Craft Workshops, Tokyo tours & activities, fun things to do in Tokyo

Craft Workshops

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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 your 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!

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.
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.
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.
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.
Cloth Weaving

Experience Japan in a unique way, getting into the very fabric of traditional crafts as you try your hand at weaving. Use a classic loom and get hands-on to create coasters or mats or try Japanese saori weaving to create a scarf. Let your creativity flow and create a keepsake which you can use in your daily life and remind you of your time in Japan. Choose from a variety of family-friendly weaving activities here on VELTRA.
Other Craft Workshops

Japan is known for excellent craftsmanship. Hone that attitude of excellence in craftsmanship as you try your hand at making Persian tiles or stone Juzu Buddhist rosaries. Craft promise rings or wedding rings for your sweetheart under the tutelage of jewelry designer Noriko Hasegawa, sandblast designs onto glassware or make a delicate glass kanzashi hair ornament.

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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
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Get introduced to kintsugi, a century-old Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum. Learn the basics of this ancient art in a small class taught by highly-acclaimed artisans and create beauty out of breakages.

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USD78.70

Daily

2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
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Traditional Cloth and T-Shirt Indigo Dyeing Workshop 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 with helpful English assistance!

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From USD19.67

(5 reviews)

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No.3

Handmade Ceramic Gift Making Class in Central Tokyo

Make a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special in your life during this fun pottery class! The instructors will make sure you know all the tips and tricks of the trade.

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USD48.69

Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat

2 hour(s) (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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USD37.18

(6 reviews)

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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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USD37.18

(8 reviews)

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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.

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From USD44.27

(8 reviews)

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Make a Traditional Tenugui Hand Dyed Towel in Eastern Tokyo
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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.

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From USD49.18

(3 reviews)

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Glass Kanzashi Hair Ornament Making Class in Trendy Kichijoji
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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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USD44.27

(1 review)

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1.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon, evening)
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 USD14.76

(4 reviews)

Daily

1.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Japanese Culture Experience Tour in Nihonbashi
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Make your way into the curious world of Japanese culture and tradition. Visit a local Shinto shrine, discover gold leaf, and try using Japanese knives as you visit the various shops in COREDO!

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USD14.76

(3 reviews)

Daily

1.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
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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USD129.85

(8 reviews)

Weekday

3 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 USD32.46

(2 reviews)

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Traditional Japanese Cloth Weaving Experience in Asakusa

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

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From USD19.48

(2 reviews)

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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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USD47.81

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

1 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Ceramic Gift Making Introductory Pottery Workshop in Tokyo

Perfect as decor or personalized favors, create unique piece of pottery art and make your very own, personalized ceramic gift to give to someone special.

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USD90.89

Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat

2 hour(s) (afternoon)
Genuine Persian Tile Making Course in Tokyo

Learn traditional patterns and make your own custom tiles in this unique ceramics class! This beautiful craft brings intricate art and culture to life.

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USD51.94

Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat

2 hour(s) (afternoon)