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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Interesting and relaxing activity
Frederic_L, Jan 2026
The 2 hours we spent with Jo were great. He took his time, was very kind, friendly and interesting and can’t wait to receive our ware back home in a few weeks. I recommend this activity 100%
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for giving us great review. please wait a couple weeks to be received your plates. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Lovely, relaxed workshop.
Annemarie_D, Jan 2026
Jo is an excellent, patient teacher who explained the entire kintsugi process to me. The workshop was well planned out, and the relaxed atmosphere embodied the ethos of the Japanese way of life. I also learned how to make matcha the authentic way (it’s all about the froth on top!!) which was pretty cool. I highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the kintsugi workshop and appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure to guide you through both the kintsugi process and the art of making matcha. I’m so glad you found it memorable and meaningful. Your recommendation means a lot to me—thank you again for joining and sharing your experience!
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Deidre_O, Dec 2025
Josuke is very knowledgeable and generous with his time and skills. It was a lovely experience , a fun and informative afternoon.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the afternoon and found it both enjoyable and informative. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge and spend time with you. Arigatougozaimasu.
This was worth every...
Joye, Dec 2025
This was worth every minute, so very interesting and taught by a master in the art of Kintsugi, who was so very polite and friendly. The history about the art form was explained with slides and questions and open discussion encouraged. Held in a traditional studio that was over 100 years old with a gallery up stairs and finished with a lovely matcha tea lesson at the end of the workshop-tasted wonderful. Highly, highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
joye san arigatou gozaimasu for gave us warm and great reviwe. i am so greatful that you had good time. and whlie you staying in Japan, please enjoy every moment, and Atmosphere in Japan. thank you joye san.
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.