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Tokyo Denim Jeans Making Experience

4.9 · 261 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Traveling Tokyo Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
1h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Customize a pair of Okayama denim jeans in Harajuku, choosing the silhouette, patch, rivets and button.

The jeans, materials, staff guidance and hemming are included; embroidery, premium patches and selvedge upgrades cost extra. 4.92 from 261 reviews at €133 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #20 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €133 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Choice of jeans silhouette
  • 1 pair of Japanese jeans (UNISEX jeans. Sizes in increments of "2 from "24 - "44)
  • Guidance from English and Japanese speaking staff
  • Selection of patches, rivets, and button (1 patch, 6 rivets, and 1 button are included)
  • Hemming service included
  • Hands-on craft experience
  • Please check your booking confirmation and/or reminder emails for the latest availability.
  • Introduction to premium Japanese denim
  • Additional rivets & buttons, and premium patch
  • Selvedge denim upgrade
  • Embroidery available for an additional fee
  • Premium leather patches
  • Pocket embroidery
  • Shipping fee

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.

Reviews

4.9
261 ratings
Tripadvisor 247 · Viator 14

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 256 of 261

Star breakdown of all 261 ratings

5 stars
248 · 95%
4 stars
8 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
4 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise helpful staff and the finished jeans; customisation extras can raise the cost considerably

Praised

  • Helpful staff explain the customisation process clearly
  • Freedom to choose buttons, patches, embroidery and other details
  • Denim quality and finished jeans receive frequent praise
  • Personalised jeans make a souvenir travellers value
  • Easy communication with English speaking staff

Complaints

  • Extra charges for embroidery and other upgrades can be steep
  • Some sizes are sold out, limiting the choice of denim

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (9 September 2026 to 30 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Daruma Jeans is located on the 4th floor of the Harajuku TW Building, just a 1-minute walk from Harajuku Station & Meiji-Jingumae Station.
Departure
10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Traveling Tokyo; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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From €133 per adult