Kintsugi, Makie or Gold Leaf Pasting Workshop in Nihonbashi Tokyo Discount Tickets

Overview

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional crafts at Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, a shop with a history of over 100 years. Established in 1923, this renowed store specializes in high-quality lacquerware including Arita ware and glassware. At Nihonbashi mutoh, you can experience the authentic art of Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery with gold. In addition to kintsugi, we offer hands-on experiences in Maki-e (gold lacquer painting) and Gold Leaf Pasting.Why not create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and take it home as a souvenir from Japan? ・Kintsugi: The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. ・Maki-e: A traditional lacquer technique where designs are painted with lacquer and decorated with gold or silver powder. ・Gold Leaf Pasting: An experience where you can apply gold leaf from Kanazawa, to your choice of tableware or chopsticks. 4th JATA SDGs Awards: Excellence Award in the Culture Category

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

A plate used in the experience (available to bring home)

An English-speaking instructor

All necessary materials

Admission to Kintsugi, Maki-e or Gold Leaf Pasting Experience for 90 minutes

Exclusion

Personal expenses

Foods and beverages

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please wear clothes that can be soiled.

After Kintsugi work, bring it home and dry it indoors for about 1 week.

Hand wash only with dishwashing detergent.

No microwave and no dishwasher, please.

Please use it for decoration, not for eating or drinking.

Please note that the workshop may be conducted alongside regular customers.

These 3 experiences are available for participants aged 13 and older.

You are welcome to bring your own ceramic or porcelain item (up to approx. φ15 cm × H15 cm, with 1–2 broken parts) for the kintsugi experience.

Please note that no refunds will be issued if you do not participate in the experience on the scheduled day.

If you arrive late, the experience will still end at the originally scheduled time.