KYOTO Craft Your Own Chopsticks from Kyoto Wood
Overview
1 hour
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Create your own handmade chopsticks using carefully selected Kyoto wood in this unique cultural workshop. In this hands-on experience, you will shape, carve, and finish your own pair of chopsticks while learning about Japanese craftsmanship and the cultural role chopsticks play in everyday dining in Japan. The workshop takes place inside a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse, offering a relaxing and authentic atmosphere that reflects the beauty and history of Kyoto. Each participant creates a completely unique pair of chopsticks that can be used daily at home. At the end of the experience, you will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful and practical souvenir from Kyoto.
Additional Info
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
Make your own handmade chopsticks using Kyoto wood in a traditional Kyoto machiya. A fun hands-on cultural experience where you create a unique souvenir to take home from Kyoto. Create your own handmade chopsticks using Kyoto wood in this unique Kyoto cultural experience. 1/ In this hands-on chopsticks-making workshop, you will shape, carve, and finish your own pair of chopsticks while learning about Japanese craftsmanship and the role chopsticks play in everyday Japanese dining culture. 2/ The experience takes place inside a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse, offering an authentic and relaxing atmosphere that reflects the beauty and history of Kyoto.a 3/ Using carefully selected Kyoto wood, each participant creates a completely unique pair of chopsticks that can be used every day at home. 4/ This workshop is perfect for travelers, couples, families, and anyone looking for a memorable cultural activity in Kyoto. 5/ At the end of the experience, you will take home your handmade chopsticks — a meaningful and practical Kyoto souvenir.
What‘s Included
Step-by-step guidance from our instructor
Coffee and/or Tea
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KYOTO Craft Your Own Chopsticks from Kyoto Wood
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN KYOTO!!!
benedettok2026,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love the experience.you do everything.you sand it,wax it and you engrave anything you want into it.
the best activity in kyoto!!! 🥢♥️
733madelinek,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this was the best experience in the world!!! the kindest staff, best music, amazing atmosphere, and now i have my new favorite chopsticks!!!
Amazing!!!
904jeniferk,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience!!! What a beautiful art to make chopsticks!!! ! I can’t wait to use my chopsticks. The instructors were so kind, friendly and helpful!!! Loved every minute!!
So fun, highly recommend!
damiankI2915IS,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun experience! We did this with our kids (age 11, 15, 19). The staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Amazing Fun to Be Had.
AndrewRoper,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing fun time. Great souvenir and experience. Would recommend to all. Easy to do for kids above 10.
Fun activity for all ages!
Louisa S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun activity with friendly, helpful staff. Pleased with our results! The entrance didn’t have a sign so was quite tricky to find, but just go in!
Experience
Compass63686139611,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun to make it easy for women! It was fun to shave and it happened so fast!
Great experience!
maoo96,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun choosing and making my original chopsticks! It was about less than an hour long but everything was a fantastic experience:) Grab your friends, family, or anyone to experience this amazing time!
Even Japanese people can enjoy the chopstick making experience!
Odyssey54086950346,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You could choose cedar, cypress, or other lumber, and it smelled good when you shaved it. Cedar had a stronger scent. It was fun to be able to put the branding on the chopsticks that were made.
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