Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

An exquisite experience.

Reviewed by: Roger

We had a wonderful experience at this workshop. You immediately feel at home and enjoy learning both the history of this art as well as the hands on application. The pace of the class and setting are really wonderful. I love that this we have been given the foundations for this practice and can utilize this in our lives. Highly recommend.

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

Creating memories in Japan. 日本の思い出作りに

Reviewed by: renmei

I took my friend who came from abroad to create some memories in Japan. The staff were fluent in English, so even international guests could understand the explanations. They were a bit brusque, but they helped when needed. You really have to push a bit to get the desired results, otherwise, it can turn out a bit flimsy. There was a booth for photographing the completed works, and we had a lot of fun.

海外から友人が来日したので日本での思い出作りにお連れしました。
スタッフさんは英語も堪能で、海外からのお客様でも説明を理解できます。
ちょっとぶっきらぼうですが(笑) 適宜ヘルプしてくれます。
けっこう思いっきり押し付けないと、ひょろひょろした線になります。
完成した作品の撮影用のブースがあり、わいわい楽しめました。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A great activity

Reviewed by: MB

I received a warm welcome and the workshop was comfortable. My guide was kind and knowledgeable and happily helped me when I needed it.
I was pleased with my end product (the ramen bowl) and my guide packaged it very well in a secure box.
I would come back again to complete some of the other food options like the parfait.

I definitely recommend this activity. It doesn't take too long, isn't very messy and the end result looks great.

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

Experience Edo Kiriko in Asakusa! 浅草で江戸切子体験！

Reviewed by: ふう

I signed up because my sister and her husband were coming to play in Tokyo. I thought it might be difficult since it was a three-day weekend, but luckily we were able to make a reservation for four people, and we all worked on it together. Everyone seemed to enjoy it while chatting and thinking about their favorite designs♪
There were a few mistakes, like misaligning the blade or doubling up, but we had a great time and I’m very satisfied with the experience (^^)

　姉夫婦が東京に遊びに来るということで申し込みました。３連休中だし難しいかなーと思っていましたが、運良く４人予約できて、みんなで取り組みました。各々好きなデザインを考えてワイワイ言いながらやって楽しんでもらえたようです♪
　刃を当てる部分がずれたり、二重になっちゃったりしてちょっと失敗しちゃったけど、楽しい時間を過ごせたし、大満足です(^^)

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

First experience with Edo Kiriko. 江戸切子初体験

Reviewed by: うり

It was my first time participating, and I had a lot of fun and got really into it. There are samples available, but since you can design freely, I think it would be beneficial to decide in advance what kind of design you want. This way, you'll spend less time thinking about the design and more time on the actual work. It was a very valuable experience, and I would love to do it again.

初めての参加でしたがすごく楽しくて夢中になりました。
見本はありますが自由にデザインできるため、あらかじめ、どんなデザインにしたいかを決めてから行くとデザインを考える時間が短くなり、作業に時間を割けると思います。
とても貴重な体験でまたやりたいと思いました。

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Wonderful Experience!

Reviewed by: Michie-san

This will be one of my treasured memories from Japan. The Kuges share the essence of this tradition and craft so wonderfully. The little piece we worked on will bring much joy each time I use it.

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Best class ever

Reviewed by: Daniel

It's such a beautiful and healing class! You're in a small place in the suburbs of Tokyo, surrounded by local folks going about their day - and you will learn the subtle art of Kintsugi while sharing stories of life. The owners could not be kinder and more generous and I appreciated so much how easy they made it to understand what to do. I recommend the class to everyone but make sure you are ready to join their world - not demand your own. You will be rewarded. Thank you!!!

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

A delightful and novel experience

Reviewed by: Carolyn Dodd

We were given this Kintsugi Tryout class by our children as a Xmas present. And what a delightful and fun experience it was!
The tiny workshop, filled with examples of kintsugi to provide inspiration, was only just big enough for us both, two other more experienced Japanese students, and our two wonderful teachers Mr and Mrs Kuge. The latter is a force of nature who provided home made lemon cake, endless tea, written and spoken stories about kintsugi in English, and a shopping list to encourage us to pursue our new hobby. The combination with Mr Kuge's quiet expertise provided an atmosphere where we felt free to relax and be creative. We loved every minute of our class and can't wait to see what our tea cups look like after their 2 weeks drying out period.

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

A unique experience! Great for souvenirs too. 珍しい体験！お土産にも。

Reviewed by: はち公

While blown glass and sandblasting are common, it's rare to have the experience of cut glass, so I decided to participate since the price was reasonable.

The session I attended was nearly full. I didn't think much about the design beforehand, but there were plenty of sample works and patterns available, so I could come up with a design on the spot.

I could choose from various colors and shapes of glasses, but the basic fee only covered clear glasses. For colored ones, there was an additional charge of just under 1,000 yen, and for darker colored glasses, it was an extra charge of just under 1,800 yen. (I decided to go for a glass with a pattern that would show well for the additional 1,000 yen.)

After practicing several times, I was able to take on the real thing. The process went from designing the bottom → engraving → designing the sides → engraving. I was pleasantly surprised that I could carve deeper than I expected without breaking it!

