Craft personalized chopsticks in Tokyo’s serene workshop. Shape, sand, and lacquer your own masterpiece with expert guidance. Discover Japan’s rich craftsmanship.
Craft personalized chopsticks in Tokyo’s serene workshop. Shape, sand, and lacquer your own masterpiece with expert guidance. Discover Japan’s rich craftsmanship.
- 5-chōme-34-5 Kitazawa - In this experience, you can learn not only how to make chopsticks, but also about their history and background. This is not just a classroom for hands-on experiences, but where chopsticks are also sold, so you can see various types of chopsticks on display. There are many types of chopsticks in Japan; different types are…
- 5-chōme-34-5 Kitazawa - In this experience, you can learn not only how to make chopsticks, but also about their history and background. This is not just a classroom for hands-on experiences, but where chopsticks are also sold, so you can see various types of chopsticks on display. There are many types of chopsticks in Japan; different types are used for different types of food like sushi, tempura, and ramen. Learn about the delicate consideration through the process of chopstick making. During the the lacquerware experience, learn not only about lacquerware but also about traditional Japanese crafts, used in shrines, temples, and daily life. See the workshop where craftsmen are working and experience the process while feeling the unique scent of lacquerware with all your senses.
＜Itinerary＞
- Meet at Sasazuka Station
- Move to the store and workshop ‘Kakehashi’ with a guide (10 minutes)
- Chopstick-making experience (55 minutes)
- Lacquer-coating experience (25 minutes)
- Tour ends at the venue
- Custom made chopsticks
- Custom made chopsticks
- Private transportation
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Meals
Discover the art of traditional Japanese craftsmanship by crafting your own unique chopsticks! In a serene workshop located in Sasazuka, Tokyo, just a short train journey from Shinjuku, learn to carve chopsticks from cypress wood using authentic craftsmen’s tools. Shape the wood, smooth it with sandpaper, and finish with camellia oil to create…
Discover the art of traditional Japanese craftsmanship by crafting your own unique chopsticks! In a serene workshop located in Sasazuka, Tokyo, just a short train journey from Shinjuku, learn to carve chopsticks from cypress wood using authentic craftsmen’s tools. Shape the wood, smooth it with sandpaper, and finish with camellia oil to create chopsticks perfectly suited to your hand size and culinary preferences. A skilled chopstick artisan will carefully guide you through each step of the process.
Participants also have the option to engage in the lacquer-coating process firsthand. This exclusive opportunity includes a tour of the typically restricted lacquer workshop, providing a deeper insight into Japan’s lacquer tradition.
＜Highlights＞
• Chopstick-making instruction by a skilled craftsman
• Handcrafted chopsticks made from hinoki wood
• Design your own distinctive chopstick shape for easier enjoyment of your favorite meals
• Optional lacquer coating experience with genuine lacquer
• English-speaking guide available for enhanced accessibility
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.
