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Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with a Master Craftsman
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Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with a Master Craftsman

by Sharing Kyoto

3.5 hours
Kyoto
¥47,250¥52,500 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Overview

In this unique experience, you will restore a vessel using the traditional Kintsugi technique, guided by a nationally recognized master craftsman with over 50 years of expertise. He will teach you how to repair your piece with gold powder, using methods passed down through generations. While your work dries, enjoy traditional tea and sweets served in vessels personally crafted by the master. This quiet time offers a rare opportunity to ask him questions about his extensive work, including the restoration of Buddhist altars, the techniques behind Kintsugi, and the philosophies of Japan’s traditional crafts. Once completed, your restored vessel will be carefully packed in a wooden box, ready to be taken home as a meaningful keepsake from this special experience.

Highlights

・Learn Kintsugi from a Master Craftsman: Restore a vessel using the traditional Kintsugi technique, guided by a nationally recognized artisan with 50+ years of expertise.
・Hands-On Experience with Gold Powder: Repair your piece with gold powder, using methods passed down through generations.
・Enjoy Tea, Sweets, and Insightful Conversation: Savor traditional tea and sweets served in vessels crafted by the master, while learning about his work and the philosophies behind Kintsugi.
・Take Home a Unique Souvenir: Your restored vessel will be carefully packed in a wooden box as a meaningful keepsake.
・Discover the Cultural Significance of Kintsugi: Learn about Japan's aesthetic of embracing imperfection from a government-recognized artisan dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship.

What's included

English-speaking guide
Snacks
Kintsugi experience fee (includes materials and vessels)

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Address Matsuda Urushi Kogei 7-7 Nishizuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8833, Japan How to get there: 7 minutes walk from Umekoji-Nishi Station on JR Line / Approx. 15 minutes from JR Kyoto Station / Take City Bus No. 207 bound for Toji temple and get off at "Shichijo Omiya / In front of Kyoto Aquarium"

松田漆工芸

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 4 travelers
Please select an experience date
Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 13:00, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Address 7-7 Nishi-suyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8833 Directions 7 minutes walk from Umekoji-Nishi Station on JR Line Approx. 15 minutes from JR Kyoto Station Take City Bus No. 207 bound for Toji tem. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Traditional Kintsugi Workshop with a Master Craftsman [Return] at 松田漆工芸 / 7-7 Nishizuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8833, Japan, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:00, 16:30, 17:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Participants must be aged 10+ to participate in this activity
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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