Craft personalized chopsticks in Kyoto’s Gion, choosing your wood, sanding, and engraving your name for a unique cultural keepsake.
Craft personalized chopsticks in Kyoto’s Gion, choosing your wood, sanding, and engraving your name for a unique cultural keepsake.
- 71 Tamamizuchō - Experience the delight of traditional craftsmanship by crafting your own pair of chopsticks. Select from a range of exquisite wood types, each offering unique colors, grains, and characteristics. Whether you favor a lighter, darker, or medium tone, find the ideal wood to suit your preferences. After choosing, place your chopsticks…
- 71 Tamamizuchō - Experience the delight of traditional craftsmanship by crafting your own pair of chopsticks. Select from a range of exquisite wood types, each offering unique colors, grains, and characteristics. Whether you favor a lighter, darker, or medium tone, find the ideal wood to suit your preferences. After choosing, place your chopsticks on the stand and use a hand plane to skillfully carve them into shape. This soothing and fulfilling process allows you to appreciate the texture and warmth of the wood. Once carved, use sandpaper to smooth the surface and edges, highlighting the natural beauty and comfort of your chopsticks. Finish by applying a coat of natural oil to protect and enhance the finish, giving them a soft, polished appearance. For a personal touch, you can have your name engraved in Japanese or your native language, making your chopsticks truly unique. The friendly, English-speaking staff are always ready to assist, ensuring that whether you’re a beginner or exploring something new while traveling, you feel supported throughout the experience. Create something unforgettable, a piece of Japan to cherish forever.

- Chopstick making workshop
- Choice of wood (9 types: 2 types are free of charge)
- Engraving (Additional charges) - Make your chopsticks one of a kind
- Use of authentic tools and materials
- English-speaking staff
- Chopstick making workshop
- Choice of wood (9 types: 2 types are free of charge)
- Engraving (Additional charges) - Make your chopsticks one of a kind
- Use of authentic tools and materials
- English-speaking staff
Create Your Own Chopsticks from Raw Wood
Start with basic wooden blanks and transform them into stunning, functional chopsticks using a traditional kanna (Japanese hand plane). Experience the texture of the wood as you skillfully shape each piece, and enjoy a soothing, hands-on Japanese craftsmanship journey.
Guided, Beginner-Friendly Workshop…
Create Your Own Chopsticks from Raw Wood
Start with basic wooden blanks and transform them into stunning, functional chopsticks using a traditional kanna (Japanese hand plane). Experience the texture of the wood as you skillfully shape each piece, and enjoy a soothing, hands-on Japanese craftsmanship journey.
Guided, Beginner-Friendly Workshop
From initial shaping to a smooth, polished finish, every step is clearly and patiently taught by our instructor. This fully immersive experience is tailored for beginners—no prior woodworking experience is necessary.
Choose from Exquisite Japanese Woods
Select from a handpicked assortment of Japanese woods, each offering unique texture, aroma, and natural color. Two wood types are included at no additional cost, with premium woods available as an optional upgrade for those desiring something truly special.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.