Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Jessica , 2023/07/16This was a wonderful hands-on experience in which you learn from two masters the craft of mending broken things. You are served tea and snacks to begin, then you get to choose an antique item to repair. You are guided step by step through the process and you end up with a functional and beautiful piece of your own to take home. highly recommend even if you don't think of yourself as crafty.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
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A therapeutic and interesting way to learn about Japanese culture
Reviewed by: Ryan , 2023/07/14While the shop is a little out of the way (about a 15 minute walk from the nearest train station), it's 100% worth it. The people working and hosting you treat you like family and teach you about Kintsugi in an easy to understand way. And yes at least one of them knows English so that's not an issue. The shop is small but homey and the activity itself is very calming. Coming from someone who is not only bad at art but actively dislikes it, I plan to do this again when I come back to Japan. It will take anywhere from 2-3 hours total so keep that in mind. If you are on the fence about this, please do it. The people are lovely and you get to create and keep a unique souvenir all while learning a little bit about the Japanese culture, well worth it.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/13 |
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Excellent Experience!!
Reviewed by: Rhianna, 2023/06/29We really loved our experience learning Kintsugi here. We learned a lot, enjoyed the process, and will definitely keep practicing Kintsugi when we get home! The hosts were absolutely lovely people, and I highly recommend this course. Thank you
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
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An incredible and rare Kintsugi experience!
Reviewed by: Megan, 2023/06/13Kuge Crafts is a gorgeous studio, with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable owners. You learn the whole process from start to finish here, and walk away with a completed project. I have never seen another experience like it, and I'm so glad I got to experience this craft firsthand!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/11 |
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It’s much more than just Kintsugi.
Reviewed by: Michelle, 2023/05/10Wow. There is so much to say about this experience. First, if you take the meaning and the process to heart, it is a very powerful experience. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko are kind, patient, attentive, and thoughtful teachers, and extremely cool people in general. They give you the guidance, and you have your process. Being with others in the intimate space was also really nice. This was beautiful and healing for me. They will teach you Kintsugi but are also ushers and stewards of the incredible potential the process holds for each person. I think it could be really fun if you just want to learn the craft and eat a yummy piece of cake, but there is a LOT more there if you allow it. Amazing.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/08 |
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A wonderful afternoon
Reviewed by: Thomas, 2023/04/26An incredibly calming and enlightening activity! Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are such kind and informative teachers who offer history and culture lessons whilst teaching the ancient art of kintsugi. The entire session was built around the interests of the participants and so much information was given for us to continue the craft at home. Yoshika also kindly gave a mini tour of the workshop and showed ceramics which had been featured on an international TV documentary. I will 100% return. Thank you, Kuge Crafts!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
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Unbelievably amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Riccardo, 2023/01/29Really recommended experience for anyone looking to take a deep breath in the traditional Japanese arts! Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are very kind and welcoming, and work hard to make you feel comfortable. They're also incredibly talented at kintsugi, and are excellent at showing beginners how to get started.
The tea and sweets make you feel like at your (japanese) home!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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Great fun
Reviewed by: Chris, 2022/12/22Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro were great hosts! I had a lot of fun. They taught us the basics of kintsugi and showed us what materials we needed if we wanted to do it on our own. They are super knowledgeable about ceramics and pottery of all kinds as well and are eager to answer any questions you have. I cant wait to get home and break my own cups and bowls.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/21 |
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An unforgettable experience
Reviewed by: Robin Curran, 2022/08/07Do not miss this amazing experience. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko take you on a memorable journey into an ancient art form and offer a glimpse into the Japanese culture that most tourists miss entirely. I had seen an article on Kintsugi long ago and the whole philosophy behind it fascinated me so I sought this out when I came to Japan to visit my son. Choosing the right person to instruct you is critical, and this lovely couple could not have been more welcoming. I was greeted with smiles, delicious tea and homemade Japanese sweets and felt right at home. Their method of instruction, with a nice balance between verbal and written instruction in English and hands on demonstration was perfect. And I was given the piece of pottery I repaired, lovingly packaged for the trip home. I am confident I could not have chosen a better option for this activity elsewhere. I plan to continue my Kintsugi learning journey; In fact, I went out the next day and purchased the supplies with the help of Yoshiko and I am excited to begin my first project after arriving home.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/06 |
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Lovely kintsugi experience with skilled, welcoming hosts
Reviewed by: Yen, 2022/07/11I highly recommend this kintsugi experience to anyone looking to try their hand at this traditional Japanese art! The hosts are kind and welcoming, and work hard to make you feel comfortable. They're also incredible talented at kintsugi, and are excellent at showing beginners how to get started. Despite that, they know an important part of the experience is doing it yourself, and they're quick to pass over the tools and encourage you to give it a try, while remaining on hand to provide any needed help.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/10 |
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Such a great experience!
