Kintsugi Workshop is available in Kanazawa and Yamanaka Onsen.

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Features of Kintsugi Japan Art Studio

1【Kintsugi Workshop using real lacquer】

Experience the unique qualities of lacquer, used in traditional Japanese crafts.

２　【Experience the seven steps of kintsugi】

You'll also make the materials used in kintsugi yourself. This is a comprehensive course.

３【One class, one group only (2 to 6 people)】

Since there are no other people present, you can enjoy the experience with your family or friends.

４【You can take home the vessels from the Kintsugi experience.】

I'd be delighted if my kintsugi pieces become cherished mementos of your travels.

５【The price will be reduced as the number of kintsugi experience increases.】

Discounts apply for larger groups. We aim for fair pricing.

Enjoyable for a wide range of ages

You can experience all seven steps of kintsugi.

At our two locations, Kanazawa and Yamanaka Onsen, our kintsugi experience allows you to participate in all seven steps of the process. Our kintsugi workshop uniquely combines learning the traditional Kanazawa art of gold leaf application with the traditional Yamanaka Onsen craft of lacquer techniques. Rather than merely experiencing the final step of sprinkling gold, you will personally prepare the materials used in each step and perform the entire kintsugi process yourself. This deeper learning experience is the hallmark of our kintsugi workshop.

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What is Kintsugi?

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese restoration technique that joins broken ceramics using lacquer and decorates the seams with gold powder. More than just a simple repair, it breathes new value and a story into the object by intentionally highlighting its scars.

Developed from the tea ceremony culture of the Muromachi period(1336-1573), this craft is now loved worldwide as a symbol of the spirit of "cherishing objects." By viewing cracks and chips as unique character, we can rediscover the true beauty that lies within imperfection.

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【Kintsugi Japan Art Studio offers a Kintsugi Workshop using real lacquer.】

Thank you very much for your interest in authentic kintsugi using real lacquer.

The sap of the lacquer tree has been deeply intertwined with Japanese culture and used for over 6,000 years.

Lacquer forms an extremely tough and durable coating. The sap is collected by carving into the tree trunk. The yield is extremely low, with only about 200 grams obtained from a single tree per year, making it a highly precious material.

At Kintsugi Japan Art Studio, we offer the traditional kintsugi experience, using natural lacquer as an adhesive to reinforce the repaired area, then decorating it with gold or silver powder.

Let's experience Kintsugi!

Everyone is enjoying the experience.

kintsugi is also a symbol of a sustainable lifestyle. By reusing damaged items instead of throwing them away, kintsugi shows a commitment to conserving resources and caring for the environment. Our kintsugi experience is open to beginners, and learning about this beautiful tradition and restoring a kintsugi piece with your own hands is a very rewarding experience!

Drawing lines with a brush is a quiet, Zen-like experience.

When we move the brush, there we forget the time, the ticking of the clock, the clamor of the world.

【Kintsugi Workshop Contents】

①　Let's know the beginning of Kintsugi

The tea ceremony and kintsugi, an art deeply rooted in traditional Japanese culture, have been handed down since around the Muromachi period. Tea bowls used in the tea ceremony were extremely valuable and expensive, and could not be thrown away just because they were broken, giving rise to the culture of kintsugi.

②　Learn about the lacquer and tools used in kintsugi!

Natural lacquer used in the kintsugi experience has long been deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Here in Ishikawa Prefecture, a lacquer-coated comb has been excavated from a 7,200-year-old archaeological site. Today, as in the past, lacquer from the lacquer tree is still used for the work. Please experience the relationship between Japanese people and lacquer, the smell of lacquer, and the way lacquer dries.

③　Let's work with natural lacquer actually used by kintsugi craftsmen

Experience all seven steps of kintsugi repair. You'll personally prepare the special materials used for filling chips and bonding. You'll then perform the work using the materials you've made yourself. These hands-on experiences are unique to our kintsugi workshop.Learn more

Let's finish off the souvenir vessels!

You can take home the vessels from the Kintsugi Workshop.

Finally, after experiencing each step of the process, you can finish your kintsugi vessel! That vessel is a gift for you. A gift that you make yourself is a gift with special feelings.

The small dish has a nice gold-jointed pattern.

You can take it home after the experience.

Microwave and dishwasher are not available.

Instructor and Kintsugi Workshop location

The locations of the experience are Kanazawa and Yamanaka Onsen.

If you are traveling alone, please use the Yamanaka Onsen Class.

