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All Reviews for Kintsugi in Tokyo
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Fun, insightful, and calming
Reviewed by: Eleen
Yoshiko sensei is so kind and a master at her craft. Loved learning from her and her husband in their little studio. She gave great pointers, where to buy supplies to continue the practice, and is very happy to answer any questions even in email afterwards. I brought a cracked teapot in hopes she could advise me on how to fix it, but she helped me fix it for a small fee during class! It was such a lovely way to spend an afternoon immersed in a Japanese artistry not known by many. Only tip is that it’s difficult to call an Uber at this location, may need to make sure to make other commute arrangements!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/31 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Wonderful Workshop with Kintsugi Artists
Reviewed by: Anne V
This was a wonderful and insightful Kintsugi class. Yoshiko and Yoschiichiro made me feel very welcome, taught me a lot in a short amount of time (despite my very limited Japanese) and helped me repair a personal object I had brought. I feel well equipped to continue kintsugi at home now, but still look forward to another class next time I’m in Tokyo! There’s still so much to learn and I had such a nice time being part of their warm, peaceful community!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/12 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Lovely experience
Reviewed by: JD
Such a nice time with this crafty couple! Makes it very manageable even for someone who is not artistic or crafty. Not tricky to get to if you're ok with the bus.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/02 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Great!
Out of all of the activities we have done in Japan, this has turned to be the best one we have done! The owners are a married couple and both have been so nice and sweet. The whole activity is very immersive and we didn't notice that 2 hours have went by so fast! They also served us sweets and tea before starting and they were all so delicious! I even had 5 refills of the tea.
On our next trip to Japan, we will for sure come by again to see you!
Thank you very much for taking part in making our trip unforgetful.
With lots of love from your first Cyprus visitors. :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/12 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Outstanding experience with warm-hearted Kintsugi masters
Reviewed by: Janes
When we think back to our class, we are still filled with the warmth, hospitality and expertise that we were able to experience.
Even though it was only just under 3 hours, we were able to get a great impression of the art of Kintsugi.
Our self-repaired cups, about which we received interesting historical information, will be one of the most precious memories of our trip to Japan.
Thank you very much!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/25 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
What an amazing experience in Tokyo!!
Reviewed by: Paula
Such a fun activity with my 16 year old daughter. We went to the studio and were pleasantly surprised to find out if was a personal lesson for just the two of us! Our teacher was so lovely and you could tell how passionate she was about her craft. She explained the whole process thoroughly and helped us if we needed it on each step. The packaging so we could transport our projects back home was also amazing. I did not expect to have that done for us either! Highly recommend if you're into arts and crafts!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/10 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Thank you Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro
Reviewed by: Ruth
I really enjoyed this experience. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro were generous with their knowledge and made me feel very welcome. I would love to return to their studio to learn more kintsugi.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/03 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
2 Thumbs Up!
Reviewed by: Daniel
A top experience in our visit to Tokyo. 2 hours hands on experience in making art out of damaged pottery led by an experienced and entertaining couple. A throughly enjoyable time!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/17 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
A must do activity when you're in Tokyo!
Reviewed by: Priti
Yoshiichiro san and Yoshiko san were such lovely people. Clearly very passionate about their craft, they taught us the art of Kintsugi with a step by step process. They even told us where to purchase the equipment ourselves if we wanted to do this at home, which we did.
I appreciated how kind and patient they were, the 2 hour class flew by so quickly, we had so much fun!
Absolutely loved this experience and highly recommend this class.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/30 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Peaceful and interesting experience
Reviewed by: アヌク
Big thanks to Yoshikoさん who took the time to teach the technique of Kintsugi, but not only this, also the philosophy and the history way. Very great workshop while doing it and having tea and cake !
I recommend it at 200%/100 !
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/18 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Kintsugi with masters
Reviewed by: JessB
This experience was so enjoyable! Yoshiko and Yochiichiro were so kind and patient with us beginners. Not only learning about the craft but the history of it as well. They talked us through the entire process and helped us along the way.
