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Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option
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Important Information
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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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Immerse yourself in the charm of Kyoto’s Gion district and experience the quiet art of Japanese craftsmanship. In this intimate one-hour workshop, you’ll design and craft your own pair of wooden chopsticks under the guidance of a local artisan, using time-honored tools and methods passed down through generations.
The experience begins with an introduction to the history and symbolism of chopsticks in Japanese culture. As you carefully carve and polish your chopsticks, you’ll come to understand how each detail—shape, balance, and texture—reflects the Japanese philosophy of harmony and simplicity.
No prior experience is needed. Your instructor will guide you step by step, ensuring the proce...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Chopstick making workshop
Engraving option(Additional Charge)
Make your own chopsticks
English-speaking staff
Hinoki wood
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
日宝京都２号館
The workshop is located on the 3rd floor (Room 302) of the building called 縁 (EN) Chopsticks and Crafts Workshop. The building is located across the street from a ramen restaurant.
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Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option
(1459) Reviews
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Immerse yourself in the charm of Kyoto’s Gion district and experience the quiet art of Japanese craftsmanship. In this intimate one-hour workshop, you’ll design and craft your own pair of wooden chopsticks under the guidance of a local artisan, using time-honored tools and methods passed down through generations.
The experience begins with an introduction to the history and symbolism of chopsticks in Japanese culture. As you carefully carve and polish your chopsticks, you’ll come to understand how each detail—shape, balance, and texture—reflects the Japanese philosophy of harmony and simplicity.
No prior experience is needed. Your instructor will guide you step by step, ensuring the proce...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Chopstick making workshop
Engraving option(Additional Charge)
Make your own chopsticks
English-speaking staff
Hinoki wood
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
日宝京都２号館
The workshop is located on the 3rd floor (Room 302) of the building called 縁 (EN) Chopsticks and Crafts Workshop. The building is located across the street from a ramen restaurant.
Return
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the charm of Kyoto’s Gion district and experience the quiet art of Japanese craftsmanship. In this intimate one-hour workshop, you’ll design and craft your own pair of wooden chopsticks under the guidance of a local artisan, using time-honored tools and methods passed down through generations.
The experience begins with an introduction to the history and symbolism of chopsticks in Japanese culture. As you carefully carve and polish your chopsticks, you’ll come to understand how each detail—shape, balance, and texture—reflects the Japanese philosophy of harmony and simplicity. The calm rhythm of the process and the scent of natural wood create a meditative atmosphere, inv...
