All Reviews for Art & Crafts Workshops

I thought it was just an experience of blowing glass for ten minutes, but there were also steps for adding cracks and expanding the glass. With the assistance of the craftsmen, a very beautiful glass was created. It was a lot of fun.

１０分間でガラスを吹く体験だけかと思いましたが、ひびを入れる工程だったり、グラスを広げる作業だったり職人さんのアシストを受けながらとてもきれいなグラスが出来上がりました。とても楽しかったです。

I thought it was just an experience of blowing glass for ten minutes, but there were also steps for adding cracks and expanding the glass. With the assistance of the craftsmen, a very beautiful glass was created. It was a lot of fun.

１０分間でガラスを吹く体験だけかと思いましたが、ひびを入れる工程だったり、グラスを広げる作業だったり職人さんのアシストを受けながらとてもきれいなグラスが出来上がりました。とても楽しかったです。

I thought it was just an experience of blowing glass for ten minutes, but there were also steps for adding cracks and expanding the glass. With the assistance of the craftsmen, a very beautiful glass was created. It was a lot of fun.

１０分間でガラスを吹く体験だけかと思いましたが、ひびを入れる工程だったり、グラスを広げる作業だったり職人さんのアシストを受けながらとてもきれいなグラスが出来上がりました。とても楽しかったです。

I had heard that the staff would be kind and helpful based on reviews, but I was worried that with so many people, there might not be enough time to work at the stations. However, in reality, there was one instructor for every six students, and each student had their own workstation. The instruction was thorough and attentive, and there was plenty of time to work. It was more challenging than I expected, but after practicing, I was able to decide on a design that suited my skill level, and I think I ended up with something really good.

口コミで親切に教えてもらえるとありましたが、人が多く作業台も人と使うとゆっくり作業する時間ないかも…と心配してました。
実際は先生1人に生徒6人で1人一台ずつ作業台があり、しっかり丁寧に教えてもらえて作業時間もたっぷりありました。
思ったより難しかったですが、練習した後にデザインを決めれたので、実力に見合った柄を選べて良いものが出来たと思います。

I participated with a total of five friends, including both American and Japanese friends. It was everyone's first time, but we enjoyed choosing glasses, selecting designs, and the entire experience. Even if we made mistakes, the unique flavors of handmade items created great memories. Everyone was incredibly focused, so time flew by!

アメリカ人の友達と日本人の友達、合計5人で参加しました。全員初めてでしたが、グラス選び、デザイン選び、体験まで楽しむことができました。失敗しても手作りならではの味が出て良い思い出。全員ものすごく集中していたので、時間が経つのがあっという間でした！

I was able to practice thoroughly and immerse myself with peace of mind.

It was challenging, but I was able to focus and enjoy the experience, so I would like to try a different design next time.

練習をしっかりさせてもらえて、安心して没頭出来ました

難しかったですが、集中して楽しく体験出来たので、次は違うデザインで体験したいなと思います

It was such a special experience to spend a few hours with the owners of KUGE studio. They are both pottery artists and took the time to teach us to create our own kintsugi teacup as well as give us an overview about this traditional art form. Not only was it a meditative art experience but it was so special to connect with these two lovely people. It was one of the best afternoons I spent in Tokyo and I strongly recommend booking this class.

My 3-year-old daughter was able to participate as well. We received assistance each time, but we were able to complete our work successfully. They provided explanations for each step, and the two people in the workshop were polite and pleasant. They shared that Okinawa's cherry blossoms are different from those in Tokyo, and on our way back, we took an early cherry blossom walk in the nearby park. (The cherry blossoms in Okinawa are of a type that doesn't shed petals and had a stronger pink color.) Due to flight delays and road traffic, we had to change our schedule, and the office staff were very helpful. Thank you very much.

3歳の娘も体験できました。補助に都度都度はいりましたが無事に作品を完成することができました。ひとつひとつの工程に説明をいれていただき、工房の二人の方が丁寧で感じのよい方でした。沖縄の桜は東京とは違いますよというおはなしをいただき帰りにとなりの公園？で一足早くお花見散歩して帰りました。(沖縄の桜は花びらが散ることがないタイプで桃色が強かったです)
飛行機遅延と道路渋滞で日時変更をさせていただき事務所の方にも大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

My first experience with Edo Kiriko was challenging but fun. They let you practice, so you don't have to carve directly onto the glass without any preparation, which makes it manageable. I was a bit shocked to find out that colored glasses come with an additional fee; it might have been mentioned somewhere, though.