This is an unmissable experience!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/05 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
kintsugi
Reviewed by: Vivien Wells
well organised
initmate, friendly, welcoming
thorough
excellent accompanying documentation - just need to work out how I can acquire/source cashew tree lacquer back home :-)
attention to detail re: packaging for travel home
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/24 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Excellent experience - highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Elizabeth S
This experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Delicious treats and all our supplies were laid out in the small studio. We were warmly welcomed, received interesting historic perspective, and coached on all the steps in a simple repair process. Our hosts thought of everything, shared lots of media coverage about their work, gave clear instructions, helpful samples, and demonstrations. I was able to repair a beloved piece (pre-approved by photo and email) and also purchased some antique (not broken) pieces. Brilliant set up for travelling home without marring the piece!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/15 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
A wonderful and authentically Japanese experience.
Reviewed by: Rod
Lovely people, wonderful skills, a genuinely old-world Japanese experience. I can’t recommend the Kintsugi experience highly enough!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/15 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Creative Experience with lovely instructors
Reviewed by: Linda
Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are wonderful instructors who we‘re very welcoming. They helped us step through step to repair our little bowls and cups. Yoshikos english is very Good and we were only Four people in total, which was Perfect and relaxing. They perfectly packed our finished goods so we could easily Transport them back to our Home Country. Also we got a Shopping List for all the stuff you need to do Kintsugi at Home, which was very practical at the Store. I highly recommend taking the class here! Thank you so much!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Perfect taster!
Reviewed by: Katrin
Loved this workshop which was held in a very small group and super relaxed atmosphere and environment.
The technique was clearly explained and I came away feeling I had learned something that wetted my petite for more.
It's a perfect 'taster' session and you get to take an unusual souvenir home. Just loved it
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/03 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Calm and welcoming introduction to Kintsugi
Reviewed by: Connie
This was the most calming and grounding experience, a total contradiction to a typical day in Tokyo. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro welcome you into the small street facing studio with home made cake, local treats and freshly brewed tea. Occasionally there is the odd call out from their cat that makes the experience so homely and real that you know you are getting a legitimate immersion into a part of Japanese art and culture.
The class is hands on and Yoshiko makes sure you leave with all the tools you need to keep practicing after you leave the class. She also gives you insights into Japanese culture that are inaccessible to the average visitor.
If you are someone who likes to get under the skin of a city or country, and you like to get off the tourist track to truly start to get your foot into the door of what a culture is about, this is the class for you.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Had a great time!
Reviewed by: Elvira
I had a great time during the workshop. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko are really nice and made me feel welcomed. Kintsugi is really interesting to learn.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/11 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
An exquisite experience.
Reviewed by: Roger
We had a wonderful experience at this workshop. You immediately feel at home and enjoy learning both the history of this art as well as the hands on application. The pace of the class and setting are really wonderful. I love that this we have been given the foundations for this practice and can utilize this in our lives. Highly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Wonderful Experience!
Reviewed by: Michie-san
This will be one of my treasured memories from Japan. The Kuges share the essence of this tradition and craft so wonderfully. The little piece we worked on will bring much joy each time I use it.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/25 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Best class ever
Reviewed by: Daniel
It's such a beautiful and healing class! You're in a small place in the suburbs of Tokyo, surrounded by local folks going about their day - and you will learn the subtle art of Kintsugi while sharing stories of life. The owners could not be kinder and more generous and I appreciated so much how easy they made it to understand what to do. I recommend the class to everyone but make sure you are ready to join their world - not demand your own. You will be rewarded. Thank you!!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/17 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
A delightful and novel experience
Reviewed by: Carolyn Dodd
We were given this Kintsugi Tryout class by our children as a Xmas present. And what a delightful and fun experience it was!
