenax, Apr 2026
You must have patience with this experience. It is an authentic lesson in Kintsugi using proper materials and learning the history of the craft. Your work must be shipped to you because the lacquer under the gold takes time to dry. Josuke is an artist and craftsman who takes his craft seriously, so if you want a real experience that is well worth the price, this is the workshop for you. He does a lot of preparation both before and after your experience. The workshop is absolutely wonderful with a rich history of its own, and it is a joy to see. I highly recommend this workshop for those of you who are they interested in truly learning about a craft and can wait for your work to be shipped to you. I'm excited for the day it arrives to my home - bringing a reminder of this beautiful experience in Osaka. Note: the piece you repair here can be used for food, and others in quickie workshops will not be food safe. There's no super glue here!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review.
We are truly grateful that you appreciated the authentic nature of the Kintsugi process, including the time, patience, and care it requires. It means a great deal to us that you valued not only the technique, but also the history and philosophy behind the craft.
We are also glad that you noticed the preparation involved and the importance of using proper materials such as natural urushi lacquer. Your understanding of the difference from simplified methods is deeply appreciated.
We hope your finished piece arrives safely and brings back fond memories of your time in Osaka.
Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We would be honored to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Jo / ZENKEI
Deborah_M, Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Jo learning about the technique, materials and philosophy behind this craft.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review.
It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with you. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about the technique, materials, and philosophy of Kintsugi.
We are also pleased that we were able to share the difference between simplified Kintsugi and traditional urushi Kintsugi.
Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Jo / ZENKEI
Fabrice_P, Mar 2026
The warm welcome of our host has been greatly appreciated. He took time to explain things and helped us patiently.
It's been such a good experience to me and my wife.
The work of Zenkei is so beautiful. We recommand this workshop.
We also took some time to visit the temple next to the worshop.
We shared a tea which warmed our hearts. We really enjoyed the moment spent with our host.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review.
It was truly a pleasure to spend time with you and your wife. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the workshop and that the experience was meaningful for you. Your warm words about the work of Zenkei mean a great deal to me.
I’m also glad you had the chance to visit the temple nearby and share a quiet moment with tea. Those small, peaceful moments are very special.
Thank you again for coming and for taking the time to write such a generous review. I sincerely hope to welcome you again someday.
Warm regards.
Frederic_L, Jan 2026
The 2 hours we spent with Jo were great.
He took his time, was very kind, friendly and interesting and can’t wait to receive our ware back home in a few weeks.
I recommend this activity 100%
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for giving us great review. please wait a couple weeks to be received your plates. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Annemarie_D, Jan 2026
Jo is an excellent, patient teacher who explained the entire kintsugi process to me. The workshop was well planned out, and the relaxed atmosphere embodied the ethos of the Japanese way of life.
I also learned how to make matcha the authentic way (it’s all about the froth on top!!) which was pretty cool.
I highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the kintsugi workshop and appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure to guide you through both the kintsugi process and the art of making matcha. I’m so glad you found it memorable and meaningful. Your recommendation means a lot to me—thank you again for joining and sharing your experience!
Deidre_O, Dec 2025
Josuke is very knowledgeable and generous with his time and skills.
It was a lovely experience , a fun and informative afternoon.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the afternoon and found it both enjoyable and informative. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge and spend time with you. Arigatougozaimasu.
Joye, Dec 2025
This was worth every minute, so very interesting and taught by a master in the art of Kintsugi, who was so very polite and friendly.
The history about the art form was explained with slides and questions and open discussion encouraged. Held in a traditional studio that was over 100 years old with a gallery up stairs and finished with a lovely matcha tea lesson at the end of the workshop-tasted wonderful. Highly, highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
joye san
arigatou gozaimasu for gave us warm and great reviwe.
i am so greatful that you had good time. and whlie you staying in Japan, please enjoy every moment, and Atmosphere in Japan. thank you joye san.