Reviewed by: Bonnie Humphrey, 2022/05/27I took my 16 year old and we had such a great time. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro welcomed us with such warmth I felt like we were walking into their home. They taught us clearly and easily how to do the kintsugi and really made it interesting. They explained about the mindset behind it. Yoshiko even kindly worked on broken mask that I brought, helping me fix it! They were so eager and excited to introduce us to the world of kintsugi!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/26 |
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Authentic Japanese craft experience
Reviewed by: MMm, 2020/03/16The hosts were so welcoming and English was no problem. I learnt their craft from true artists who genuinely want to share this skill with others. The studio was great, the snack delicious and the whole experience truly memorable. I left with my own piece of Kintsugi and Japan’s culture.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/14 |
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Great workshop with lovely instructors
Reviewed by: SBruisten, 2020/03/16This workshop was amazing! One of my best experiences while in Japan.
You only get to learn the basics and repair one small cup, but the instructors let you know what to buy in order to do more kintsugi in the future. You also get shown many examples which are very inspiring. I really feel like fixing up more stuff in the future, which will be easy since we received a set of instructions to follow at home as well!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
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Kintsugi Class Tokyo
Reviewed by: Martha J, 2020/03/08This class was absolutely terrific! The teachers are talented artists who also speak great English! The class was very thorough and they have considered every aspect of it- full demonstration, written instructions, and a bilingual shopping list so students can purchase their own materials. The tea and pastry at the beginning of class was a nice touch too. Can’t recommend this experience ENOUGH! The traditional teacup I chose to repair is from the late Edo period (also explained in class), and is a wonderful momento from my trip. Thank you so much!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/06 |
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Kintsugi Experience on Honeymoon
Reviewed by: Ken and Jun, 2020/03/07My wife and I had a great time learning Kintsugi here on our honeymoon. Staff and owner were very friendly, welcoming and informative. They teach really well and are very helpful if you have questions. Worth our time and would come back again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop
Reviewed by: Katherine , 2020/03/03This was a well planned and facilitated experience by two delightful artisans. The kintsugi art is meditative and allows creativity and self expression. I look at “ broken” things differently now, and am eager to try the technique on my own with the materials I was able to purchase with the advice of the artisans. They teach the technique with patience and care that participants understand the art and culture of Japan more deeply. It was a peak experience for me, both unusual and heart warming.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
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Best Experience in Tokyo!
Reviewed by: Karen, 2020/03/02The hosts are very helpful & welcoming. A great chance to learn kintsugi :)
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| Activity Date: | 2020/02/28 |
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Wonderful Experience
Reviewed by: Monika, 2020/02/16The hosts did not only share there great skills of Kintsugi with us, also the friendly atmosphere was overwhelming! They gave us a nice welcome with homemade desert and delicious apple tea. We could choose a piece of damaged ceramics and then practice step by step. The hosts also gave us many useful tips and informations in very good Englisch, a hand-out and - very important: a Shopping-List. And at last they even sent us nice Fotos they had taken during the workshop.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/12 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Ireland , 2020/01/13Was such a lovely experience with amazing little touches from the hosts including delicious homemade apple tea ! The hosts were very friendly and had great English and were very exited to teach us the tradition of their culture ! Everything is done with care and to perfection ! Even the way they wrap up your piece and pop it in a bag is done so thoughtfully ! Would highly recommend this experience if your in Tokyo. It’s also a great way to meet and chat to some locals
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/09 |
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Fantastic experience of Japanese repair technique
Reviewed by: Arjen, 2020/01/11This was one of my most valuable experiences in Japan in four and a half months of staying. You are very warmly welcomed with a drink (there is more than enough for a couple of drinks) and a homemade cake.
