Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

What to expect

Learn how to make elegant cut glass in the traditional Edo Kiriko style when visiting Tokyo. Create your own unique designs, and take home a little bit of Japanese culture!

What's included

• Lesson/ Transparent glass
• Japanese-speaking instructor
• English-speaking assistant

About this experience

Starting at

08:30, 10:15, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00

Schedule

1. Meet at sokichi
2. Begin Glass Cutting Experience

   The first floor is the gallery and you will be working in the second floor.

   
3. Glass Selection

   Pick from 10 types of glasses.

   
4. Watch the Instructor

   The instructor will show a sample on how it is done. You will receive step by step instructions, so beginners will be comfortable during the process.

   
5. Sketching the Bottom

   You will draw an outline of the design you would like on the bottom of the glass first.

   
6. Practice Carving

   Get a hang of how the carving is done with a practice glass.

   
7. Carving

   You will begin etching from the bottom. Carefully carve out your design according to your preferred thickness.

   
8. Sketching the Sides

   Continue drawing on the side of the glass and repeat the process of carving.

   
9. Complete!

   You finished making your very own traditional Edo-style Kiriko glass cup of your own.

   
10. Check-out

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Sokichi

  2-1-14, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo

  

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  The Sokichi workshop is across the street from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station (Ginza Metro Line), right next to the gonpachi (権八）building.

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Cancellation policy