Authentic Urushi Kintsugi One Time Experience

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese

Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

The instructor is a specialist who formally studied Japanese lacquer art at Tokyo University of Art.

In this experience, you’ll have the opportunity to practice Kintsugi (gold repair) on a handmade ochoko (sake cup) crafted at Uzumako Pottery Studio. You can choose your favorite ochoko from a selection of beautiful colors. Using a brush, you’ll apply Japanese lacquer along the cracks, then sprinkle metal powder on top to complete the repair. Tin powder is included; gold powder is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.

Your finished piece will be placed in a wooden box for you to take home the same day. Please allow it to dry for about one week before using it.

All material fees are included—just come empty-handed and leave with a beautifully repaired treasure!

What's included

The price includes the experience fee, consumption tax (for registered businesses), materials, instruction, one ochoko (sake cup), wooden box, one insulated bag, and the use of brass and tin powder.

What to expect

to-follow explanation about urushi and Kintsugi, you’ll repair a small flaw on a provided ochoko (sake cup). You can choose your favorite ochoko from a variety of handmade pieces created by the instructors at Uzumako Pottery Studio.
When you finish, your completed piece will be carefully packed in a wooden box and an insulated bag for you to take home the same day. Please allow it to dry and cure for about one week before using it.
Important: Our instructor speaks Japanese. A simple explanation of the steps is provided in English on paper, and you can also use translation applications if needed.
Tin powder is included; gold powder is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Proceed down the narrow path to the right of the Uzumako Pottery Studio Annex building. You will see a brown door that leads to the Kintsugi classroom. Go through that door and take the stairs to the second floor. The Kintsugi classroom is located at the back of the second floor.

End point

Proceed down the narrow path to the right of the Uzumako Pottery Studio Annex building. You will see a brown door that leads to the Kintsugi classroom. Go through that door and take the stairs to the second floor. The Kintsugi classroom is located at the back of the second floor.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are no specific health restrictions for participation. However, if you have any health concerns, please let us know in the comments section of your application, and the organizer will get back to you. Please note that our Kintsugi class is held on the second floor of a traditional Japanese apartment. Access is by a steep staircase, which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. For safety reasons related to the stairs, we are unable to accommodate animals, including service or support animals. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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