Kintsugi in Kyoto: The Art of Golden Repair
Join a traditional Kintsugi workshop in a Kyoto craft studio. Learn the authentic art of golden repair while enjoying premium Uji tea. Transform broken ceramics into masterpieces in an intimate setting.
Kintsugi Workshop
This is a working craft studio in Kyoto where history is built into the walls. You will spend the afternoon learning Kintsugi, the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with lacquer and gold, while sitting among the tools used by local craftsmen for decades. To keep your focus sharp and your hands steady, we serve premium Uji tea sourced from Kyoto’s most famous tea growing region.
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Kintsugi
Immerse yourself in the artistry and culture of Kintsugi. Beginners and enthusiasts alike will enjoy this hands-on workshop.
Professional Instructor
Real English, real skills, and a great personality. Our instructor has the knowledge and expertise to provide you with an interesting, fun, and memorable workshop.
Easy Access
This workshop is conveniently held at our Kintsugi workshop, walking distance from Kyobashi Station making meeting up an anxiety-free experience.
Fully-Narrated Kintsugi Workshop
This workshop is conveniently held at our Sashiko workshop, walking distance from Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan) making meeting up an anxiety-free experience.
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Beauty in the Break
Kintsugi is the practice of highlighting scars rather than hiding them. In this workshop, you take a shattered piece of pottery and use gold to turn the cracks into its most striking feature. It is a slow, tactile process that demands your full attention, rooted in the Kyoto belief that objects carry a spirit worth preserving.
You will be working in a space dedicated to traditional Japanese crafts. The atmosphere is quiet, smells of natural wood and lacquer, and offers a look at the grit and discipline of professional artisans. This is a hands on encounter with a craft that has defined Kyoto’s aesthetic for centuries.
Uji Tea Experience
Uji is the birthplace of Japanese tea culture, and no Kyoto craft session is complete without it. Throughout the workshop, you will be served high grade Uji green tea. Its deep, earthy flavor serves as a companion to the precision work of Kintsugi, giving you a chance to pause and appreciate the progress of your piece.You will be working in a space dedicated to traditional Japanese crafts. The atmosphere is quiet, smells of natural wood and lacquer, and offers a look at the grit and discipline of professional artisans. This is a hands on encounter with a craft that has defined Kyoto’s aesthetic for centuries.
A Working Kyoto Studio
The studio is a functional workspace for traditional Kyoto wood and lacquer crafts. A master artisan leads the session, providing direct, step by step instruction on each stage of the repair. Workstations are equipped with the professional tools and materials used by the resident artisans. This environment is designed for manual work and provides access to the specialized equipment required for authentic Kintsugi.
What You’ll Take Away
Walk away with a finished piece and the skills to see damage in a completely different light. Your finished piece will bear visible scars, transformed into marks of value rather than damage. Alongside the physical object, you’ll take with you the skills to continue practicing kintsugi at home.
Notes for Kintsugi Workshop
Inclusions:
All necessary tools and equipment (brushes, resin, lacquer, powders, etc.)
Hands-on kintsugi instruction by a professional artisan
Access to a selection of broken pottery pieces to repair
Your completed kintsugi piece to take home
Overview of the history, philosophy, and cultural significance of kintsugi
Exclusions:
- Transportation to the Venue: Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the workshop location
- Insurance: Personal or travel insurance is not included and should be arranged individually if desired
Solo Travelers:
In order to keep our pricing as low as possible, we aim to never charge
more for solo travelers. However, if the minimum of 2 guests is not met
for this tour we will offer you as a solo traveler one of the following 3
options.
- To attend the tour on an alternate date.
- Pay a 3000 yen solo supplement
- Receive a full refund
Easy Access
Walking distance from Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan) making meeting up an anxiety-free experienceGet to know some of our guides
We’re proud to have a diverse team of personable, knowledgeable guides fluent in both English and Japanese, serving travelers across multiple regions of Japan. Here, you’ll get to know just a few of the exceptional people who bring our tours to life.
Laura
Guide in Kansai Region
Japan has always been a dream of mine; and it certainly hasn’t disappointed. I’ve now been living on this beautiful island for over seven years!
Originally from France, I’ve always been fascinated by Japan’s deep culture, timeless beauty, and the authenticity of its people. Over time, I truly fell in love with the Kansai region, not only for its incredible variety of food, but also for the many warm and memorable encounters I’ve had here.
That’s why I’m so excited to share this unique journey and experience with you during our tours!
Kensuke
Guide in Hiroshima Region
Based in Hiroshima, Kensuke has a deep appreciation for the city’s unique atmosphere, rich history, and incredible food. He enjoys exploring the roots of Japanese culture and traditions, and through his guiding, he aims to share not only historical facts but also the values and character that define the Japanese people. His goal is to convey perspectives and insights that only a native Japanese person can truly express.
Ferdinand
Guide in Kansai region
A native of France by birth, I have, for the past seven years, made my home in the city of Osaka, having previously resided in Tokyo.
Combining my love for Japan, its rich traditions and culinary delights, and the simple pleasure of walking and meeting new people, I decided to pursue a career where I can have these fervent passions shared with others; because I am deeply in love with the somewhat timeworn charm of Osaka’s post-war industrial visage, and the mysterious and quiet charm of its labyrinthine alleyways.
Michelle
Guide in Tokyo Region
Taiwanese-Italian by heritage, Japan resident for the last 10 years, and lifelong fan of a good story. Though I’ve lived here long enough to know the quiet backstreets and the best local snacks, I still explore with the curiosity of a first-time visitor. Fluent in English (it’s the language I’ve always lived in), plus Japanese and Italian, I’m the kind of guide who makes you feel like you’re catching up with an old friend, the one who just happens to know all the history, hidden corners, and how to get the perfect photo.
Meeting Point
Walking distance from Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan) making meeting up an anxiety-free experience
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