Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Create your own pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will shape, sand, and finish your chopsticks while learning about their role in Japanese daily life and culture.
The workshop includes Japanese hinoki (cypress) wood at no additional cost, known for its light weight and pleasant natural aroma. Guests may also choose to upgrade to other premium woods such as whitewood, cherry, walnut, or purpleheart for an additional fee, each offering a unique color and texture.
Throughout the experience, your guide will explain the cultural background of chopsticks and Japanese craftsmanship in a simple and engaging way. No prior experience is needed, and all steps are carefully guided.
At the end of the workshop, you will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful and personal souvenir from Japan.
This experience is perfect for travelers looking for a creative, cultural, and memorable activity in Kyoto.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Create your own pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will shape, sand, and finish your chopsticks while learning about their role in Japanese daily life and culture. The workshop includes Japanese hinoki (cypress) wood at no additional cost, known for its light weight and pleasant natural aroma. Guests may also choose to upgrade to other premium woods such as whitewood, cherry, walnut, or purpleheart for an additional fee, each offering a unique color and texture. Throughout the experience, your guide will explain the cultural background of chopsticks and Japanese craftsmanship in a simple and engaging way. No prior experience is needed, and all steps are carefully guided. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful and personal souvenir from Japan. This experience is perfect for travelers looking for a creative, cultural, and memorable activity in Kyoto.
Options
Kyoto Chopstick Making Class with Engraving Option
What‘s Included
Chopstick making workshop
Engraving Option (Additional charges)
English-speaking staff
Hinorki wood (other 4 types woods are additional)
tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Made chopsticks
S5233XFcolink,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly staff who spoke English helped me through everything, good variety of prices.
Great Experience
Sherpa61619770459,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time creating my own chopsticks with amazing support from the staff!
Cute Japanese souvenir workshop
474beccat,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a good experience, great souvenir to make your own chopsticks rather than just buying them, both the guides were helpful and had great English also.
Fun
marcusfW4358TR,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved very friendly helpful staff my 22 year old son absolutely loved it
June 2026
Grace-Bridget,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience making my own chopsticks, all staff extremely friendly and helpful. A must visit if you are going to Kyoto!
Very friendly staff, cool experience. It’s a must do when in Kyoto
NickM5187,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly staff and reasonably priced, very fun experience to do with my partner
Absolutely brilliant experience!
charliedB1761GC,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke, Bunny and the whole team were amazing — so welcoming, helpful and made the whole visit really enjoyable. The highlight for us was getting to make our own chopsticks personal, by engraving them. It was such a fun, unique activity and something we’ll definitely remember. Great atmosphere all round, highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 defo recommend!!
elenagN1176YT,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience making our own chopsticks! The whole process was fun and engaging. A huge thank you to Bunny and Luke, who were absolutely amazing throughout the experience. They were friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and made everyone feel welcome from start to finish😁😁
Unique chopstick making workshop totally work the money
P7988UXhannahm,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience !! Very unique gift now to take home and treasure
Vancouver to Kyoto June 2026
eringK7392DM,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a wonderful time making these chopsticks. I would highly recommend coming here during your trip as it was one of our highlights. We will remember our trip to Kyoto every time we eat sushi:)
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