The plate, all equipment, lesson fees and taxes are included; hotel pickup and drop off are excluded. 4.98 from 227 reviews at €133 per person for 1h 40m.
In our comparison: #5 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Option B：ShikkokuraiThe page price | Lightning in the Dark Shikkoku: Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold. Natural lacquer and chemical resin are used in combination. (90mins) | €133 |
| Option C：Yobitsugi | Yobitugi: You can easily experience "Yobitugi", the highest technique among Kintsugi techniques. It is to attach different decorations | €133 |
| Option A：Shuurushi kannyuzome | Shuurushi kannyuzome kintsugi: Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold. (110mins) | €185 |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 226 of 227
Star breakdown of all 227 ratings
Reviewers praise the creative process and finished keepsakes; some felt overlooked by the main artisan
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 April 2025 to 30 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Kintsugi is a simple restoration technique that uses gold or other metal powder to repair broken, chipped, or cracked pieces. Kintsugi has been handed down in Japan from ancient times, and the culture of taking good care of things has attracted attention worldwide.
Kintsugi lacquer comes from the poison oak tree or black tree of the poison ivy family. When dried, lacquer is a natural adhesive that is harmless to the human body and has a hardening effect.
Cracks are considered a landscape in kintsugi, and the joint is decorated with gold, silver, or other metal powder. Kintsugi is based on not pretending that the cracks have never existed but considering them part of the item's history and breathing new life into it.
In 2024, Master Taku was awarded with the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, an honorable commendation given to individuals who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, art, invention, improvement, and creation this year.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 24 | €133 | 1h 40m | 4.98 (227) | shared |
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| Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared |
| Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops