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Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku

Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku

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Run by a local guide · Local Guide Stars

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Join a unique Kintsugi tour workshop and learn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold powder. In this hands-on 1-hour experience, create your own restored piece and take it home as a meaningful souvenir the same day.

Duration
1 h 30 min
Destination
Tokyo
Meeting Point
Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku
Provider
Local Guide Stars

Description

In this 1-hour workshop, you will learn Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing pottery. Using specialized tools and gold powder, you will fix broken ceramic pieces. Our English-speaking instructor will guide you step-by-step. No experience is needed.

We use fast-drying materials perfect for travelers. Your piece dries instantly, so you can safely pack it and take it home the same day.

Why Kintsugi? The Japanese "Mottainai" Culture
Japan has many earthquakes, which often break cherished pottery. However, Japanese culture values "Mottainai"—the belief that it is a waste to throw away usable things.

Instead of discarding broken ceramics, craftsmen invented Kintsugi. They glued the pieces together with natural tree sap and painted the cracks with gold. This method turns damage into a beautiful feature, allowing items to be used for years.

Craft your own piece of Japanese history. Book your 1-hour Kintsugi experience today!

Meeting Point

Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku

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FromEUR €27

approx. MXN $563

Charged in EUR; the peso conversion is approximate and your bank may add fees.

Availability and Language

EUR €27

approx. MXN $563

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