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‘s Included

Please try Kaga-Bocha, which the people of Ishikawa Prefecture love.

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

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kintsugi class in Kanazawa

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kintsugi class
julieaH1993SY,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hana 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Hanna 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
5.00
It 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
I was able to learn about the culture of Ishikawa traditional crafts
花寿江干,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I made Kintsugi brooches using pieces of Kutani ware broken by the Noto earthquake and seagrass picked up from the sea in Noto. The best part was that I was born again, not fixed. During the finishing time, we had Kagabo tea and sweets served in a Kutani-yaki teapot on a 100-year-old Wajima-nuri tray. It all seemed to be connected by the Ishikawa tradition. I was able to deeply feel the culture of Kanazawa. It was a lot of fun ^ ^