Jeffrey_L, Dec 2025
This was soooo cool! Highly recommend!! Learning and teaching the kids traditional craftsmanship was everything. JoJo was so great explaining the process and helping us. The end product is so beautiful and is way better than any trinket we could bring home from our travels. Highly recommend!!! If you are in Osaka and will be for a few days, do this activity first if you want to be able to bring it home with you without shipping. If you aren't no worries he will ship to you.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your positive feedback regarding your recent experience with our traditional craftsmanship activity. We are delighted to hear that both you and your children found the session educational and enjoyable. It was our pleasure to guide you through each step of the process, and we are pleased that the final product met your expectations.
Should you visit Osaka again, we would be honored to welcome you back.
Thank you once again for your recommendation and for choosing our program.
Roddy_M, Nov 2025
Great experience. Learnt a lot about the process and the history and got to create our own piece. We're inspired to try the process for ourselves back home.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are truly grateful that you chose to participate and are delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience. It is deeply rewarding to know that you gained meaningful insights into both the process and its history, and that creating your own piece inspired you further. Your enthusiasm and willingness to continue exploring the process at home mean a great deal to us. Thank you once again, and we sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.
Paula_G, Nov 2025
Fun experience! Josuke imparted knowledge, passion and appreciation for this art and provided clear instructions so we could create our own. The matcha and mochi at the end were a nice surprise treat. He also was kind enough to not only help me look up a cafe to go to for decaf coffee (surprisingly hard to find in Japan) afterwards but walked me to Yasakanamba Shrine (where I wanted to visit and the cafe was near).
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am truly honored that you enjoyed the experience and found satisfaction in creating your own kintsugi item. It was a pleasure to share knowledge and passion for this craft, and I am glad the instructions were helpful. I am delighted that you appreciated the matcha and mochi treats. I was happy to assist you in finding a decaf coffee spot and accompany you to Yasakanamba Shrine. Arigatougozaimasu.
OLIVIA_O, Sep 2025
Loved this intimate experience and knowledge provided during this activity. It was the right mix of hands on, information, and fun! The added matcha making and tasting was an amazing surprise and something we wanted to do but could not previously! The space is clean and history/ philosophy was awesome!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the intimate experience and found the balance of hands-on activities, information, and fun to be just right. We’re especially glad that the matcha making and tasting exceeded your expectations and added something special to your visit. It means a lot to us that you appreciated the cleanliness of our space and the insights into its history and philosophy. We sincerely appreciate your kind words. Arigatougozaimasu
Ekaterina_I, Sep 2025
I really enjoyed this Kintsugi workshop in Osaka! Jouske was a wonderful instructor—patient, clear in his explanations, and very supportive throughout the process. It was a relaxing and memorable hands-on experience, and I loved being able to bring home a unique piece I repaired myself. We also enjoyed matcha at the end, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review of our Kintsugi workshop. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you enjoyed both the hands-on experience and my instruction. It is rewarding to know that the matcha and the opportunity to bring home your own repaired piece made your visit memorable. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Mimi_W, Aug 2025
Such an excellent workshop! The entire experience was very educational. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the craft. Josuke was friendly, passionate and skilled. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Arigatou gozaimasu for your nice and positive review.
Ankit_M, Jul 2025
Amazing experience! Jo took the time and patience to teach my wife and I the art of Kintsugi. He explained all the steps and how important it is to Japanese culture. He provided us variety of refreshments, even an impromptu matcha making class. We got to apply the laquer and gold. He explained that it does take 24hrs to dry and he would be happy to drop off to our hotel. Well worth experience and highly recommend!
Ruby_W, Jul 2025
Jo was a fantastic teacher and went above and beyond teaching us about the process and how to do it ourselves. He had plenty of examples to view and was incredibly helpful giving us local recommendations. I would recommend this class to anyone looking for a creative experience.
Jenny_L, Jul 2025
This was a highlight of our time in Osaka! We will treasure the pieces we worked on. Josuke's expertise and passion for his craft is obvious and we left with much appreciation.
Andrew_B, May 2025
I loved learning about the history of Kintsugi, along with the detailed instruction of the traditional method of creating a Kintsugi piece. The time and money spent was well worth it!!!
