Crafts, Tokyo tours & activities, fun things to do in Tokyo

Crafts

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Lovers of arts and crafts will find a large variety of activities to choose from. Check out traditional Japanese arts like pottery, fabric dyeing and kanzashi pin making. Try tour hand at more current trends like making cute plastic food samples or decorating your phone case with crystals. You can also create your own jewelry and accessories for a wearable souvenir. The choice is yours!

Pottery/Ceramics

Make your own unique pottery creations as a useful souvenir of your trip to Japan. Using hand-forming, potter's wheels or other techniques, watch as your cups, bowls and plates take shape. Perfect for crafty guests or those traveling with kids.
Edo Kiriko

Edo Kiriko is a method of glass cutting that involves clear colors and geometric patterns. A practice that dates back to the Edo Period, this style is celebrated to this day with the glassware products popular both in Japan and abroad. Learn the basics of making this intricate design and bring home a gorgeous souvenir of your trip to Japan.
Plastic Food Samples

Japan's food samples have become famous worldwide. Try your hand at creating your own plastic food art, and experience this unique bit of local culture! At Japanese restaurants, you will often see plastic food in the display windows, which let potential customers know what the dishes actually look like. A big hit with visitors from abroad, now you can try making your own version of these neat food samples.
Traditional Crafts

Japan has many fascinating traditional arts and crafts to try. Learn how to dye intricate designs onto cloth, paint elegant designs using black ink, or craft your own elegant Japanese accessory. From local pottery styles to traditional decor, don't miss the chance to experience Japan's many art forms.
Kintsugi

Beautiful both in form and concept, kintsugi is the art of repairing damaged or broken ceramics by joining and painting broken pieces with a special mixture of lacquer and powdered gold, silver or platinum. Learn the basics and the philosophy of this traditional art and bring home a remarkable souvenir that doubles an excellent conversation piece.
Fabric Dyeing and Weaving

Famous for its elegant textiles, Japan is the perfect place to try your hand at fabric dyeing.From traditional chusen to funky indigo tie dye, make a wearable souvenir of your trip. For a really special experience, you can even try weaving.
Jewelry

Learn how to make your very own jewelry and accessories, a piece of art you can proudly wear every day. Forge rings with your partner or make Buddhist rosaries out of special stones and give to family and friends as protective charms. From glamorous nail art to fashionable crystal decoration, there is sure to be an experience that catches your fancy.
Painting

Paint colorful designs on ceramics for colorful home decor or try your hand at traditional ink wash painting (sumie). No experience needed, just bring your creativity and learn useful tips from the instructors. Try out local art styles, and bring home a unique memento of your travels.

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Simple Japanese Kintsugi Gold Repair Technique Class near Shin Koenji

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery using lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold. Create beauty out of breakages, and enjoy a truly unique work of art.

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USD54.78

(56 reviews)

Sun, Wed, Thu, Sat

2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Cook up some tasty looking food samples, the perfect thing to do in Tokyo! Try your hand at creating your own plastic food art for a unique bit of local culture. From sweets to sushi, take your pick.

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From USD9.86

(83 reviews)

Daily

(morning, afternoon)
Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

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!

English Available

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USD29.58

(7 reviews)

Daily

1.5 - 2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Japanese Indigo Dyeing or Batik Traditional Dyeing Workshop in Asakusa

Choose from washcloths, handkerchiefs, T-shirts and more to stencil and dye in a traditional style. Give the classic art of batik a try and carefully lay out your design.

English Available

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From USD31.77

(5 reviews)

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

(morning, afternoon)
Half Day Traditional Cloth and T-Shirt Indigo Dyeing Lesson in Asakusa

Transform your choice of T-shirt, tote bag, Japanese wash cloth or handkerchief into an indigo dyed piece of usable art. Create something truly one of a kind.

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From USD17.53

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

1 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
Furoshiki Cloth Wrapping Class in Tokyo at TJT Studio
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Furoshiki are a type of Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes and gifts, even water bottles. Combine practicality and style!

