Authentic Kintsugi, Makie or Gold Leaf Pasting Workshop in Tokyo
- 1h 30m
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional crafts at Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, a shop with a history of over 100 years. Established in 1923, this renowed store specializes in high-quality lacquerware including Arita ware and glassware. At Nihonbashi mutoh, you can experience the authentic art of Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery with gold. In addition to kintsugi, we offer hands-on experiences in Maki-e (gold lacquer painting) and Gold Leaf Pasting.Why not create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and take it home as a souvenir from Japan? ・Kintsugi: The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. ・Maki-e: A traditional lacquer technique where designs are painted with lacquer and decorated with gold or silver powder. ・Gold Leaf Pasting: An experience where you can apply gold leaf from Kanazawa, to your choice of tableware or chopsticks. 4th JATA SDGs Awards: Excellence Award in the Culture Category
Inclusions
What's included
- A plate used in the experience (available to bring home)
- An English-speaking instructor
- All necessary materials
- Admission to Kintsugi, Maki-e or Gold Leaf Pasting Experience for 90 minutes
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Foods and beverages
Itinerary
【Address】Japan, 1-8-13 Honcho Nihonbashi Chuo City, 103-0023 Tokyo. At Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, you can experience traditional Japanese arts such as Kintsugi, Maki-e, and Gold Leaf Pasting. In the Kintsugi workshop, learn the technique of repairing broken pottery with gold, using exquisite Arita ware, renowned for its 400-year history. Maki-e offers a chance to create beautiful designs with lacquer and gold or silver powder. Gold Leaf Pasting lets you apply gold leaf from Kanazawa to your choice of tableware or chopsticks. These hands-on experiences allow you to create unique masterpieces and take home a memorable souvenir from Japan.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please come directly to Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store. When using a map app or car navigation system, please enter the following address: 1-8-13 Honcho Nihonbashi Chuo City, 103-0023 Tokyo, Japan
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Yomiuri Travel Service Co., LTD
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear clothes that can be soiled.
- After Kintsugi work, bring it home and dry it indoors for about 1 week.
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1986 of 4374.
About Tokyo
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