【Prices, hours and Details of each workshop】

Kanazawa　　 Kintsugi Workshop

Kanazawa Higashi Chayamachi is a place of culture and history, with beautiful traditional townhouses and stone-paved streets. It offers visitors unforgettable experiences such as geiko culture and gold leaf application, and is a photogenic spot for taking pictures.

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The fee includes interpretation services and a souvenir container. Please let us know if interpretation is not required. The fee will be reduced.

【Fee】　adult

　2 persons 58000 yen　3 persons 72000yen　　 4 persons 84000 yen　 5 persons 95000 yen　 6 person　114000 yen　　　（Includes souvenir vessels）

the time required　About 2.5 hours

the number of people　2-6 persons

Enjoy the experience of kintsugi while admiring the old townscape along the river!

Reservations for the Kanazawa Class Kintsugi Workshop can be made here.

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Intensive Short-Term Kintsugi Workshop

We have developed a 2- to 3-day intensive premium workshop program designed for enthusiastic participants from overseas who are serious about improving their kintsugi skills or taking these techniques back home with them.

This plan will enable you to pursue “a professional-level hobby” that allows you to continue practicing kintsugi on your own even after returning home.

Eligible Items　　Items with smooth surfaces that have one or two chips or cracks.

Location: Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture

Fee: Includes tuition and materials　2-Day Course: 55,000 yen　　3-Day Course: 75,000 yen

Dates and Times: ①July 3 and 4 (Starts around 10:00 AM on the 3rd)　　②July 17 and 18（Starts at 10:00 AM on the 17th）③August 8, 9, and 10—（Starts around 2:00 PM on the 8th）

All sessions are open to single participants

Please send your application for the short-term intensive kintsugi course to the email address below.

You can continue working while referring to instructions on how to use the tools even after you return home.

Basic Edition

Yamanakaonsen　　 Kintsugi Workshop

If you are traveling alone, please use the Yamanaka Onsen Class.

Yamanaka Onsen is a hot spring resort rich in nature and history. Traditional crafts and folk songs can be enjoyed, and the area is blessed with fresh seafood. Tourist attractions such as Tsurusenkei are also attractive.

We can also pick you up at the nearby Kaga Onsen Station.

Fee　adult　19500yen one person　（ souvenir vessels included.）

the time required　2 to 2.5 hours

the number of people　persons　1-6

【Only at our workshop in Japan】

A Kintsugi Journey Connecting People to People

【Let's connect with others through the Kintsugi experience!】 This program is probably the only one of its kind in the world.. Kintsugi is divided into four processes. However, you don't know which process you will be in charge of yet.

For example, when you are in charge of the first process of gluing, please leave your best effort to the next person.

And when you are in charge of the final process of sprinkling gold, read the message left by the person before you and try to finish it beautifully while thinking about it.

People connected by a single plate

Kintsugi is a culture that has a deeper meaning than simply repairing broken vessels. It creates an experience of people connecting and sharing with each other as they take their time and wait for the lacquer to dry. As one vessel changes hands one after another and is carefully restored by many people from different countries and cultures, the bonds between people and

We are able to form precious memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I hope that through kintsugi, not only objects, but also this beautiful tradition will be passed down from generation to generation and across borders, like a baton relay that spins new stories. The experience of kintsugi will become a memory for a lifetime, connecting people's hearts as well as their minds as they join broken pieces together.

Kintsugi Experience Team

Introducing the instructors and interpreters of the Kintsugi Experience Team. See more

Impressions of the Kintsugi Experience

We would be happy if you could gain new experiences through the Japanese cultural kintsugi experience and make your trip to Japan a memorable one. Here are some of the messages we have received from our customers.

Availability for Kintsugi Workshops in Kanazawa and Yamanaka Onsen

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Reservation status for the Kanazawa class and the Yamanaka class

Please make reservations using the inquiry form below or via Instagram message. Pricing and other details are listed above.

Please make reservations using the inquiry form below or via Instagram message. Pricing and other details are listed above.

If you would like to experience Kintsugi, please contact us.

【Flow of Requesting Kintsugi Workshop】

①　Please let us know the date, number of people, and location of your desired experience. (Email, Instagram DM)　　【Email Address】　[email protected]

②　We will tell you the price based on that information.

③The price for the Kintsugi experience will be displayed in the payment section below.

④ Please make your payment by the day before the experience.

You can also do this via direct message on Instagram.

Entry details　①Desired Date of Experience　②the number of people　③Kintsugi Experience Locations

④English interpreter needed or not.

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