Authentic Kintsugi Workshop: Art of Golden Joinery in Tokyo
Overview
Kintsugi for Display: Yobitsugi – Option C
This workshop allows you to experience yobitsugi, one of the highest forms of kintsugi, in an accessible way. Yobitsugi involves joining pieces of different colors or materials to the damaged area. By combining a perfectly thin line with intentionally thicker, irregular sections and incorporating contrasting materials, this method highlights the wabi-sabi aesthetics of imperfection.
You will perform kintsugi on a handcrafted vessel made by Taku Nakano. Synthetic lacquer that does not cause skin irritation, adhesive, and substitute gold powder are used.
Kintsugi for Display: Edo Komon Small Plate – Option D
A hands-on course that welcomes everyone—from children to adults, and even complete beginners.
In this workshop, you will choose your favorite pattern from five traditional Edo-period designs and apply kintsugi to a small plate. We use synthetic lacquer that does not cause skin irritation, along with adhesive and substitute gold powder.
What’s included
- ✓All necessary equipment included
- ✓A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson.
- ✓Lesson fee
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕Food and drinks
Tour options
Option C - Yobitsugi
Option D - Edo Komon Plate
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 6 are not allowed into the atelier for safety reasons
- Your finished work is for decorative purposes only and not intended for food use
- The atelier will provide a piece for you to repair, you cannot bring your own piece
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$9,900