Chopstick Crafting: Shape Your Own Masterpiece

Craft your own chopsticks in Tokyo’s Shinjuku. Shape raw wood with traditional tools. Perfect for beginners. Choose from beautiful Japanese woods.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zen Craft Workshop, Shinjuku - Design a unique keepsake — custom-made chopsticks!
    Engage in this interactive cultural activity where participants will learn to create their own chopsticks from raw wood using a traditional Japanese kanna (small hand plane). With the assistance of welcoming staff, participants will shape, smooth, and customize their…
What's Included
  • Chopstick making workshop
  • Use of tools and materials
  • Make your own chopsticks
  • Choice of wood
  • Two types are free. The others are made from higher-grade wood and have an extra charge
What's Not Included
  • Tips (optional)
Additional Information

• Transform Raw Wood into Personalized Chopsticks
Begin with basic wooden sticks and craft them into stylish, practical chopsticks using a traditional kanna (Japanese hand plane). Embrace the texture, shape the surface, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating with your hands.
• Guided, Hands-On Crafting Experience
Progress from rough wood to a smooth…

Location
禅(ZEN) Craft Workshop, Shinjuku
Please meet us at the 10th floor of the Shinjuku West Building. Please come up using the Elevator.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Merlinlang
Mar 17, 2026
Zen activity - Fun experience! Very cathartic and relaxing crafting something with your hands. Mimi was very helpful. Her attentiveness and friendliness was much appreciated!
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Leslieg902
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommend - Fun experience. Mimi was a patient and helpful teacher with great English. I also enjoyed learning about the different types of wood which we could choose from and what is unique about each one.
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Giow567
Mar 16, 2026
Great experience! - Masa-san did a great job at providing an introduction to the types of wood available for use and Mimi-san was very helpful during the process of creating our chopsticks! Thank you for the fun, hands on experience!
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Epg2324wb
Mar 16, 2026
Wonderful - Great experience with Marija! Super patient with our kiddos and they had a blast!
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Kelly
Mar 16, 2026
Fun family activity - Fun family activity! Mimi was very helpful and made this experience unique!
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M_rialujzad2026
Mar 16, 2026
Chopstick workshop 17/03 - It was so much fun and a nice experience our guide Mimi was very helpful!
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Joel
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommed - Mimi was phenomenal- great experience
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Dianita1020
Mar 16, 2026
Great experience - Mimi was awesome! Class was a lot of fun to do solo or with friends. I’ll cherish my chopsticks forever.
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Maria_p
Mar 16, 2026
Super Fun Class - Super fun class! Great family activity. Very laid back class. Nice instructors. Would highly recommend..
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982allysonw
Mar 16, 2026
Really fun time! - Overall, it was a rather soothing and meditative experience! I never realized how much fun it could be to make them. Also, our guide was very helpful (Mimi) and I would definitely come back!
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From $13
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).