Tokyo · JAPANESE CULTURE WORKSHOPS
The 15 best japanese culture workshops you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Shape Japanese wood with a kanna, sand and oil your own chopsticks in Shinjuku, then add engraving for a personal Tokyo souvenir.
“They all speak English very well and are available to answer all questions you might have. The experience is charming, I recommend to do it if you pass by Shinjuku! Thank you to Shae and all the staff for the experience!”
Repair a ceramic plate with gold lacquer in Tokyo, learn kintsugi philosophy, wear a samue, and take home a handmade souvenir.
“Great cultural experience, fun and really well organised and taught. Easy to do and a wonderful moments from a holiday in Japan”
Repair a plate with Master Taku using natural urushi lacquer and pure gold in a small Tokyo kintsugi workshop with a take-home souvenir.
“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”
See authentic Kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabukiza Theatre with English or Chinese captions, live music, monthly programs, and a historic Ginza setting.
“This show was the light of my time in Tokyo. I wish I had gotten seats closer to the stage though, as the facial expressions are pivotal to the art.”
See authentic Kabuki, Bunraku, or Hogaku in Japan with English support, top performers, and a practical ticket option from $37.
“Fun experience if you are going to Tokio more than 4 days as you have to take in mind it takes 3.30h it was in a great area to visit after. You can take food for the two brakes there is or go outside. A really nice and authentic experience. The English audioguide is perfect. Just don’t expect the stories to have a closed finish. We had three acts with 3 unrelated and unfinished stories. Very insightful into their culture.”
Make udon, sushi, gyoza, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko.
“Friendly welcome by the hosts and fun activities. A lot of information and nice activities, highly recommended.”
Repair pottery with gold in a small Shibuya workshop, learning kintsugi from Michiko and Yuki over matcha, sweets, and two calm hours.
“We loved our Kintsugi class with Michiko. She has a wonderful and welcoming energy. So patient and kind during our learning experience of this wonderful art and philosophy on life. Highly recommend Michiko and learning about this age Read more”
Repair pottery with gold in a small Tokyo kintsugi workshop, learn the craft with English guidance, and take home a handmade ceramic keepsake.
“Great hands-on workshop, I was in a group of 3 people and we were guided through a small repair on a piece that we took away with us. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed and the tutor explained everything clearly and gave lots of support. We sat alongside some professionals and it was great to see them work too. It was a great way to find out more and have a good at Kintsugi, I really enjoyed the workshop.”
Create a seasonal ikebana arrangement with a master in Tokyo’s Yanaka district, shop for flowers locally, and meet the neighborhood community.
“This was a very nice and almost private lesson in how to make flower arrangements by two wonderful ladies. They were super nice and very skilled in what they are doing. I’m not sure if this was a coincidence but we were the only people whRead more”
Create a playful ikebana arrangement in Tokyo with florist guides Ruby or Aki, learn flower symbolism, and take home photos of your creative session.
“A wonderful Japanese experience. We could take our time perfecting our Ikebana art and got very helpful tips from the instructor.”
Learn classic origami with Tokyo native Manami Watanabe, choosing 3 to 5 designs while hearing the stories behind Japan’s paper art.
“Great experience making origami and learning about japanese culture”
Repair a ceramic piece with synthetic lacquer and metallic powder in a 90-minute Kintsugi workshop near Ginza Station.
“This was such a fun class! The time and care our guide put in was clear. He was super knowledgeable and made great conversation. The pieces were packaged up so we could safely take them back home. Thanks!”
Learn ikebana with Hiromi in a traditional Tokyo home, then enjoy matcha, wagashi, and a quiet look at Japanese culture.
“This was a wonderful experience! My partner and I enjoyed learning about the foundations of Ikebana and creating our own arraignment. The host is so nice and knowledgeable — a great memory from our time in Tokyo!”
Learn traditional and modern taiko with expert Eva Kestner in Tokyo, then take home a personal video of your powerful 90-minute performance.
“Just a fabulous experience learning the Taiko drums with Eva! She is interesting, informative, super cool & amazing at the drums-I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! Sore arms today though :)”
Learn Japanese kintsugi in Tokyo, repair pottery with lacquer and gold, and take home a personal keepsake in this calm two-hour workshop.
“It was a fun activity! I especially liked that it was 2 hrs long. Gave us plenty of time to relax and do each step and also interact with each other and the guide.”
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