Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo

From JPY 21500

5.00

136 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Kintsugi is a simple restoration technique that uses gold or other metal powder to repair broken, chipped, or cracked pieces. Kintsugi has been handed down in Japan from ancient times, and the culture of taking good care of things has attracted attention worldwide.

Kintsugi lacquer comes from the poison oak tree or black tree of the poison ivy family. When dried, lacquer is a natural adhesive that is harmless to the human body and has a hardening effect.

Cracks are considered a landscape in kintsugi, and the joint is decorated with gold, silver, or other metal powder. Kintsugi is based on not pretending that the cracks have never existed but considering them part of the item's history and breathing new life into it.

In 2024, Master Taku is awarded with the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the honorable commendation given to individuals who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, art, invention, improvement, and creation this year.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson.

All necessary equipment included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lesson fee

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Options

Option B：Shikkokurai

Option A：Shuurushi kannyuzome

Reviews

5.00

136 reviews on TripAdvisor

136

The instructor was...
Dee M,
Mar 28, 2025
5.00
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable & very patient. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience & would do it again!
Nice experience, very enjoyable
Ido A,
Sep 16, 2024
5.00
It was a bit a hard to find, but I had a lot of fun learning the craft from an artist. They offer you multiple choices for the starting piece, and help you along the way.
Unique Opportunity Not to be Missed
Lisa D,
Jun 24, 2024
5.00
Incredible opportunity to dive deep into this delightful art form and Japanese life philosophy with a master in the craft. So grateful to Taku Nakano for his patience and sharing his expertise in kintsugi which allowed me to learn and create at n accelerated pace, making a one-of-a-kind piece that I will always treasure. So grateful for this class which is the perfect encapsulation of my time in Japan. An experience I will never forget and continue to experiment with back home in honor of objects and their history. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Patient, calm instructor with fab expertise!
kathryn a,
Apr 27, 2024
5.00
Though we got list and arrived 15 minutes late, Master Taku was gracious and welcoming. My friend was perspiring profusely and he picked up a laminated card and fanned her to cool down! He’s a wonderfully calm and encouraging teacher, who knows his craft well. Lived the session! My first time and am anxious to start at home!
Loved this Kintsugi experience
Marquessa S,
Jan 16, 2024
5.00
Wonderful experience learning about the art of Kintsugi- Master Taku was knowledgeable and helpful guiding us to create our own pieces, which we got to take home!