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Asakusa 90 Min Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with 23K Gold
About
This unique experience is guided by a genuine Japanese Kintsugi artisan who practices the craft daily. Your master meticulously teaches each step in English, passionately conveying the deep charm of their traditional work, despite any language barriers. You will spend invaluable time with a local Japanese master, learning the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. Finish a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel with your own hands and take home this cherished, functional souvenir.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Instructor-led lesson: Step-by-step guidance by certified Kintsugi artisans.
Use of all tools and necessary materials including real 23K gold powder and natural Urushi lacquer.
Souvenir: The Kintsugi piece you finish in the final step (food-safe).
Pre-prepared ceramic vessels
Meeting Points
Departure
金継ぎつぐつぐ浅草店
We are located on the ground floor along Asakusa-dori Street, just a short walk from Senso-ji Temple, Tawaramachi Station or Asakusa Station. Please look for our shop directly on the main street.
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Important Information
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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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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Asakusa 90 Min Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with 23K Gold
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About
This unique experience is guided by a genuine Japanese Kintsugi artisan who practices the craft daily. Your master meticulously teaches each step in English, passionately conveying the deep charm of their traditional work, despite any language barriers. You will spend invaluable time with a local Japanese master, learning the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. Finish a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel with your own hands and take home this cherished, functional souvenir.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Instructor-led lesson: Step-by-step guidance by certified Kintsugi artisans.
Use of all tools and necessary materials including real 23K gold powder and natural Urushi lacquer.
Souvenir: The Kintsugi piece you finish in the final step (food-safe).
Pre-prepared ceramic vessels
Meeting Points
Departure
金継ぎつぐつぐ浅草店
We are located on the ground floor along Asakusa-dori Street, just a short walk from Senso-ji Temple, Tawaramachi Station or Asakusa Station. Please look for our shop directly on the main street.
Return
Itinerary
In this intensive 90-minute workshop, you will not only experience key hands-on procedures—the first step (collaborative restoration) and the very final step (gold finishing)—but also gain insight into the profound culture of embracing imperfection.
First Half: Collaborative Restoration You will participate in one essential intermediate step of the full Kintsugi process—such as gluing, filling chips with sabi urushi, or applying black urushi lacquer. The specific step will be selected by our artisans based on the condition of the vessels. This is a collaborative restoration: Your work will be passed on to future guests, like a relay, as together we bring a broken piece back to life, step by...
