1.5〜2 Hours Traditional Kintsugi Work Shop in Namba Osaka
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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We will explain the history of kintsugi and lacquer for about an hour, and then you will have the opportunity to powder gold (23K gold) which is the final step in traditional kintsugi.
Basically, lacquer is used for this workshop and gold is sprinkled on it. Therefore, after the trial, we will hand over the powdered plate at least 5-7 days later, or we will ship to your home for an additional fee. If you are in a hurry and would like to take home the kintsugi plate on the same day, please inform us(even using substitution paint it requires at least 1 days to be harden or cured).
After taking this work shop you will know about traditional kintsugi and what is lacquer.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Domestic shipping（excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa) due to it takes 5-7days for Urushi lacquer cures
all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.
What To Expect
Do you want to learn how to make Japanese lacquer art? Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft for repairing objects with lacquer and gold! You can now learn how to do Kintsugi in Namba, Osaka! In Kintsugi Introduction Workshop ( 1 - 1.5 hr), you will: 1. Learn about traditional Kintsugi and lacquer history 2. Learn how to decorate Kintsugi Plate with gold powder 3. Make your own Kintsugi plate with 23K gold powder After the course you will understand what is traditional kintsugi and lacquer and you will receive your decorated plate in 5 to 7 days. if you would like to ship to your home(International shipping) we will ship but it will be charge shipping cost 5000yen. Domestic shipping(shipping to japan address) will be free of charge. We would like to share kintsugi culture The workshop is host in a traditional Japanese a building called Kura. After the class you can also explore the traditional wooden architecture and see Japanese art and antiques in our gallery.
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1.5〜2 Hours Traditional Kintsugi Work Shop in Namba Osaka
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Teresa G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this! Repairing the broken in order to carry on...Josuke is such a great instructor and it was a wonderful peqceful event. Highly recommend.
Fun experience! Josuke...
Paula G,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience! Josuke imparted knowledge, passion and appreciation for this art and provided clear instructions so we could create our own. The matcha and mochi at the end were a nice surprise treat. He also was kind enough to not only help me look up a cafe to go to for decaf coffee (surprisingly hard to find in Japan) afterwards but walked me to Yasakanamba Shrine (where I wanted to visit and the cafe was near).
Remarkable
W2578VMfrankt,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant 2 hours. Well worth your time, just to, learn what Kintsugi is…Zenkei studio is a beautiful zen space…a very worthwhile experience…
Beautiful moment living up to my expectations
Exploration712415,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was very well received. Experienced craftsman, very pedagogical teaching and attentive support. And the tea ceremony as a bonus!
Must book unique experience
OLIVIA O,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this intimate experience and knowledge provided during this activity. It was the right mix of hands on, information, and fun! The added matcha making and tasting was an amazing surprise and something we wanted to do but could not previously! The space is clean and history/ philosophy was awesome!
Unforgetable experience!
maxic559,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely great experience. The dedication and love for the art of kintsugi from the master of this workshop makes it an unforgetable event. Thank you so much!!!
A Beautiful Kintsugi Experience with Jouske
Ekaterina I,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed this Kintsugi workshop in Osaka! Jouske was a wonderful instructor—patient, clear in his explanations, and very supportive throughout the process. It was a relaxing and memorable hands-on experience, and I loved being able to bring home a unique piece I repaired myself. We also enjoyed matcha at the end, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.
Cultural must do
Mimi W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an excellent workshop! The entire experience was very educational. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the craft. Josuke was friendly, passionate and skilled. Highly recommend.
Osaka must do:
Keagan F,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome experience, you gain a deeper understanding of the origin of the artform and is an overall great time. Josuke is full of knowledge.
Loved the experience
sashipi,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josuke was very passionate and knowledgeable about kintsugi. He was super friendly and showed us a new way to appreciate everything in not just ceramics, but in life as well. We were able to take home a piece that we helped to create to remember this experience forever. We even got to make matcha, which was also very fun! His workshop was a really unique, traditional Japanese space and he had pieces for sale in his gallery as well. Thank you for the memorable experience Josuke!
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