Craft Your Own Elegant Handmade Chopsticks (Kakehashi Kobo)
Experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship and make your own original chopsticks! A chopstick artisan will guide you through the process with care.
Learn to carve chopsticks from cypress wood using craftsmen's tools in a quiet workshop in Sasazuka, Tokyo, just a short train ride from Shinjuku.
Details
- Age RestrictionsFamily/kid friendly
- Photography/VideoPhotos & video allowed (always ask!)
- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
- Verification & AccuracyPublicly listed
Group size
- Small groups
- Solo-friendly
- Private experience
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
- English
More Details
Shape the wood, refine the form with sandpaper, and finish with camellia oil to create chopsticks tailored to your hand size and preferred cuisine. Additionally, participants can opt to experience the lacquer-coating process firsthand. This rare opportunity includes a tour of the normally off-limits lacquer workshop, offering a deeper understanding of Japan's lacquer culture. In this experience, you can learn not only how to make chopsticks, but also about their history and background. This is not just a classroom for hands-on experiences, but where chopsticks are also sold, so you can see various types of chopsticks on display. There are many types of chopsticks in Japan; different types are used for different types of food like sushi, tempura, and ramen. Learn about the delicate consideration through the process of chopstick making. During the the lacquerware experience, learn not only about lacquerware but also about traditional Japanese crafts, used in shrines, temples, and daily life. See the workshop where craftsmen are working and experience the process while feeling the unique scent of lacquerware with all your senses. ＜Highlights＞ • Chopstick-making taught by the craftsman • Handcrafted chopsticks from hinoki wood • Create your own unique chopstick shape so you can eat your favourite meals easier • Optional lacquer coating experience using authentic lacquer • English-speaking guide available for greater accessibility ＜Itinerary＞ 1. Meet at Sasazuka Station 2. Move to the store and workshop ‘Kakehashi’ with a guide (10 minutes) 3. Chopstick-making experience (55 minutes) 4. Lacquer-coating experience (25 minutes) 5. Tour ends at the venue
Experience Type
- Cookware
- Lacquerware
Durations available
- 1-3 hours
Additional Terms and Limitations
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers Wheelchair accessible Stroller accessible
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Nearby transportation
Meeting point Sasazuka Station
Location
Original Listing
Craft Your Own Elegant Handmade Chopsticks (Kakehashi Kobo)
Craft Your Own Elegant Handmade Chopsticks (Kakehashi Kobo)
¥15,000
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- CityShibuya
- PrefectureTokyo