Kintsugi, Makie or Gold Leaf Pasting Workshop in Nihonbashi Tokyo

Early booking recommended
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional crafts at Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, a shop with a history of 100 years. Established in 1923, this renowed store specializes in high-quality lacquerware and glassware, searving department stores as its primary clientele.

At Nihonbashi mutoh, you can experience the 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, Ishikawa Prefecture, to your choice of tableware or chopsticks.

Discover the beauty of Japan’s traditional crafts!

What's included

  • 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

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Personal expenses
    • Foods and beverages

    Languages spoken by guide

    Japanese
    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    一般財団法人 立志財団, 13, Nihonbashihonchō, Chuo City, 103-0023
    Please come directly to Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store.

    End point

    一般財団法人 立志財団, 13, Nihonbashihonchō, Chuo City, 103-0023

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