--- title: Pure Gold Authentic Kintsugi Ceramic Workshop with Artisan lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 133 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 227 duration_minutes: 100 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/pure-gold-authentic-kintsugi-ceramic-workshop-with-artisan/ --- # Pure Gold Authentic Kintsugi Ceramic Workshop with Artisan **Guidekin's take:** Repair a ceramic plate with kintsugi, highlighting cracks with gold under an artisan's guidance before taking the piece home. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The atelier is in the basement of the OG… - 5 start times: between 11:00 and 19:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €133 per person for the Option B：Shikkokurai option; other options up to €185 - Duration: 1h 40m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Beauty of Japan - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.98 from 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 226 of 227. - 5 stars: 224 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the creative process and finished keepsakes; some felt overlooked by the main artisan **Praised:** - Clear guidance through the steps of repairing ceramics - Explanations of kintsugi history, meaning and techniques - A calm, relaxing atmosphere for creative work - Repaired ceramic pieces to take home as personal souvenirs **Complaints:** - Some felt overlooked by the main artisan, while others describe patient, attentive teaching Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-04-23 to 2026-07-30); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Option B：Shikkokurai | €133 / person | English | Lightning in the Dark Shikkoku: Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold. Natural lacquer and chemical resin are used in combination. (90mins) | | Option C：Yobitsugi | €133 / person | English | Yobitugi: You can easily experience "Yobitugi", the highest technique among Kintsugi techniques. It is to attach different decorations | | Option A：Shuurushi kannyuzome | €185 / person | English | Shuurushi kannyuzome kintsugi: Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold. (110mins) | ## What's included - A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson. - All necessary equipment included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Lesson fee ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The atelier is in the basement of the OG building. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please request if you would like to learn from Master Taku. 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