Daruma Workshop by Making your Own Japanese Souvenir in Shinjuku
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir here at KUROMAMEDO, and give life to Japanese traditions!
KUROMAMEDO is located in Shinjuku, and it’s a few minutes away from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden .
We aim to make foreign travellers feel free while exploring Japan.
We have a variety of activities!
We serve a selection of seasonal Japanese teas and snacks.
At KUROMAMEDO you can experience various activities, such as making a DARUMA doll using your favorite WASHI paper, crafting MIZUHIKI charms or accessories ,creating MAIKO bookmarks, Tsumami-Zaiku,and
many more.
There is also the option to purchase already crafted souvenirs in the store.
let's create and have fun!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir here at KUROMAMEDO, and give life to Japanese traditions! KUROMAMEDO is located in Shinjuku, and it’s a few minutes away from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden . We aim to make foreign travellers feel free while exploring Japan. We have a variety of activities! We serve a selection of seasonal Japanese teas and snacks. At KUROMAMEDO you can experience various activities, such as making a DARUMA doll using your favorite WASHI paper, crafting MIZUHIKI charms or accessories ,creating MAIKO bookmarks, and many more. There is also the option to purchase already crafted souvenirs in the store. let's create and have fun!"
Options
Daruma or japanese crafts
Duration: 1 hour: 1-1.5hours choosing MIZUHIKI,bookmarks,tsumami -zaiku
A Special Shincha Experience & Nerikiri Making
Duration: 2 hours Japanese tea and Nerikiri
What‘s Included
Green tea and Japanese snack
Petit gifts.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful crafts with an incredibly welcoming teacher
Daniel M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been on a number of craft classes on our trip to Japan, and making this Daruma was my favorite! Tomomi-san was wonderfully welcoming, very thoughtful, and led an excellent class. It was great to learn about the history of Darumas, and get so much hands on work with actually making one and choosing how to decorate it. The shop was a bit small, but we had great materials to choose from, and the snacks were very fun to try. Highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to make an awesome Daruma and not be in a factory line class while doing so.
Daruma experience
Journey48758197590,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomomi is amazing, we had an amazing time. We highly recommend, Stephanie and Sophie
Make a custom Daruma doll with a great teacher!
Sean O,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful and delightful experience! It was extremely pleasant. The English was great. The process was broken down into simple steps. If you want a custom Daruma doll from Japan, the best way is to make it yourself from a great teacher!
Unforgettable and Fun!
Kaitlin E,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful experience in a peaceful studio in Tokyo! Ms. Tomomi was so sweet and friendly; she made little kits for the two in our party who couldn’t come because they were sick as she didn’t want them to miss out. She was a wonderful teacher and host, and I will forever experience the memory and the daruma I made during the class. Thank you so much!
To do absolutely!
Gaelle C,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very warmly welcomed by Tomomi for the Daruma workshop. It was a very pleasant and really creative moment! I strongly recommend doing this activity, alone or with several.
Relaxing creative experience!
xl2gudlx,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomomi was a great guide and teacher in our class! She was very pleasant and patient with us, and served us green tea and snacks. Overall, a great and relaxing experience in the heart of Tokyo, this is a must-do in Japan!
Relaxing creative experience
Andres Z,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomomi was a great guide and teacher in our class! She was very pleasant and patient with us, and served us green tea and snacks. Overall, a great and relaxing experience in the heart of Tokyo, this is a must-do in Japan!
Amazing traditional crafting experience
23lucindac,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Totomi learning to make a daruma. She was really patient in explaining all the steps and we had some nice chats :) I really recommend this experience if you want a calm activity to relax after the hustle of Shinjuku !
So much fun!!!
Jenny N,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you like making crafts, this experience is awesome. You learn about daruma dolls and your humbling (non?) artistic skills (LOL) but this workshop will be one of the best memories we have of Japan. Tomomi was great! We plan to bring our granddaughter here when we return to Tokyo.
You can make your own souvenir, learn and relax a bit in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo in a good atmosphere. I sincerly recomme
Johanna H,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you like creativity, handcraft and would love to here about the background/history of what you decided to make this is the perfect place for you. The host, Tomomi is really friendly and helpful (and patient if you're a slow decision maker :)). The place is close to the Shinjuku station and to the Gyoen National Garden so you can spend a hole they in the neighborhood.
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