初めての江戸切子体験、難しいですが楽しかったです　練習もさせて下さるし、ぶっつけ本番でグラスに彫るわけではないのでなんとかなります　色付きのグラスは追加料金がかかるというのはちょっとショックでした　どこかに書いてあったのかもしれないけど。

My teenage daughter and I had a wonderful time at the workshop! We enjoyed every minute of it and are delighted to have a great souvenir to take home with us.

We enjoyed every minute of this workshop! The teacher was very informative and gave everyone personal attention, making suggestions and only too happy for us to continue practicing if we weren't confident of going onto our personal glass. At the end, she glamour shot our glasses, showing them off beautifully. We will definitely be back to try a harder design. Highly recommended!

I wanted to try making food samples, but I hesitated because I wasn't sure what to do with them after making things like tempura and lettuce. However, I really needed a smartphone stand, so that was perfect!

I’ve always enjoyed making things, so I had a lot of fun working on it quietly. 😊

食品サンプルを作ってみたかったけど、天ぷらやレタスは作ってもその後どうするか悩んでなかなか踏み出せなかったけれど、スマホスタンドは使用できるものでちょうど欲しいものでした！

ものづくりが元々好きだったので、黙々と作るのが楽しかったです😊

The Kuge’s are clearly very accomplished in the skills and the art of kintsugi. They are wonderful hosts who were very willing to share their knowledge and experience and help us create a unique kintsugi piece. Will definitely try to do another session with them when we come back to Tokyo!

The fourth and first graders experienced it. At first, I was worried about how it would turn out, but the staff taught them patiently without rushing, and they were able to complete their works on their own. The finished products turned out even better than I imagined. Although there were some mistakes, they turned out beautifully, and I was very satisfied.

四年生と一年生の子供が体験しました。最初はどうなってしまうかなと心配していましたが、スタッフの方が焦らさずにしっかり教えてくださり、自分たちでちゃんと作品を仕上げることができました。出来上がりも想像以上によく、失敗してしまった箇所もありましたが素敵に出来上がり大満足でした。

Yoshie-san is talented and impressive as an artist, and manages to make something she’s dedicated so much time to accessible to even first-timers!

I participated with my clumsy husband. It was easy to access International Street, and we had a great time. My husband was reluctant to join since it's not his strong suit, but he seemed to enjoy completing it. The instructions were thorough, which made the experience reassuring. It's located on the second floor of a building near the Calbee shop. The experience room is at the back and not visible from the street, so you need to go up the stairs and turn once you reach the top.

不器用な夫と参加しました。国際通りでアクセスもしやすく楽しかったです。
夫は苦手なので渋々参加でしたが楽しそうに完成させていました。
説明が丁寧で安心して体験できます。
カルビーショップのそばの建物の2階にあります。体験の部屋は裏側になっていて通りからみえないので階段を上った先を曲がるとあります。

so great! we had family on island for the holidays and thought it would be really special to make chopsticks from Shikwasa wood. & you get to personalize it at the end too! The teachers are lovely, kind and patient. It shows they truly connect with the art of forming your own chopstick. even with the language barrier it was clear and simply to do (though not exactly easy!) Highly recommended!

The staff are kind and teach you patiently. First, you loosen the straight ramen noodles and place them on a plate, then pour the soup over them, and finally add the toppings in your preferred layout. The finished product is very satisfying. I highly recommend it.

お店の方が優しく丁寧に教えてくださいます。
最初はまっすぐなラーメンの麺をほぐしながらお皿に乗せて、スープをかけて、好きなレイアウトで具材を乗せるという手順です。
満足度の高い完成品になりました。
おすすめです。

The instructor was very kind, and although the design was difficult, I was able to complete it with their advice! I'm happy to have made a glass that I'm satisfied with. I will cherish it from now on (^^).

