15 Craft Workshops in Tokyo Sorted by Hour and Price

1.Tokyo Sumo Experience: Chanko & Mochi with a Former Pro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 567 reviews · 2 hours · from $103Our pick

In Ryogoku, Tokyo’s sumo district, you’ll watch former professional wrestlers demonstrate techniques, eat chanko nabe, pound mochi, and step onto the dohyo for a friendly bout. The two-hour event is conducted in English and Japanese, with assigned seating and plenty of family participation. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice.

“Amazing, I made sure to take part in every activity and it made it o e of the most unique and vest experiences”

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2.Kintsugi Experience: Art of Golden Joinery in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $59Top rated

At TNCA Minami-Aoyama, you’ll learn basic kintsugi with a supplied ceramic plate, gold-mixed lacquer, and guidance from an English-speaking instructor. The one-hour class covers both technique and Japanese aesthetics. The 11:00am session may include Master Taku. You’ll wear a samue craft garment and take your finished piece home.

“This is a very fun activity for people to get a taste of the art of Kintsugi. The instructor was Japanese and spoke very good English so you will be comfortable in either language. The studio is small, intimate, and interesting.”

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3.Tokyo Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $26

At a small workshop in Tokyo’s Taito craft district, you’ll shape, smooth, and finish your own wooden chopsticks with guidance from a local artisan. Choose from several woods, with extra charges for premium materials and engraving. The session suits beginners, families, and solo visitors, and your finished pair is wrapped to take home.

“This is a fun activity for everyone. Rasmus and Sakura where very informative and helpful. We came away with some very nice chopsticks that they even engraved for us. There is an extra cost for the more expensive woods and the engraving if you want it, but worth it for the final product.”

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4.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

In a one-hour seated class near Asakusa Station, you’ll learn matcha history, answer a light quiz, and whisk your own tea with traditional tools. English-speaking instructors such as Mana, Ken, Hayato, Hiyo, and Yui keep the lesson relaxed and clear. Matcha and Japanese sweets are included, with Tokyo Skytree nearby.

“I had such a great time at this matcha class! I learned so much about the preparation and proper techniques for making matcha, and the hands-on experience made it even more fun. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the whole class felt relaxed and engaging. Highly recommend for anyone who loves matcha or wants to learn something new!”

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5.TokyoSumoShow, ChickenHotPot, and Mochi-Pounding by Pro Wrestlers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $106

At SUMOLAND Tokyo Ryogoku, former top-division wrestlers explain sumo, perform short bouts, teach techniques, and invite you into the ring. You’ll eat chicken chanko hot pot, help pound mochi, take photos, and enjoy a lively 90-minute to two-hour program. It is designed for adults and children, not a formal tournament or morning practice.

“Great all round show and food. Informative, fun, interactive and not rushed. Would reccomend. Great staff.”

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6.Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $142

At TNCA Minami-Aoyama Studio, ceramic artist Taku Nakano guides you through authentic kintsugi using natural urushi lacquer and pure gold powder. Choose a rustic plate, black plate, or decorative yobitsugi repair, then take your finished piece home. The small class has no more than five participants and lasts about 90 to 110 minutes.

“Incredible opportunity to dive deep into this delightful art form and Japanese life philosophy with a master in the craft. So grateful to Taku Nakano for his patience and sharing his expertise in kintsugi which allowed me to learn and create at n aRead more”

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7.Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 30m · from $161

At BUB Activity Center in Asakusa, choose a Japanese kitchen knife, sharpen it under friendly English-speaking guidance, engrave your name, and attach the handle. Guides such as Mori, Agata, Lisa, and Joe help beginners through each step. The 90-minute session includes tea, snacks, packaging, and a custom key-holder.

“I love how attentive and engaging every trainer was! Communications were crystal clear with how fluent our trainers were!”

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8.Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 1 hour · from $16Best value

At Hashiyuki Chopsticks Shop & Workshop in Taito, you’ll shape, sand, and finish your own wooden chopsticks with English-speaking staff such as Angie, Yuki, and Chihiro. Choose from more than 10 woods, add optional engraving, and leave with a useful Tokyo keepsake after about an hour.

“It was awesome. Yuki was really nice, he explained everything. You can choose your own wood. It was a great experience. Thank you !”

