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Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa Gold Repair Art
(568) Reviews
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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No space for suitcases/luggage
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This activity is unique because it blends hands on artistry with deep cultural meaning. You won’t just repair pottery you’ll learn the Kintsugi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfections, using real urushi lacquer and gold powder to highlight the cracks rather than hide them. Guided by a skilled Tokyo artisan in a peaceful Asakusa studio, you’ll create a one of a kind piece that reflects mindfulness, renewal, and Japanese aesthetics an experience you won’t find in ordinary craft classes.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Use of the workshop
Traditional kintsugi making tools
Bilingual staff (English/Japanese)
A variety of tableware to choose from
Meeting Points
Departure
禅 ZEN Craft Studio, Asakusa
Our workshop will be held on the 10th floor of the building.
There will be a sign for the workshop at the entrance for you to easily find us.
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Itinerary
Experience the timeless art of Kintsugi in a tranquil Asakusa studio just minutes from Senso ji Temple. Under the guidance of a skilled local artisan, you’ll learn how to mend broken pottery using traditional urushi lacquer and real gold powder—the centuries-old technique that celebrates imperfections rather than hiding them. Begin by assembling the ceramic pieces, applying lacquer with precision, and brushing gold along the natural lines of the cracks. As you work, your instructor shares the philosophy behind Kintsugi, where repair becomes a form of renewal and beauty. Set in one of Tokyo’s most historic districts, this hands-on workshop offers a peaceful moment of creativity and cultural i...
Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa Gold Repair Art
(568) Reviews
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This activity is unique because it blends hands on artistry with deep cultural meaning. You won’t just repair pottery you’ll learn the Kintsugi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfections, using real urushi lacquer and gold powder to highlight the cracks rather than hide them. Guided by a skilled Tokyo artisan in a peaceful Asakusa studio, you’ll create a one of a kind piece that reflects mindfulness, renewal, and Japanese aesthetics an experience you won’t find in ordinary craft classes.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Use of the workshop
Traditional kintsugi making tools
Bilingual staff (English/Japanese)
A variety of tableware to choose from
Meeting Points
Departure
禅 ZEN Craft Studio, Asakusa
Our workshop will be held on the 10th floor of the building.
There will be a sign for the workshop at the entrance for you to easily find us.
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