Kintsugi Experience with Arita Ware in Tokyo (English Guide)

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Kintsugi Experience with Arita Ware in Tokyo (English Guide)
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・Enjoy a 90-minute Kintsugi experience. ・Learn the traditional Japanese craft of pottery repair, Kintsugi. ・Experience Kintsugi using Arita Ware, with a 400-year history.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 1.5 hours
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Instructor
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Warren – Austria

It was an AMAZING experience. I really enjoyed it and my wife absolutely loved it!

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Becky – Canada

Excellent workshop and lovely instructor! The shop is beautiful also. Location was easy to get to. I would highly recommend this activity for a unique souvenir to return home with.

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Highlights

  • Experience the art of Kintsugi for 90 minutes with an English speaking guide.
  • You will craft your own unique souvenir to take home!
  • Experience Kintsugi using Arita Ware, with a 400-year history.
  • Immerse yourself in traditional crafts at a shop with a 100-year history.

Full description

【Meeting Place】
Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store
1-8-13 Honcho Nihonbashi Chuo City, 1030023 Tokyo

【Time schedule】
①10:30~12:00 ②13:30~15:00 ③15:30~17:00
Please choose your preferred time and enjoy a 90-minute Kintsugi experience. (with regular customer)

【What is Kintsugi?】
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery pieces back together with gold. It values imperfection, turning flaws into unique features. Originating in the 15th century, it's rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi, celebrating impermanence and embracing scars in life. Kintsugi teaches resilience, acceptance, and finding beauty in adversity. Immerse yourself in authentic Kintsugi.

【About Nihonbashi Mutoh】
Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional crafts, surrounded by beautiful lacquerware, at a shop with a history of about 100 years. Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, established in 1923, is a wholesale dealer of high-quality lacquerware and glassware. You can learn about and experience the entire kintsugi process in a day.

【About Arita Ware】
Arita ware, with a 400-year history, is the first porcelain produced in Japan. The products from Shobido Honten are beautiful Arita ware pieces, making it a popular brand with fans both domestically and internationally. You can experience kintsugi using these exquisite pieces.

【Bringing Your Own Item for Kintsugi Experience】
You are welcome to bring your own item for the kintsugi experience, as long as it meets the following conditions:
Size: Up to approximately φ15 cm in diameter and 15 cm in height
Damage: 1 to 2 broken parts
Material: Ceramic or porcelain

Includes

  • Admission to Kintsugi Workshop for 90 minutes.
  • All necessary materials
  • An English-speaking instructor
  • A plate used in the experience (available to bring home)
  • Personal expenses
  • Foods and beverages

Not suitable for

  • Children under 13 years

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Important information

Know before you go

  • After Kintsugi work, bring it home and dry it indoors for about 1 week.
  • Hand wash only with dishwashing detergent.
  • No microwave and no dishwasher, please.
  • Please use it for decoration, not for eating or drinking.
  • Clothes that you do not mind getting dirty are reccomended.
  • Please note that the workshop may be conducted alongside regular customers.
  • Please note that no refunds will be issued if you do not participate in the experience on the scheduled day.
  • If you arrive late, the experience will still end at the originally scheduled time.
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From $134 per person

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Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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Warren – AustriaApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
It was an AMAZING experience. I really enjoyed it and my wife absolutely loved it!
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Becky – CanadaApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent workshop and lovely instructor! The shop is beautiful also. Location was easy to get to. I would highly recommend this activity for a unique souvenir to return home with.
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Ewelina – PolandApril 6, 2025 – Verified booking
It was such a great activity! There were 8 people in the group so the workshop was not crowded. We were given clear instructions (first in Japan, then they were translated into English). I loved it and would definitely do that again!

Product ID: 649544

Activity provider:
Yomiuri Travel Service

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