Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa Gold Repair Art

Name: Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa Gold Repair Art
Brand: Viator
Price: 25 USD
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4.9(1067)1 hourJapanese, EnglishAsakusa, Japan

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This activity is unique because it blends hands on artistry with deep cultural meaning. You won’t just repair pottery you’ll learn the Kintsugi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfections, using real urushi lacquer and gold powder to highlight the cracks rather than hide them. Guided by a skilled Tokyo artisan in a peaceful Asakusa studio, you’ll create a one of a kind piece that reflects mindfulness, renewal, and Japanese aesthetics an experience you won’t find in ordinary craft classes.

Use of the workshop
Traditional kintsugi making tools
Bilingual staff (English/Japanese)
A variety of tableware to choose from

What you'll do

Experience the timeless art of Kintsugi in a tranquil Asakusa studio just minutes from Senso ji Temple
Under the guidance of a skilled local artisan, you’ll learn how to mend broken pottery using traditional urushi lacquer and real gold powder—the centuries-old technique that celebrates imperfections rather than hiding them. Begin by assembling the ceramic pieces, applying lacquer with precision, and brushing gold along the natural lines of the cracks. As you work, your instructor shares the philosophy behind Kintsugi, where repair becomes a form of renewal and beauty. Set in one of Tokyo’s most historic districts, this hands-on workshop offers a peaceful moment of creativity and cultural insight. You’ll leave with your own golden-repaired ceramic piece, a unique and meaningful souvenir from Asakusa.