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Explore Japan’s rich heritage with these traditional craft experiences. From Edo Kiriko glass cutting and silver jewelry making to katana forging and knife sharpening, these workshops connect you to centuries-old artistry. Try your hand at sake blending, Kodo incense ceremony, or crafting specialty goods like Kaki no Ha Zushi. Whether you're crafting, tasting, or observing master artisans, these experiences offer a deep dive into Japan’s cultural craftsmanship.

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Hands-on Painting Experience in Kyoto Customize a Fox Mask Daruma or Wind Chime

Lovely lantern painting

2025/11/13 Families Nata

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

Create Your Unique Knife: Japanese Knife Sharpening and Handling Experience

Authentic knife-smithing experience

2025/10/11 Couples Akiko

Takato Matsudaira was instructive, protective, and kind as he taught us about the knife-making process. It gave us a renewed appreciation for the knives that we use every day. At the end of this class, we produced wobb... more

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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Our 1st glass cutting experience

2025/10/08 Couples Rebecca

This class was so much fun. Our sensei was amazing. We received excellent explanations & demonstrations to help us understand the process. I would highly recommend this class!!

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

A Glass of Memories! 😍

2025/03/26 Solo Travelers PawBehaviour

A little tricky to find the shop initially. Instructor was efficient & very patient with everyone. Lots of time to practice before you do your own glass which was great. Very enjoyable experience! ❤️

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Group of 6 from Hawaii glass etching experience

2025/03/19 Friends Char

We were concerned about doing this….as it is described as “glass etching”. Something we have not done ever in our life, but we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised at the process. The instructor took... more

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Handmade Pure Silver Ice Cream Spoon Workshop in Tokyo Experience Edo Tradition

A must do

2025/02/08 Solo Travelers Silver spoon

Such as traditional experience with lovely hosts. Really enjoyed the process and can away with such a great gist and memory.

Traditional Crafts | Book Japan Tours, Activities & Things to Do with VELTRA
Explore Japan’s rich heritage with these traditional craft experiences. From Edo Kiriko glass cutting and silver jewelry making to katana forging and knife sharpening, these workshops connect you to centuries-old artistry. Try your hand at sake blending, Kodo incense ceremony, or crafting specialty goods like Kaki no Ha Zushi. Whether you're crafting, tasting, or observing master artisans, these experiences offer a deep dive into Japan’s cultural craftsmanship.