The couple helps you out working on your piece of choice (or your own cup! I brought my own cup which I found in the woods of Chichibu), explain which tool is for what and how to do what you are about to do. You can do this at your own pace and you do not have to fear not having stable hands or not being able to pull it off. They will always support you in getting a beautiful piece to take home.
They will show you what you need to buy from Tokyu Hands to execute the technique at home and give you a tour through their works and their workshop in the building on the left.
If you're in Tokyo, got some spare time or want to learn a Japanese craft, definitely recommended to go here! English is no problem!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/18 |
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A great morning learning a great skill
Reviewed by: Josh , 2020/01/06This was a fantastic experience for my wife and myself to sit with 2 very skilled teachers and learn about Kintsugi.
A very warm and inviting environment, you are greeted with a delicious treat and tea or coffee.
It's then straight into learning different aspects of Kintsugi.
At the end of the class your item is packaged securely and neatly ready for you to take home.
The Shop is very easy to locate, just follow the directions provided when booking. The walk from the station is around 10 minutes, with some family marts on the way if a toilet is required.
We will definitely be coming back during our next trip.
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| Activity Date: | 2020/01/04 |
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Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Athena, 2019/12/20Me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The hosts were amazing people, super helpful and so welcoming and treated us like friends! We learned so much and came out feeling proud. All our questions answered and the couple is eager to help and make you feel accomplished! Highly recommended.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/06 |
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Kintsugi course
Reviewed by: Mahazosoa , 2019/12/14I really enjoyed this two hours and a half of Kintsugi. we got a lot of information on the techniques and on Japanese culture as well. It was organised in order that that we can continue on our own. The materials were well listed and described and I found them easily in Tokyu hands. many many thanks
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
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kintsugi workshop
Reviewed by: stevie, 2019/12/11The walk from train station to the workshop was delightful in the morning of a day in November. Extremely well structured and presented content. Delicious homemade tea and snacks. Concisely explained and taught skills fundamentally required for us as beginners who might very well be engaging ourselves with the art in the future. It amends not only ceramics but many other things that might have been put away for unspoken reasons for ages. Kintsugi from now on is more than just a new skill to me. It's going to be a way of life.
Yoshi and Yoshiko, thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
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Definitely a good idea to spend a great time - come with friends or alone!
Reviewed by: Cecile, 2019/12/06Very warm and simple introduction to kintsugi with the possibility to check picture books about its history and evolution.
As a complete beginner I was glad to meet the adorable teachers and to taste their delicious welcome cake and fruit tea :).
This workshop remains one of the best memories of my stay Tokyo! And a list of tools is provided so you can even buy them afterwards.
If you want to spend a good time and discover the basics of contemporary diy kintsugi, while visiting a cute and quiet, non-touristy area of Tokyo, this is your activity!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/09/25 |
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One of the best things I did in Tokyo
Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2019/11/26The kind couple who run Kuge Crafts make very efficient use of the time allotted. You’ll repair only a very small break in a beautiful cup, but while you wait for various materials to harden/dry/etc., you’ll learn about the history of kintsugi, other similar art forms, and other kintsugi techniques besides epoxy putty. The treats served are delicious too. I came away wanting to do this at home; luckily you’ll receive a shopping list and photo to take to Tokyo Hands so you can buy anything you won’t find at home before you leave town.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Anna, 2019/11/20The shop owners are stunning experts of the craft. They were extremely kind and wonderful teachers! An incredible and authentic experience that I recommend to all!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/11/09 |
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Great beginner course
Reviewed by: Jen from Australia , 2019/11/18I really enjoyed this introduction to kintsugi and came away with a lovely souvenir! The couple who ran the course were very patient and the cake was delicious.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/16 |
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Incredible experience - we would certainly go again!
Reviewed by: Antoni, 2019/11/12What a beautiful experience with KUGE Crafts - we would definately visit again as it was educational as well as practical. We really learnt a lot and we took our art home with us!
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| Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
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Such a discovery !
Reviewed by: Sarah, 2019/09/18It has been such a nice experience because the hosts were kind and wanted so much to share their knowledge.
Kintsugi wasn't has difficult as I taught : I've just followed what they showed me.
They explained me where I can buy the tools. They made me discover another kind of japanese artcrafts like liquerware.
I loved the way they welcomed me with a delicious mango pie and a fresh fruits drink.
A delightful moment, I advice you to try this experience !
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/21 |
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