Once the glass was finished, I was able to take photos at the booth, and it was placed in a box and handed to me in a paper bag. So, it's fine to come with empty hands or a small bag.

Since I visited in winter and the heating was on, it was warm, but I still felt dry and thirsty without talking. Some people went to buy drinks during the session, so it might be a good idea to bring a bottle of water or a thermos with a lid.

ガラスだと吹きガラスやサンドブラストはよくありますが、切子の体験ができるとの事で珍しい！とお値段も手頃なので参加してみました。

参加した回はほぼ満員でした。
特にデザインを考えないで行きましたが、作品見本や図案が沢山あるのでその場でデザインを考えられました。

いろんな色や形のグラスから選べましたが
基本料金で選べるのは透明のグラスのみ、色付きだと＋1000円弱、更に濃い色のグラスだと1800円弱プラスで掛かります。(せっかくなので模様が見える＋1000円弱のグラスにしました)

何回か練習した後に本番に挑めます。
底のデザイン→彫刻→側面のデザイン→彫刻といった流れ。
思ったより深く削っても割れなく大丈夫でした！

出来上がったグラスはブースで写真を撮らせてもらえて、箱に入れて紙袋に入れて渡してもらえます。なので手ぶらや小さい鞄で来ても大丈夫です。

行った時期が冬で暖房が効いてて暖かいのもあり
喋らなくとも乾燥して喉が渇きました。途中喉が乾いて買いに行く人もいたので、ペットボトルや水筒など蓋のついた飲み物を持参すると良いかもしれません。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Enjoyable experience

Reviewed by: William

The most important thing is being able to communicate in English, and the teacher delivered! Instructions were clear, and kept us engaged.

Some of the materials were ready to go, so do not expect the satisfaction of crafting something from scratch, but its difficulty is suitable for travellers.

You should also read the posters on the wall, and you could see some advice from previous players.

I'd rate the experience 10/10!
(Personally think fried rice is more enjoyable than ramen)

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Sundae making

Reviewed by: Anthony

The host is super nice and we had fun!!! Our sundae parfait looks too real that we want to eat it.

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Lots of fun!

Reviewed by: Kim

Booking was a little bit tricky, it was tough to tell which options were available until checkout. That said, the activity of making a food sample itself was a lot of fun! We made bowls of ramen, and it was interesting to see the process and I am grateful that the instruction could be given in English. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I look forward to doing this again sometime.

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Excellent workshop and experience!

Reviewed by: Tina

Kuge Craft provided a detail direction to their workshop, about 8 mins walk from their workshop. It is a cosy place with plenty of artworks and books references.

The experience is amazing. We were greeted by a lovely snack (delicious homemade cake, crackers and earl grey) with English notes and material list for kintsugi. They break it down step by step making it very easy to follow. Along the way, they would also provide extra information before we even know what questions to ask.

They are such a lovely couple, we hope to get to join their workshop again when we are in Tokyo!

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Amazing and informative Kintsugi workshop!

Reviewed by: Trent

I had a great time at the Kintsugi workshop! The Kuge's were very knowledgeable on the craft and were able to explain in English the history and techniques

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

Kiri glass experience 切子体験　

Reviewed by: ほほほ

I was able to use professional tools and received very careful instruction. The 90 minutes flew by as I focused on the work. Having touched upon the profound world of cut glass, I would like to experience it again.

プロの道具を使わせていただき、とても丁寧に教えていただきました。
集中しての作業に、９０分があっという間でした。奥の深い切子の世界に触れたので、また、体験したいと思いました。

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Intimate experience with artists with 40 years of experience!

Reviewed by: J. Conroy

The Kuges are kind, funny, and generous teachers. Good English and fulfilling experience! Bought material to practice kintsugi at home! One of our best memories from Tokyo!

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

スムーズ

Reviewed by: Asmico

少し到着が遅れましたが、スムーズに制作ができました。
いろいろ教えてもらって、話をするのも楽しかったです。
もう少し難しいサンプル作りも出来ればと思います。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Very fun!

Reviewed by: Barbara

Owner and stuff were amazingly friendly and took the time to explain the instructions. I laughed when one of the staff members to please flatten the ramen noodles like a frisbee. These are awesome souvenirs and me and the boyfriend enjoyed it a lot. It's a unique experience for sure. The class itself doesn't take too long, maybe 30-40 minutes? It depends on how many things you're making and if the instructor is busy. If you have the chance, i highly recommend this experience! You take your product home right away, they packaged my deluxe parfait very carefully in a box and then into a bag to take home. It'll take 24 hours for the silicone (the "whipped cream" to fully harden.

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

It was very fun! とても楽しい！

Reviewed by: piroko

I visited with my sister and her husband (who live in America). They were able to assist us in English, and we all had a great time working together. It became a wonderful memory for the family!

妹夫婦（アメリカ在住）と訪問しました。
英語でも対応してくださり、全員で楽しく作業することができました。
家族での良い思い出となりました！

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Kind people and well run kintsugi

Reviewed by: Nick

Really enjoyed our experience doing Kintsugi in Tokyo, would recommend to anyone who is interested in this craft. They helped also with information on where to buy products to do craft at home.

