Tokyo
The make-it-yourself hours: chopsticks planed and engraved with artisans, kintsugi repair in real gold, knife sharpening in the city that supplies the world’s chefs and calligraphy on fans you keep. Tokyo’s craftsmen teach with the patience of people who did ten thousand repetitions.
Create your own Japanese chopsticks in a friendly, hands-on workshop in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Learn simple woodworking techniques and take home a unique souvenir.
Most Popular“Tom and Yuki explained everything really well in good English. They both were extremely friendly and it was overall an enjoyable experience.”
Create your own set of personalized chopsticks in Ginza, Tokyo. Enjoy an authentic, hands-on experience with expert guidance, perfect for unique souvenirs.
“We had an excellent experience at this chopstick-making class in Ginza and would absolutely recommend it. We did this to celebrate my son’s 12th birthday, and it was the perfect activity—just one hour, which was exactly the right amount of time. You can choose free…”
Discover the art of Kintsugi in Tokyo with a hands-on workshop, learn its philosophy, and take home your repaired ceramic piece for a memorable cultural keepsake.
“This is a very fun activity for people to get a taste of the art of Kintsugi. The instructor was Japanese and spoke very good English so you will be comfortable in either language. The studio is small, intimate, and interesting.”
Create your own traditional Japanese chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Tokyo. Learn craftsmanship, cultural significance, and take home a unique souvenir.
“This was a super fun way to experience something a little different from the usual tourist activities. Easy to do and the end product was a beautiful set of chopsticks!!”
Create your own authentic Japanese chopsticks in Shinjuku with a hands-on workshop using traditional tools, guided by local artisans for an authentic experience.
“This was a brilliant experience run by Koji. Great fun and very practical. Highly recommend”
Create personalized chopsticks in Tokyo with this 1-hour workshop. Choose your wood, carve, engrave, and take home a unique souvenir for $22.
“Very fun experience super helpfull staff, Koji was great at helping throught the whole proces. Would highly recomend”
Join Tokyo’s top-rated Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara for a hands-on, customizable retro gaming experience led by passionate guides.
“It was lots of fun to pull apart and rebuild our Gameboys. The class size was good as there were only 4 of us. Our instructor was amazing and had tons of interesting information for is. We had a great time!! Thankyou so much.”
Discover the art of Kintsugi with Master Taku in Tokyo. Create your own gold-repaired pottery, learn about Japanese philosophy, and take home a unique craft.
“Master Taku was AMAZING. This kintsugi workshop became one of the most meaningful experiences of our entire trip to Tokyo. My daughter and I loved every part of it. We learned the history and philosophy behind the art, and then restored Read more”
Discover Tokyo’s art and culture through a relaxing calligraphy workshop, where you’ll create personalized souvenirs, learn Japanese strokes, and enjoy a drink.
“SO FUN!!!! The amount of time to help you practice kanji and the amount of things you did make it so worth it! The staff were so friendly and the matcha latte was very good.”
Discover the authentic Japanese tea ceremony in Tokyo with this engaging workshop. Learn, taste, and participate in a centuries-old tradition for under $40.
“We loved this experience! Learning about the history of tea making, how it applies to the culture, and how tea ceremonies are still widely held today -- was amazing!”
Experience creating your own Japanese knife in Tokyo with expert guidance, sharpening, engraving, and cultural insights in a 1.5-hour workshop.
“Very fun class and sharpening a Japanese knife was a useful skill to learn. We felt a bit more knowledgeable about Japanese knives and went to the kitchen district afterwards to buy a different type of knife. It was nice that they had an ‘observation’…”
Create your own unique Japanese-style rings in Tokyo’s lively Shibuya district with a hands-on workshop that’s fun, authentic, and memorable.
“Quite overpriced for the actual value of the rings. You're really paying for the experience, but I'd recommend if you're looking for crafts and aren't worried about money.”
Discover authentic Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka, Tokyo. Enjoy a 1-hour hands-on experience, guided by friendly experts, perfect for culture lovers.
“We were welcomed by our delightful teacher, Saori, who spoke good English and guided us carefully through the technique of using the calligraphy brush to make calligraphy letters. We wanted particular names and she wrote them foRead more”
Experience Japanese craftsmanship firsthand by making your own wooden chopsticks in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques in a relaxed, authentic workshop.
“We booked 9am and there was only my partner and I booked in but I really liked that they were accomodating a small group. We made the chopsticks ourselves with guidance then paid extra to have them engraved also. The ladies who were there were…”
Discover authentic Japanese calligraphy and create your own custom T-shirt in Tokyo. A unique, hands-on cultural experience perfect for art lovers and travelers alike.
“Aki, our guide was the best, nice and kind. The teacher explained the history, the technique and art of the alphabets of Japanese, he was also kind to show us how to write our names and some other words special for us. The activity is…”
Fuji on a clear morning, sushi school by noon and go-karts after dark.