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9.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

Meet Taka at JR Omori Station, then walk to his home for four hours of hands-on Japanese culture. Fold an origami crane, knead udon, prepare sushi and gyoza, enjoy tempura, drink sake or soft drinks, make matcha, and take home calligraphy of your name from Keiko. This private experience welcomes vegetarian and vegan menus.

“Great experience for our family to learn some more about Japanese food and culture. We travelled for 3 weeks with our family with 2 boys 7 & 8 years old and this was such a valuable session to feel more connected to and understand JapanRead more”

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10.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $79

Join Sakura in her home near Shibuya for a two-hour, hands-on lesson in fruit daifuku and dango. You’ll learn each step, hear how mochi fits Japanese life, enjoy your sweets with green tea or matcha, and take leftovers home. The small class, capped at eight people, suits families, couples, and first-time cooks.

“My daughter and I enjoyed making mochi with Sakura. She made it fun and easy to follow. Her directions to her place was also easy to follow. We can’t wait to make mochi when we return home. Thank you for being a wonderful host, Sakura!”

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11.Kintsugi Art Repair Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1h 30m · from $125

At Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store, learn kintsugi with an English-speaking instructor and interpreter. You will repair a ceramic piece, fill chips or cracks, and add metallic color to the seams. The 90-minute class is limited to five people and includes all materials plus a finished souvenir. You may bring a suitable vessel from home, subject to size and repair limits.

“We had a fantastic time. You get to practice through the steps of kintsugi, replacing broken pieces and adhering them, using putty to fill gaps, and finally painting. As we worked through the steps our instructor told us about the history of kintsugi as well. Our instructor and interpreter were knowledgeable and kind and made the class very fun. Would highly recommend!”

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12.Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

In Asakusa, Mei guides you through Japanese calligraphy basics, from brush control and stroke order to writing characters of your choice. You practice with traditional brushes and a fude pen, then create a final piece on a scroll, fan, or hard-backed square. The English-language class welcomes beginners and includes an artwork to take home.

“Mei was an incredible instructor. We learned about the history of Japanese calligraphy and the writing templates were soooo helpful. We got to produce a work on a scroll, fan or hard backed square.”

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13.Learn Traditional Origami with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Meet Manami Watanabe near Shinjuku and learn classical origami in English. Choose 3 to 5 designs, such as cranes, frogs, lotus flowers, boxes, or samurai helmets, then fold them with patient step-by-step help. Traditional and modern papers, scissors, snacks, and a carry-home bag are included.

“Our group of 4 adults and an 8yo had an amazing time with Manami! She very patiently explained and demonstrated how to make 3 origami pieces (we chose to make a samurai helmet, a jumping frog, and a crane). She was so kind and encouraging to our 8yo, taking time to make sure he was keeping up with all the steps and helping him when he struggled. We very much enjoyed learning about the history of origami and appreciated how Manami incorporated stories from her family and childhood and how meaningful origami is to them. We got lost trying to find the meeting point, and Manami patiently waited for us.…”

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14.Discover the Art of Kintsugi in Ginza

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $75

Three minutes from Ginza Station, this small-group workshop introduces you to kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with visible metallic seams. Tatsu or Teki Sensei may guide your group through each step, from choosing a cracked plate or bowl to packaging the finished piece. You receive all materials, a soft drink, and a decorative souvenir to take home.

“Tatsu our teacher was waiting for us outside his building which was a bonus in busy Tokyo. We were welcomed with good quality coffee while he explained how the lesson would proceed. We had a choice of 2 coloured cracked plates. It was fun and Tatsu helped along the class and told stories about Ginza. He packaged our plates up to protect them ready for our luggage back home. I’d love to come again. Thanks Tatsu 🙏🙏Robyn Knowles”

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15.Kintsugi Workshop to Learn the Art of Golden Joinery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide near Gakugei Daigaku Station for a two-hour kintsugi workshop. Learn the craft’s wabi-sabi philosophy, repair pottery with artificial lacquer and gold powder, and take home your work. The instructor may be Anne or Chiara. A plate costs ¥1,000 to ¥2,000, and the group is limited to six.

“The guide was amazing. But it was very expensive and disappointing the tiny bit we got to fix. Friends who did a different class, joined the whole bowl which is the experience we thought we would get.”

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