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Osaka Kintsugi Gold Repair Art Workshop

Namba, Japanby With Japan

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the beauty of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of transforming broken pottery into something beautiful and unique, in a peaceful workshop near Gion and Kawaramachi in Kyoto. In this hands-on experience, you’ll repair a ceramic piece yourself, carefully highlighting its cracks with gold and giving it a completely new character. Instead of hiding imperfections, Kintsugi celebrates them as part of an object’s story — a unique Japanese way of seeing beauty in imperfection and change. With step-by-step guidance from a friendly instructor, you’ll learn the basic techniques of Kintsugi while also discovering the history, meaning, and philosophy behind this fascinating Japanese craft. No previous experience is needed, so anyone can enjoy creating their own piece. One of the most special parts of this experience is that every finished piece is different. The original cracks and the way you repair them create a design that belongs only to you.

What's included

  • Finished item to take home
  • Kintsugi workshop
  • English-speaking instructor
  • Various plate options are available, and upgrades can be added for an additional fee
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

Discover the beauty of Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, in a peaceful workshop near Gion and Kawaramachi in Kyoto. In this hands-on experience, you’ll repair a ceramic piece using traditional Kintsugi-inspired techniques, carefully highlighting cracks with gold to transform imperfections into something beautiful and unique. With step-by-step guidance from your instructor, you’ll learn the basic techniques of Kintsugi while discovering the history and philosophy behind this centuries-old Japanese art. Rather than hiding damage, Kintsugi embraces it as part of an object’s story — a reflection of the Japanese appreciation for imperfection and change. No previous experience is needed, making the workshop enjoyable for complete beginners as well as craft lovers. At the end of the experience, take home your own beautifully repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Kyoto — something you created yourself and a lasting reminder of your time in Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Let's meet at 8th floor

End point

Let's meet at 8th floor

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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