kintsugi class in Kanazawa
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
After the Noto earthquake, many of my grandfather’s beautiful Kutani ware pieces—vases, tea cups, and plates—were broken. I couldn’t throw them away because they held so many memories. Instead, I decided to give them a new life by transforming the fragments into unique accessories.
As a former instructor of gold leaf art in Kanazawa, I’ve spent years working with gold, and its delicate beauty inspired this workshop. I hope you’ll enjoy the same sense of creativity and tradition.
During the experience, you’ll also savor Ishikawa’s famous Kaga-bōcha tea, served on a 100-year-old Wajima lacquer tray, along with Kutani ware teacups that survived the quake. It’s a moment of history, craftsmanship, and hospitality—all in one experience.
Additional Info
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
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Let’s create something truly special together—an original accessory you can’t find anywhere else in the world! What You’ll Make Design and craft your own kintsugi-inspired accessory. Choose from: • Brooch • Earrings • Cufflinks • Tie pin • Hair pin Duration About 120 minutes Price • Standard: ¥8,000 per person • Private Group: ¥30,000 (up to 4 people) Schedule • Morning Class: 10:00 AM • Afternoon Class: 2:00 PM • Capacity: 1–4 people Workshop Flow 1. Choose your base item 2. Design your accessory 3. Apply delicate gold leaf or gold powder with expert guidance 4. Finish with a protective coating for lasting beauty
What‘s Included
Please try Kaga-Bocha, which the people of Ishikawa Prefecture love.
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kintsugi class in Kanazawa
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Personal workshop
virginiebO9278HX,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really nice workshop. We were with a small group of 6 people in total. We were picked up from the station and we enjoyed nice tea and chocolates while waiting for our work to dry. It is a nice and personal workshop given in English. We felt very welcome.
Memorable and beautiful experience and craft.
Claudia F,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a unique and special experience as you will leave with a piece of jewellery that is from Hana's grandfathers collection that was destroyed in an earthquake. It gives added meaning to a beautiful craft and a memento that is so much more. Hana was a gracious hostess and gave excellent instructions ensuring we all left with a beautiful piece we could cherish, men and women alike! Highly recommend.
A really wonderful introduction to kintsugi.
sarahwV7437SR,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely lovely experience learning kintsugi with Hana. Hana picked us up and dropped us back to our hotel, nothing could be easier. She is such a patient and kind teacher and I made a brooch that I will always associate with wonderful memories of Kanazawa. It is a tragedy that an earthquake broke so much of her family pottery but we learned about the philosophy of kintsugi, doing it can help to mend things and souls. It was a really special experience.
Golden time together as a family
B1900CVdavidy,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hana picked us at the train station. She had provided instructions to pick up point. She drove us to her home (workshop is at her home). Hana was very patient and explained the concept and process of kintsugi. There were many material (ceramics to glass beads) that we can choose. She provided samples and gave us plenty of time to choose our materials. There was no rush at all. We then glued the pieces, applied a special type of lacquer glue, dusted the pieces with gold powder, and touched up the pieces. Hana was very patient to guide us. Suggestion: choose darker pieces of ceramics. The gold comes out stronger. Suggestion: avoid putting the lacquer glue on the glass beads. The gold dust will cover up the colours of the beads. Hana packed our pieces in individual boxes with instructions to let the pieces dry out for two days in the boxes. The tea and biscuits were delicious. Biscuits were served on 140-year old lacquered plates. It was very nice of Hana to send us to Kanazawa Castle after the workshop. If you are in Kanazawa, do go for this 2-hour workshop. Go for experience.
5 stars!
janekh15,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun! We were given lots of options and inspiration, shown the history of kintsugi in the area and Hana was a fantastic host. Her English is great and she even dropped us back off at the train station - very kind of her! Definitely book this experience!
A fun lesson
Anne A,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time Hana picked me up from the meeting point and took me to her home, where she patiently helped me create a pair of earrings . It was a great lesson
Kintsugi class
julieaH1993SY,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hana was generous and shared the information in a easy to follow manner. We really enjoyed the experience, and felt we learnt about the art of kintsugi in a practical and professional way. Hana welcomed us to her classroom and shared knowledge freely. She was hospitable and gave us a lovely morning tea, then took us to our next destination. We would recommend this experience.
Brilliant Kintsugi experience with an excellent teacher
D1122QRvictoriag,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved our session with Ohana. She was a great teacher and was very welcoming. It was a real experience doing it inside her home, and this was topped off by having wonderful local Kaga tea and sweets in her tatami room afterwards. Unlike some of the other sessions we considered, it was great being able to take home the pieces we made (as the drying time is much quicker than pottery, which takes several weeks). Would fully recommend.
A memorable great special experience
KarinL1690,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hanna is a competent, patient and extremely hard-working teacher, an open-minded, warm, lovable person. Thank you for the insights into this wonderful technique with so much beautiful wise background, which she brought to us very personally. It was incredibly fun together.
Warm experience
M8196JNpamelao,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super interesting, nice and enjoying moment. The Kintsugi class is really cool and the organisation very smooth. Ohana is very kind. The tea and sweets were delicious. ありがとうございます
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