Origami Studio Experience: Fold Traditional Japanese Art in Asakusa
4.8
33 Ratings
Taito City
Immerse yourself in the art of origami at Taro's Origami Studio in Asakusa. Fold beautiful models with the help of our expert instructors and explore a wide range of designs. Create lasting memories and take home unique origami creations.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 7-chōme-1-12 Asakusa - This self-guided activity is accessible to beginners that all participants can enjoy, regardless of age or prior experience. Our tablet software will assist you with each step of the folding process; we’ve created a unique folding experience for kids (and adults) who want to try out origami.

Our staff will be present to help participants with their origami models, but this is not a teacher-led experience

You can fold as much origami as you want in 45 minutes!

Tablet instructions:

Step 1: Using the touchscreen menu on our PC tablets, select your favorite origami model from the available categories.

Step 2: Head to our origami paper wall and choose the color of your origami sheet(s). When choosing, please keep the design you’re folding in mind.

Step 3: Return to your PC tablet and press the “Play” button to begin. You may replay or return to previous steps as necessary.

Step 4: Choose stickers, stamps, and markers to decorate and personalize your origami creation.

We recommend that the attendees be at least five years or older. Children under the age of five that cannot fold independently require adult supervision throughout this activity.

What's Included
  • Origami paper included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Please bring socks to the studio to wear during the activity or purchase a pair beforehand.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the delightful world of paper folding, hosted in a stunning setting adorned with unique creations by our committed origami specialists from Japan and the US.

Select from a palette of 50 origami paper colors and create an array of models, all under the guidance of our digital software that will morph a simple square sheet into various shapes such as animals, flowers, and vehicles, busting your skills from newbies to intermediates in a short span. Feel free to solicit help from our origami mentor for assistance with any model.

Patrons are welcomed to capture their journey in pictures, grab a hold of distinguished origami literature, and bask in the beauty of our origami creations during and post their session.

Whether you’re touring Asakusa on a leisurely trip with your loved ones, or seeking a pocket-friendly cultural engagement for a date or solo exploration, a visit to Taro’s Origami Studio is guaranteed to offer a wholesome, fun experience. You’ll certainly cherish the moments spent and the origami art pieces crafted here.

We eagerly await creating folds of joy with you!

Location
7-chōme-1-12 Asakusa
Due to space limitations, please arrive at the studio at your reservation time. The entrance to the studio is located on the main street side of the building. Company signage is on the front of our building, and a brown sea turtle is affixed to the wall below the window.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(33 Ratings)
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Yoel_l
Mar 16, 2024
Great Origami Experience! - Great origami experience! David was very nice, helpful, and excellent on English/Japanese. We enjoyed our time at Taro and would love to come back next time we are in Tokyo.
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Olaf15
Feb 29, 2024
Just a great experience! - A very cosy place, David was very friendly and helpful! Just a great experience! Thanks so much!!! I even got some material for working at home again with origami 😍
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Claramille_k
Feb 10, 2024
Nice experience - We had a great time and it was a very relaxed experience learning origami at our own pace due to the smart IT guides. David was very kind and as a he grew up in the US he was very easy to communicate with as we do not speak Japanese. An overall great experience suited for all interested in learning the basics of origami.
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Hideko_n
Dec 15, 2023
Relaxing, Fun and Enjoyable - Had so much fun! Very interesting place to visit. Nice location - a walking distance from Sensoji temple, plus great view with Tokyo Skytree and Sumida river. If you’d like a fun experience in a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to visit. After the activity, I dropped by Matsuchiyama shoden, another old temple nearby, which is also a great place to take a look.
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Angeloionut_a
Nov 9, 2023
Good experience - Verry nice experience for a family. I learn in 45min how to create 5 animals using a origami art and its very nice for children
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Louise
Nov 1, 2023
Fun few hours - This was a fun activity with a friendly host . It would be perfect for families as the instructions were great for all abilities
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Sheryl_h
Oct 22, 2023
Origami break time in Asakusa - Great for a short introduction to origami with lots of different colors and types of origami paper. Very fun for kids and adults. The videos are easy to follow and there are varying difficulty levels so you can challenge yourself if you like.
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Maria_l
Oct 4, 2023
Origami Experience - An enjoyable activity for the family to learn traditional Japanese art in a peaceful environment. Fold at your own pace, take home your creations and view extraordinary pieces of origami art.
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Nastassja_m
Feb 11, 2024
Chilled and fun experience - Lovely chilled experience to do in amongst the chaos of such a big city. We were a family of 2 adults, 9 and 4 year old girls. The girls loved trying out all the different origami and the wall of paper was great for them to select from. All the little extras in the middle such as pens and googly eyes were welcomed too. My suggestion to make it even better would be to have a little explanation of some of the main folds used to help everyone get started. There was mention of books to look through too, would be great to see these. Overall, we had a brilliant time and I would recommend if you're after 45 mins of quiet, relaxing Japanese culture.
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Sascha_a
Nov 16, 2023
Nice idea that could be improved - We enjoyed folding origami at Taro‘s Orgami Studio. Unfortunately, there was only a how-to on a tablet without any further interaction with the person from the studio. We wished to get a more interactive class and would have been willing to pay more for a proper folding experience. Nevertheless, thank you for this first impression of folding origami :)
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