教えてくれる方がとても親切で、難しいデザインでしたがアドバイスいただいたりして最後まで作ることができました！
満足な出来のグラスができて嬉しいです。これから愛用していきます(^^)

This was my first time using a private taxi like this. Since it was a personal trip rather than a tour, I was worried that things might not go smoothly, but the driver was very attentive and helped me with my plans. They offered great ideas and provided knowledge and experience beyond what I had researched.

I was deeply moved by the rich history and experiences of the areas of Ureshino, Takeo, Arita, and Hasami, which were even more profound than what I had learned beforehand. Above all, I was able to enjoy the trip while being comforted by a kind, polite, and knowledgeable driver.

I am truly glad that I used this "Onsen Taxi."

初めてこういった貸切タクシーに乗車しました。ツアーではない個人旅行だったので、うまくまわることができないかもと不安でしたが、いきたいと思っていたところを親身に相談に乗ってくださり、アイデアも出してくださるし、それ以上の知識や経験を提供してくださいました。

自分たちが事前に調べていった歴史や経験よりも深く豊かな嬉野や武雄、有田、波佐見という土地に感動しながら、そして何よりも優しく丁寧で穏やかで知見深い運転手さんに癒されながら楽しむことができました。

本当に本当にこの「温泉タクシー」を利用して良かったです。

I was taught very carefully, and I was able to create a glass that I’m satisfied with. It's great that I can take it home on the same day! I'm already enjoying some delicious sake.

凄く丁寧に教えて頂き、納得のいくグラスができました。
当日持って帰れるのも良いです！
早速、美味しいお酒を飲んでます。

My 4 year old and I had a great time making our cupcake and tart. The teacher was so kind and patient, and could cater to us with our lack of Japanese. There was even a playground with a roller slide in the park next to the building, which was perfect for keeping our 1 year old busy while we participated.

We had such a great time creating our little cupcake and fruit tart! The instructor was so kind and spoke very good English, while simultaneously explaining to another group of visitors in Japanese. It was also a nice change of pace from running around Tokyo to sit and do a craft. We had a hard time choosing additional souvenirs (a magnet and keychain) from their wide selection, and it felt nice to buy from a local business versus the mass produced ones you’ll see in tourist shops. We’d love to come back and do a larger craft next time we’re in town!

I had wonderful experience painting a lantern with Japanese motives 😁😍 o love how it was packaged in the end, great experience 😍

I did the mini curry rice phone stand and it was a really fun activity. the instructions and guidance was so clear and it made the activity run smoothly with no mistakes :)

My son and I loved making the curry rice. The instructor was really patient and helpful!

We had such a wonderful time learning kintsugi! The detail and time this lovely couple takes to teach you the craft is so personal. I will forever treasure the experience.

I was looking forward to my first kiriko experience. After practicing a few times, it was straight to the main event. I received a brief explanation at first, but then I felt a bit abandoned. I think the enjoyment of the experience varies depending on the instructor.

初めての切り子体験を楽しみにしてました。
練習を何度かし、直ぐ本番。
たんたんと最初に説明を受け
そのあとは放置された印象。
教えてくれる方により
楽しさが違うと思いました。

I experienced kintsugi for the first time. I found Kuge Craft on Google Maps and loved the warm and calming atmosphere. The owner couple was very kind and taught us patiently.

I brought a small plate for my cat, but I was also able to repair a teacup. Now, I cherish and use everything at home!

The group size was small, which allowed us to enjoy the experience leisurely. For those driving, there is a parking space right next to the shop.

I definitely want to go again!

初めて金継ぎを体験しました。
GoogleマップでKuge Craftを見つけて、あたたかくて落ち着いた雰囲気が気に入りました。
オーナーご夫婦はとても優しく、親切で、丁寧に教えてくださいました。

猫用の小さなお皿を持って行ったのですが、それだけでなく湯のみも直すことができました。
今は全部うちで大切に使っています！

グループの人数も少なくて、ゆったり楽しめました。
車の方には、お店のすぐ横に駐車スペースもあります。

またぜひ行きたいです！

The staff were very polite and taught me well, and I was able to create something I am very satisfied with! I would love to go again if I have the chance to visit Tokyo! ✨

スタッフの方も丁寧に教えて下さり、とても満足のモノを作ることができました！
また東京に行く機会があれば行きたいです✨