Alan_F, May 2025
It was amazing !
Serene, insightful and rewarding.
Jo, our instructor was friendly and super knowledgeable on the subject.
You could really feel how much he cares for the art of kintsugi.
Alison_G, Apr 2025
This class was so fascinating! I learned so much about the art. The teacher was so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Kate_P, Apr 2025
Zenkei is so knowledgable about all aspects of the kintsugi process from lacquer collection to curing to the mental and emotional benefits of the art technique. My sister and I had the best time and we were the only people taking the class at the time
Ilene_G, Mar 2025
It was quite educational. Zenkei is very passionate about his craft. I enjoyed learning about him too.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Arigatougozaimasu!!
Jodie_J, Feb 2025
Jo was very nice and was gave us lots of history on this process. We had a great time doing this activity.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much for giving us very good review.
Arigatougozaimasu.
KristenHaakons, Feb 2025
We had a wonderful morning learning about the history of Kintsugi from Jo in his beautiful workshop. We loved hearing about the interwoven history behind Kintsugi and the Japanese way of life. We also enjoyed the lovely matcha tea making at the end of the course. Jo was also kind enough to walk us to a nearby shrine which was very cool and something we wouldn’t have found otherwise. 10/10 would recommend as a unique experience for your trip to Osaka.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for gave us wonderful review. we are much appreciated. arigatougozaimasu.
ShannonMajaLeigh_M, Jan 2025
Very educational and hands-on! Jo’s hospitality is unmatched, as is his knowledge, experience and passion for his craft. This is an absolute must-do for those who want to learn more about Japanese culture.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
thank you for gave us good review. we are appreciated. arigatogozaimasu!!
Regina_M, Dec 2024
My sister and I both enjoyed this workshop. The little studio was cozy and welcoming. The instructor spoke English very well. I especially enjoyed the tea at the end. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for giving us nice review. we are much appreciated. good to hear you liked our matcha tea.
Domenic_o, Dec 2024
Excellent cultural experience! The host is a one man operation who focuses on Kitsugi as his own small buisiness. It was very educational and rewarding as he takes you through both the real process and meaning behind Kintsugi!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Arigatogozaimasu!!
Alana_W, Nov 2024
Our class was just our group of 4 people which made the experience feel very intimate and personable. Jo was a great speaker and kept us engaged. Lesson was in a very old and historic building which was very cool. Jo also showed us how to prepare matcha at the end of our session which was a pleasant surprise.
Some tips for others looking to book:
- we made "chopping" style Kinstugi rather than "cracking" type. I was expecting the latter since that's what you usually see in pictures, but am still very happy with the end result.
- the final product takes some time to cure, so Jo will ship you your work (note: ticket price did not include shipping)
- it's a little tricky to find, I'd recommend saving a few minutes to find the entrance
- Namba Yasaka Jinja was right nearby, worth a look on your way out
Response from Host, Nov 2024
thank you for participating our workshop and giving us great review. please wait for shipping out your plates for a while. yes for oversea shipping we need to charge but for domestic shipping it is included with ticket price.
Kevin_P, Nov 2024
This experience was so great! Not just a workshop to do the final steps of kintsugi, but was very educational and very informative. Would recommend doing this to anyone who is interested in pottery or doing something more hands on during their trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
thank you for giving awesome review. yes the final steps of kintsugi is the most fun part of kintsugi that is why i wanted you to experience. arigatougozaimasu
Ivette_M, Nov 2024
Liked it very much. The class was enjoyable and the explanation about kintsugi quite complete. We even had a tea ceremony class as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Arigatougozaimasu!!
Aki_L, Oct 2024
Jo went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience. We learned so much about the art of kintsugi and got to see some of the projects he's working on. Chatting with him was fun too, and the overall vibe of the shop was very calming which is nice after the bustle of big cities. Can't recommend highly enough!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Aki san arigatou gozaimasu for giving very nice review. i was very nice to meeting your family. when you come back to osaka next please visit us. thank you aki san.
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