Authentic Kintsugi, Makie or Gold Leaf Pasting Workshop in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn the Japanese art of kintsugi, which repairs broken pottery with gold or other metals, maki-e, a lacquer technique that uses gold or silver decoration, or gold leaf pasting, in this private workshop in Tokyo. Choose the craft you want to learn, then create your own unique souvenir or work or art to take home with you.

An immersive way to experience Japanese traditional crafts
Choose from three different techniques involving gold paint or leaf
A plate is provided, or you can bring your own piece to work on
Enjoy the full attention of your instructor in a private class

What's Included

Admission to Kintsugi, Maki-e or Gold Leaf Pasting Experience for 90 minutes
All necessary materials
An English-speaking instructor
A plate used in the experience (available to bring home)

Personal expenses
Foods and beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

一般財団法人立志財団
Japan, 103-0023 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashihonchō, 1-chōme−8−１３日本橋滄浪閣ビル2階西
Please come directly to Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store. When using a map app or car navigation system, please enter the following address: 1-8-13 Honcho Nihonbashi Chuo City, 103-0023 Tokyo, Japan

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Nihonbashi

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please wear clothes that can be soiled.
After Kintsugi work, bring it home and dry it indoors for about 1 week.

Hand wash only with dishwashing detergent.
No microwave and no dishwasher, please.
Please use it for decoration, not for eating or drinking.
Please note that the workshop may be conducted alongside regular customers.
These 3 experiences are available for participants aged 13 and older.
You are welcome to bring your own ceramic or porcelain item (up to approx. φ15 cm × H15 cm, with 1–2 broken parts) for the kintsugi experience.
Please note that no refunds will be issued if you do not participate in the experience on the scheduled day.
If you arrive late, the experience will still end at the originally scheduled time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.