Kintsugi Experience: Discover the Art of Golden Repair

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Overview

Experience the art of kintsugi in Tokyo, a centuries-old technique of repairing pottery with gold, embracing imperfections as part of its history. In this 90-minute workshop, guided by experts, you’ll learn two key kintsugi processes.
1. Bonding Broken Pieces-Adhere pottery fragments using traditional methods.
2. Gold Application-Apply gold to pre-prepared pottery for a stunning finish.
All materials are provided, including two pottery pieces from Tsugu. While the bonded piece cannot be taken home due to curing time, you’ll keep the gold applied piece as a unique souvenir. Perfect for culture lovers and those short on time, this English-conducted workshop requires no prior experience, just curiosity and creativity.

What's included

  • One pottery pieces prepared for the session.
  • Kintsugi tableware used in the workshop can be taken home.
  • All necessary materials and tools for the workshop.
  • Explanation of traditional kintsugi techniques by a professional instructor
  • Transportation to and from the workshop venue.

What to expect

Experience the art of kintsugi in Tokyo, a centuries-old technique of repairing pottery with gold, embracing imperfections as part of its history.

In this 90-minute workshop, guided by experts, you’ll learn two key kintsugi processes:
1. Bonding Broken Pieces – Adhere pottery fragments using traditional methods.
2. Gold Application – Apply gold to pre-prepared pottery for a stunning finish.

All materials are provided, including two pottery pieces from Tsugu Tsugu. While the bonded piece cannot be taken home due to curing time, you’ll keep the gold-applied piece as a unique souvenir.

Perfect for culture lovers and those short on time, this English-conducted workshop requires no prior experience—just curiosity and creativity!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Enter the restaurant with the sign “つぐつぐ” and tell them you are a Viator reservationist.

End point

Enter the restaurant with the sign “つぐつぐ” and tell them you are a Viator reservationist.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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100,000.00 JPY per person
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