Tokyo: Paint Your Own Daruma - Japanese Good Luck Charm

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Tokyo, Japan

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

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Overview

Daruma, traditional Japanese dolls known as symbol of good luck, are ubiquitous around Japan, but there are few opportunities to design and decorate your own, In this small-group Tokyo experience, learn about the doll's cultural meaning and the role it has played in Japanese tradition. At the end of the workshop, take home your hand-painted Daruma as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Learn a new skill on vacation with hands-on guidance throughout
Enjoy personal attention from your instructor thanks to the small group size
Get a deeper experience of traditional Japanese culture
Receive photos of the experience after the class

What's Included

Fees for Daruma & Tools for painting
Photos during the experience (We will send you at the end)
Expert guidance and storytelling from a local instructor

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Okazaki Building, 2-chōme-14 Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
The guide is waiting in front of the building's entrance.

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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

5.0

based on 59 reviews

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Idgood1, Mar 2026

It might be helpful to practice making cranes and turtles before putting on your daruma . Also it’s rather difficult to find . I walked past the meeting spot without even seeing it . I had to ask 3 people for directions after the taxi dropped me off in a business section of Ginza . It was my first night and first time in Tokyo …a bit overwhelming! My leader was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your review and for joining our Daruma Painting Experience. We’re glad to hear your guide was helpful and knowledgeable. We also truly appreciate your feedback regarding the location and instructions. We understand how finding the meeting point can be challenging, especially on your first night in Tokyo, and we will work on improving our directions to make it easier for future guests. Thank you as well for your suggestion about preparation—it’s very helpful as we continue to improve the Daruma Painting Experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

Fun painting activity

Kimberly_B, Jan 2026

We had a fun time painting and learning about these Japanese dolls. Our session was just my husband and I so we had a one on one experience

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed painting and learning about the Japanese dolls, and that you had a special one-on-one experience! It was a pleasure having you both join us, and we hope to welcome you again!

Must-do activity

Luis_A, May 2026

Excellent activity, the guide was very kind, narrated the entire history, and made the experience very interactive and enjoyable.

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Response from Host, Aug 2026

¡Muchas gracias por la maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que nuestro guía fue tan amable y que pudo compartir toda la historia de una manera interactiva y agradable. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos, esperamos verte pronto de nuevo!