Chopstick Crafting: Personalized Wood Experience

Craft personalized chopsticks in Kyoto’s Gion, choosing your wood, sanding, and engraving your name for a unique cultural keepsake.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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
Additional Information

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…

Location
禅(ZEN) Chopsticks Making Workshop, Gion Kyoto
One minute walking distance from the famous Yasaka Pagoda in Gion
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Y567psantoniol
Apr 3, 2026
Tasteful chopsticks - Kenta did an excellent job!! He was also really helpful with giving kids instructions.
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148calluml
Apr 3, 2026
Fun, special, unique - Really fun and unique experience, thank you! Our experts Kuya and Hiroya were fantastic
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Aliciabb2126bo
Apr 3, 2026
Great experience and perfect souvenir! - Amazing experience to make our own chopsticks whilst in Kyoto. Hiroya and Kuya were super helpful in making sure our chopsticks were perfect. The ultimate souvenir to take back to remind us of our trip. Thankyou!
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Danmz9426ba
Apr 3, 2026
Very fun experience! - A very fun experience! Just a fun way to take home a personal souvenir from your Japan trip. Shout out to Hiroya and Mehran for all their help and friendliness!
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Fullmetala2026
Apr 3, 2026
Amazing Chopstick Making Experience - Incredible experience making your own chopsticks. The staff was nice and patient with us. We were helped by Mehrab and Hiroya, who were fantastic. Thank you for a great time!
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Charliedm923jj
Apr 3, 2026
First chopstick making - Very fun experience ! Thanks Hiroya!
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O3464venatalieb
Apr 3, 2026
Chopsticks making in Kyoto - Great experience and a good souvenir to take home! Hiroya explained everything very clearly so it was easy to make and Sota engraved my chopsticks. I recommend coming when you are in Kyoto!
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Chris
Apr 3, 2026
Chopsticks in Kyoto!! - Great experience making chopsticks in Kyoto with Hiroya, Sota, and Kuya. The workshop was well run and easy to follow, even as a beginner. Hiroya was particularly helpful — he explained each step very clearly and made sure everything went smoothly without overcomplicating things. Sota and Kuya were friendly and kept the session relaxed and enjoyable. Left with a really nice pair of handmade chopsticks and a better appreciation for the process. Definitely worth doing if you’re in Kyoto.
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Alexmf8082gm
Apr 3, 2026
Great service and great staff! - Sasha was very helpful and gave great advice. The whole team was great to work with. Highly recommended coming here!
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563chaeh
Apr 3, 2026
Very cool! - Cool experience! Can be hard to get chopsticks smooth, but adds character! Mehrab was very helpful and nice.
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From $14
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).