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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

A casual Edo Kiriko experience. 気軽にできる江戸切子体験

Reviewed by: Hitomi♪

You can experience glass cutting while taking private lessons in a small workshop. You can choose your favorite patterns and glass shapes from many options, and the style is to carve on your own based on the teacher's advice.

When moving on to a new pattern, you can practice on a practice glass, so I managed to avoid any major mistakes during the actual carving.

It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to escape the hustle and bustle of Asakusa and create lasting memories.

小さな工房の中で個人レッスンを受けながら切子体験ができます。たくさんの柄やグラスの形の中から自分で好きな物を選択し、先生のアドバイスをもとにどんどん自分で彫るスタイルでした。

新しい柄に進む時は練習用のグラスで彫らせて頂けるので、本番はなんとか大きな失敗をせずに済みました。

浅草の喧騒から離れて思い出に残る体験ができ、とても良かったです。

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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: WL

Great teacher and a fun experience. One of our favorite memories and souvenirs from our trip.

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful hands on experience. Uniquely Japanese.

Reviewed by: Teo

Excellent easy to follow and detailed instructions. Adult and children had lots of fun as a family, creating food samples of our choice. Nice conversations with the owner and assistant. Also saw lots of celebrities photos. Highly recommended.

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Kintsugi Workshop

Reviewed by: Freeda

It was an amazing experience with the couple. They are very nice and they can speak english well enough. We had a very good time with them.

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Erica

I had a wonderful time at the one-day intro kintsugi class. In the class, we learned the basics of repairing a chip in a teacup and decorating it with gold lacquer and powder.

The instructors Yoshiko-sensei and Yoshiichiro-sensei are amazingly talented and kind. I brought in a broken plate that I wanted to repair, I thought it would be easy to fix because it had broken cleanly, but it was a lot more complex than I had imagined. Yoshiichiro-sensei and Yoshiko-sensei reassembled it for me, which involved the construction of some impromptu armature to prop up the pieces correctly since the broken pieces do not lie flat, as well as some intricate filing work. I got to paint the lacquer and metallic powder.

The workshop is stacked high with kintsugi treasures, and they also have a pottery studio next door.

They packed up my teacup and my plate really carefully for me to take home. After two weeks of curing, I can wash off the extra powder and see the results. I can't wait!!

If you've seen documentaries or read about about kintsugi or lacquerware, you may know that lacquer from lacquer trees (urushi) can cause a severe reaction like poison ivy, and that it requires really precisely-controlled humidity conditions to cure properly. In this class, we used lacquer from cashew trees, which is not irritating and can cure in regular room-temperature conditions, and once it's cured, it seals the cracks just as effectively and food-safely as lacquer tree urushi.

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Top tier plastic food workshop in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Pradeep D

Our instructor was very knowledgeable about the history of and how to make plastic food. He stayed with us for the entire time, letting us do all the different steps while lending a helping hand to keep us on track. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more involved steps for detail work. The experience is great for people of all ages, kids around us were having a blast. We have very cute souvenirs and lovely memories to take home with us - 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo and looking to learn something unique!

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Excellent plastic ramen making experience!

Reviewed by: Ramya V

Right from when we entered the location we were welcomed warmly - the instructor stayed with us for the entire experience, showing us how to execute each step and maintain a detailed realistic look throughout. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more intricate parts of the process. We came away feeling like we had learned a great deal, and with beautiful plastic food souvenirs to take with us. Definitely recommend this experience for anyone visiting the area!

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Fabulous experience

Reviewed by: Sarah

Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were both wonderful hosts. We had a lovely tea and delicious Japanese snacks first and conversed with other attendees. The hosts spoke good English and one of the other students did as well which made the experience very enjoyable. I was able to choose from about 5 or 6 ancient tea cups and Yoshiko gave most of the instruction on how to mend and decorate. She had lots of examples in the shop which helped with ideas.

Perhaps the best thing about this experience was the wonderful energy exuded by the host. Just incredibly warm and gracious people.

Highly recommend!!

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Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo: Repair Pottery with Gold at Kuge Crafts Studio

Very Memorable Experience

Reviewed by: Desiree

My husband and I had such a lovely time during this Kintsugi Workshop. It was our first time in Japan and Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko made us feel so welcome. They are true masters at this craft and it was an honor to learn from them. I am grateful for the knowledge and time they shared with us. It was an experience we will always treasure. The studio was very easy to find and comfortable to be in. The instructions they provide are very thorough and they offer assistance throughout. We highly recommend this!

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Excellent Service, So Much Fun!

Reviewed by: Selena

We had so much fun taking this class. It's a small, family-run shop about a 5 minute walk from the Kita-Ikebukuro train station. They gave good instructions in english on the voucher, so we had no problem finding it. Our teacher was really helpful and spoke great english- we had some good laughs using the translator app too. We chose the ramen class and loved our creations. Fun, simple, creative thing to do in Tokyo- would recommend to anyone! Very approchable business, we felt totally comfortable.

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