The tiny workshop, filled with examples of kintsugi to provide inspiration, was only just big enough for us both, two other more experienced Japanese students, and our two wonderful teachers Mr and Mrs Kuge. The latter is a force of nature who provided home made lemon cake, endless tea, written and spoken stories about kintsugi in English, and a shopping list to encourage us to pursue our new hobby. The combination with Mr Kuge's quiet expertise provided an atmosphere where we felt free to relax and be creative. We loved every minute of our class and can't wait to see what our tea cups look like after their 2 weeks drying out period.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/11 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Excellent workshop and experience!
Reviewed by: Tina
Kuge Craft provided a detail direction to their workshop, about 8 mins walk from their workshop. It is a cosy place with plenty of artworks and books references.
The experience is amazing. We were greeted by a lovely snack (delicious homemade cake, crackers and earl grey) with English notes and material list for kintsugi. They break it down step by step making it very easy to follow. Along the way, they would also provide extra information before we even know what questions to ask.
They are such a lovely couple, we hope to get to join their workshop again when we are in Tokyo!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/08 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Amazing and informative Kintsugi workshop!
Reviewed by: Trent
I had a great time at the Kintsugi workshop! The Kuge's were very knowledgeable on the craft and were able to explain in English the history and techniques
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/22 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Intimate experience with artists with 40 years of experience!
Reviewed by: J. Conroy
The Kuges are kind, funny, and generous teachers. Good English and fulfilling experience! Bought material to practice kintsugi at home! One of our best memories from Tokyo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/07 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Kind people and well run kintsugi
Reviewed by: Nick
Really enjoyed our experience doing Kintsugi in Tokyo, would recommend to anyone who is interested in this craft. They helped also with information on where to buy products to do craft at home.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/27 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Kintsugi Workshop
Reviewed by: Freeda
It was an amazing experience with the couple. They are very nice and they can speak english well enough. We had a very good time with them.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/11 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Fantastic
Reviewed by: Erica
I had a wonderful time at the one-day intro kintsugi class. In the class, we learned the basics of repairing a chip in a teacup and decorating it with gold lacquer and powder.
The instructors Yoshiko-sensei and Yoshiichiro-sensei are amazingly talented and kind. I brought in a broken plate that I wanted to repair, I thought it would be easy to fix because it had broken cleanly, but it was a lot more complex than I had imagined. Yoshiichiro-sensei and Yoshiko-sensei reassembled it for me, which involved the construction of some impromptu armature to prop up the pieces correctly since the broken pieces do not lie flat, as well as some intricate filing work. I got to paint the lacquer and metallic powder.
The workshop is stacked high with kintsugi treasures, and they also have a pottery studio next door.
They packed up my teacup and my plate really carefully for me to take home. After two weeks of curing, I can wash off the extra powder and see the results. I can't wait!!
If you've seen documentaries or read about about kintsugi or lacquerware, you may know that lacquer from lacquer trees (urushi) can cause a severe reaction like poison ivy, and that it requires really precisely-controlled humidity conditions to cure properly. In this class, we used lacquer from cashew trees, which is not irritating and can cure in regular room-temperature conditions, and once it's cured, it seals the cracks just as effectively and food-safely as lacquer tree urushi.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/18 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Fabulous experience
Reviewed by: Sarah
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were both wonderful hosts. We had a lovely tea and delicious Japanese snacks first and conversed with other attendees. The hosts spoke good English and one of the other students did as well which made the experience very enjoyable. I was able to choose from about 5 or 6 ancient tea cups and Yoshiko gave most of the instruction on how to mend and decorate. She had lots of examples in the shop which helped with ideas.
Perhaps the best thing about this experience was the wonderful energy exuded by the host. Just incredibly warm and gracious people.
Highly recommend!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/28 |
Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Very Memorable Experience
Reviewed by: Desiree
My husband and I had such a lovely time during this Kintsugi Workshop. It was our first time in Japan and Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko made us feel so welcome. They are true masters at this craft and it was an honor to learn from them. I am grateful for the knowledge and time they shared with us. It was an experience we will always treasure. The studio was very easy to find and comfortable to be in. The instructions they provide are very thorough and they offer assistance throughout. We highly recommend this!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/29 |
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