2 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending shattered pottery with lacquer that’s often dusted with gold. Learn about the traditional art’s history and try your hand at it in this class, where you’ll sprinkle 23K gold onto lacquer. As a bonus, the workshop is also held in a traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture that’s worth exploring after class.
Operated by
Zenkei 金継ぎ体験
Ratings & Reviews
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A peaceful experience
Notna4u, Jul 2026
I had a wonderful time, and Jo was an excellent teacher. It was one of the best experiences I had in Japan. It was quiet, calm, and slow after the hustle, bustle, and bright lights of Osaka. And there is no better type of souvenir than weeks later, a package arrives from Japan with your completed piece. Thank you for making this experience accessible to visitors of Osaka who otherwise would never get the chance!
Wonderful kintsugi experience.
Stephen_D, Jun 2026
Josuke is a wonderful teacher, who’s both very patient and deeply passionate about Kintsugi. He is a master craftsman who learned Kintsugi over many years. He has superb English and a beautiful gallery upstairs .
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. It was wonderful meeting you, and I’m very happy that you enjoyed the workshop and the gallery. Sharing Kintsugi with people from around the world is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I hope our paths cross again someday, and perhaps we can enjoy another Kintsugi session together. Thank you again for your support! Warm regards, jo
Unique experience in Osaka
Janice_R, May 2026
What a wonderful and unique experience. Great instructor offering not only hands on training but in comprehensive information about the history of the art and the importance. Highly recommend even for folks who may not have an interest in pottery making.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated learning not only the hands-on process, but also the history and importance of authentic Kintsugi. We are especially grateful that you would recommend the workshop even to those without a pottery background. At ZENKEI, we hope to share Kintsugi not only as a craft, but also as a part of Japanese culture and philosophy. Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Jo / ZENKEI
The sensei, Josuke, was...
Osvaldo_M, May 2026
The sensei, Josuke, was great at explaining the history and the craftsmanship of Kintsugi, bestowing a lot of knowledge to us. Besides the kintsugi, Josuke had a shop with some ceramics pieces that were beautifully handmade, where me and my mom bought some pieces. Jo also showed us his method of a tea cerimony, which was amazing, even better than the one we had in Uji (Josuke's one had more intimacy and experience in contrast to the Uji's that was more formal). Tjhe experience was amazing and it is worth it to go at least once to learn about it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and wonderful review. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about the history, craftsmanship, and philosophy behind Kintsugi. It also means a great deal to us that you and your mother found special ceramic pieces in our gallery to take home. We are especially grateful that you chose our authentic urushi Kintsugi workshop rather than a simplified “quick” Kintsugi experience. At ZENKEI, we believe it is important to share the true spirit of Kintsugi through traditional materials, proper techniques, and meaningful cultural exchange. We are also delighted that you enjoyed the matcha experience and the intimate atmosphere of the tea ceremony. Thank you again for visiting us and for your kind recommendation. We sincerely hope to welcome you again whenever you return to Japan. Warm regards, Jo / ZENKEI
Location
Address
Japan, 〒556-0016 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Motomachi, 2-chōme−6−３０ マンション ニューナンバ
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Domestic shipping（excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa) due to it takes 5-7days for Urushi lacquer cures
- all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.