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1.5〜2 Hours Traditional Kintsugi Work Shop in Namba Osaka
Recommended by 97% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceOsaka, Japan
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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.
- Small class size of maximum five people ensures personalized instruction
- Morning and afternoon classes are available for flexibility
- All the materials you’ll need for kintsugi are provided for you
- See Japanese art and antiques in the studio and take home your kintsugi item
What's Included
- Coffee and/or TeaWe will provide water, green tea or coffee.
- all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Japan, 〒556-0016 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Motomachi, 2-chōme−6−３０ マンション ニューナンバ
at building entrance(bulding name ”Mansion new namba/マンション ニューナンバ”) There is a ramen shop named Honoru on the opposite side. 〒556-0016 大阪府大阪市浪速区元町２丁目６−３０ Address: 2-6-30, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 434160P1
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Reviews
4.8
31 reviews
Regina_M, Dec 2024
My sister and I both enjoyed this workshop. The little studio was cozy and welcoming. The instructor spoke English very well. I especially enjoyed the tea at the end. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for giving us nice review. we are much appreciated. good to hear you liked our matcha tea.
Domenic_o, Dec 2024
Excellent cultural experience! The host is a one man operation who focuses on Kitsugi as his own small buisiness. It was very educational and rewarding as he takes you through both the real process and meaning behind Kintsugi!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Arigatogozaimasu!!
Alana_W, Nov 2024
Our class was just our group of 4 people which made the experience feel very intimate and personable. Jo was a great speaker and kept us engaged. Lesson was in a very old and historic building which was very cool. Jo also showed us how to prepare matcha at the end of our session which was a pleasant surprise.
Some tips for others looking to book:
- we made "chopping" style Kinstugi rather than "cracking" type. I was expecting the latter since that's what you usually see in pictures, but am still very happy with the end result.
- the final product takes some time to cure, so Jo will ship you your work (note: ticket price did not include shipping)
- it's a little tricky to find, I'd recommend saving a few minutes to find the entrance
- Namba Yasaka Jinja was right nearby, worth a look on your way out
Response from Host, Nov 2024
thank you for participating our workshop and giving us great review. please wait for shipping out your plates for a while. yes for oversea shipping we need to charge but for domestic shipping it is included with ticket price.
Kevin_P, Nov 2024
This experience was so great! Not just a workshop to do the final steps of kintsugi, but was very educational and very informative. Would recommend doing this to anyone who is interested in pottery or doing something more hands on during their trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
thank you for giving awesome review. yes the final steps of kintsugi is the most fun part of kintsugi that is why i wanted you to experience. arigatougozaimasu
Ivette_M, Nov 2024
Liked it very much. The class was enjoyable and the explanation about kintsugi quite complete. We even had a tea ceremony class as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Arigatougozaimasu!!
Aki_L, Oct 2024
Jo went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience. We learned so much about the art of kintsugi and got to see some of the projects he's working on. Chatting with him was fun too, and the overall vibe of the shop was very calming which is nice after the bustle of big cities. Can't recommend highly enough!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Aki san arigatou gozaimasu for giving very nice review. i was very nice to meeting your family. when you come back to osaka next please visit us. thank you aki san.
Henry_S, Sep 2024
What a fantastic and informative experience. So much fun to take a calming moment from the busy city to slow down with some art and history. I love my piece and can’t wait to display it when I get home.
Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Henry san thank you for giving us great review. please wait a little bit more to getting your piece. thank you again.
Jaimee_B, Aug 2024
I happened to be the only one this time! It was a great class, and I learned a lot about the craft. The history is amazing, and the use of natural products is great!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you for giving us great review. if you have any chance to coming back to Osaka please come to visit us. thank you
Marilyn_G, Jul 2024
Jo-San was terrific -- he made this entire experience really enjoyable and informative. I loved being able to actually apply the adhesive and the gold. Jo-San explained the kintsugi process from beginning to end, and I learned so much. The art studio is rustic, making the experience even more authentic. Enjoying a casual matcha tea together was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend. I'll do it again, if/when I ever get to come back to Japan.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Arigatou gozaimasu(Thank you) for giving us great review. when you come back to Japan please come to visit us. thank you again.
Samuel_M, Jun 2024
Really fun workshop with a charming and engaging host. The workshop is a stunning heritage building and we were able to choose which pot or plate we liked best to work on for the morning. The host has excellent English and was able to explain the history and process of Kintsugi very clearly. He even walked us to the nearby shrine when the class was over so we didn’t miss it! Would thoroughly recommend this workshop.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
thank you for awsome review. arigatogozaimasu!!
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