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USD39.44

(1 review)

Weekday

1 hour(s) (morning)
Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Trendy Kichijoji

Ride a train about 20 minutes from Shinjuku or Shibuya and try traditional saori Japanese weaving. Even if it your first time, you can create a unique and colorful scarf.

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USD34.51

(2 reviews)

Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

(morning, afternoon)
Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

Create a woven scarf in 4 hours while working with your favorite color and learning traditional Japanese crafts. Take your time and create a uniquely you wearable souvenir.

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USD34.51

(3 reviews)

Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat

(morning, afternoon)
Half Day Traditional Japanese Cloth Weaving Experience in Asakusa

Use a classic weaving loom to get hands on with traditional techniques and create a pair of coasters or cute mat, perfect for the house. All ages can join this family friendly tour.

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From USD18.08

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

0.5 - 1.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Put brush to paper and watch magnificent drawings take shape. Learn the basics of Japanese Sumie painting in a fun lesson with a friendly English speaking teacher, in the heart of Tokyo.

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USD18.26

(12 reviews)

Sun, Wed, Thu, Sat

(afternoon)
Stone Juzu Buddhist Rosary Making Lesson in Daikanyama

Handmake your own rosary, perfect as a meditation aid, and a traditional tool of Buddhism in our open cafe. The gentle stone also makes a great present.

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From USD13.69

(2 reviews)

Daily

1.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Make a Traditional Tenugui Hand Dyed Towel in Eastern Tokyo

Create your very own unique tenugui hand towel featuring a bright and vivid pattern with traditional chusen dyeing techniques. It makes for a useful and fun souvenir.

English Available

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From USD45.65

(2 reviews)

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Half Day Edo Kiriko Glass Soy Sauce Bottle Making Lesson in Tokyo

Lesson to make a chic and practical soy sauce bottle out of glass. It is very easy to make even for children, making this an educational and active family friendly tour.

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USD36.52

Daily

1 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Glass Engraving with Sand Blasting Lesson in Ichigaya

Experience a special sandblasting session where you engrave cute designs on your selected piece of glassware. Great for gifts, souvenirs or for every day use at home.

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From USD27.39

(2 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

(morning, afternoon, evening)
Make Your Own Silver Promise Rings or Wedding Rings in Tokyo

With the help of jewelry designer Noriko Hasegawa, make your own silver rings. A lovely unique souvenir of your visit to Tokyo, or a heartfelt way to celebrate your engagement or marriage.

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USD118.32

(3 reviews)

Weekday

3 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Origami Paper Folding Class in Traditional Asakusa

Learn the traditional Japanese paper craft of origami in the friendly atmosphere of Asakusa! Create tiny paper cranes, seasonal flowers and more, with help from your expert instructor.

English Available

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USD27.39

(2 reviews)

Daily

1 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
2-Day Private Forest Therapy® Tour & Local Culture Experience from Shinjuku
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Go off the beaten path to experience both nature and culture in a peaceful town in western Tokyo. Take part in a traditional fabric dyeing workshop, explore a limestone cave and relax in a serene forest all with a private English-speaking guide!

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From USD728.54

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Daily

2 day (morning)
Japanese Perfumed Incense Sachet Making Experience in Asakusa

Step back in time to historic Edo as you use high quality materials to mix a gentle scented sachet, perfect for adding a touch of Japan to your home. The instructor will also teach you about incense!

English Available

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USD54.78

Thu

1.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Glass Kanzashi Hair Ornament Making Class in Trendy Kichijoji

From creating the colorful Venetian glass-style bead to securing it to the cherry or ebony hair pin, create a unique kanzashi accessory! Beautiful with kimono or as a souvenir you can use everyday.

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USD41.08

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

1.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
Half Day Traditional Japanese Glass Craft Edo Kiriko Workshop in Tokyo

Learn Edo Kiriko glass art, passed down through the centuries, and create your very own personal drinking glass or uniquely patterned paperweight.

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USD44.37

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

1 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)