投稿者: Christine
This was such a fun, interesting and enjoyable experience! Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were so kind, knowledgeable, helpful. They were very patient as they tried to bridge the language barrier while giving instructions. They had several “cheat sheets” in English to help me understand.
They also were quite hospitable, providing snacks and even taking my photo several times during the repair process. Yoshiko also kindly showed me her ceramics studio, as I had made the piece that I used.
The entire process was easy enough, but patience and care are necessary. They gave me a list of supplies to purchase (and the address of a store so that I could bring those home with me.
Overall, I would highly recommend this experience. It’s a great introduction into the beautiful art of Japanese kintsugi! As an aside, I had mentioned to some of the staff at our hotel that I was taking this class and they scoured the hotel to find some old examples that they had in their possession. When I returned with my piece, the staff were impressed and asked for the contact info so they could recommend the Kuge’s to other hotel guests.
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/09/08 |
参加日: | 2019/08/16 |
投稿者: りょう
申し込んだ時間に間に合わず、翌日に変更してもらえました。
朝9時のクルーズは貸し切り状態でした。
川も山もきれいでゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができました。
また行きたいです。
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/08/25 |
参加日: | 2019/08/23 |
投稿者: Lawrence
I had such a good time learning kintsugi, I went straight from their workshop to a craft store (with their extremely helpful bilingual shopping list!) to be able to do it more at home. The Kuge-sans were so welcoming and kind. I brought a small bowl that I had recently broken, and they helped me magically put it back together. They also had beautiful tea cups available to repair.The Kuge-sans do a wonderful job of communicating the joy of kintsugi even without too much English. They were prepared with photos and examples to make every step clear. Overall, the experience was peaceful and satisfying, and definitely a lovely way to rest from the hurry and stress of international travel.
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参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/08/23 |
参加日: | 2019/08/21 |
投稿者: Tiffany
Arrived 20 min late because we were an hour away and got a little lost, but they didn’t mind.
The workshop is led by an elderly couple who have been doing kintsugi for many years. They were even featured in a few books and magazines!
When we arrived, there was mango Mille crepe cake and apple tea, which were both SO GOOD. It’s summer when we went, so the snack and drink were both so refreshing.
We picked our cups and got right to work. They walked us through the process step by step and gave us a list of the steps and materials to buy at the store if we wanted to do kintsugi on our own at home.
We got to see some of the kintsugi works they fixed, and some were so intricately re-pieced, it blew our minds.
Overall, I had so much fun. The couple is super sweet and take pics of you on their iPad as you’re working and email them to you, since your hands are full.
The next time I go back to japan, I will take their class again, without a doubt. I really do recommend taking this class because it’s such a unique experience that I’ll always remember, along with having a completely uniquely fixed cup .
The picture I attached from the book is the picture of the couple.
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/08/20 |
参加日: | 2019/08/14 |
投稿者: Anita
I had a delightful time at this class. Every effort was made to make it a special experience. I cannot wait to reveal my work in two weeks time.
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参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/08/13 |
参加日: | 2019/08/11 |
投稿者: KSY
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were wonderful hosts! Kintsugi and the philosophy of wabi sabi are very important to my husband and I, so while we were on our honeymoon in Japan we were so excited to take this class.
The Kuge's welcomed us with refreshing apple tea and a fruit / tart dessert and gave us aprons before getting started. They had several cups that we could choose from to repair. The process was relatively quick, with some repetitive sections (filing) and some waiting for our cups to dry before moving on to the next step. Yoshiko had a very good English level, and we appreciated her explanations and perspective.
Their art and ceramic studio have been featured in various guides and magazines. You are in good, expert hands in this class.
We also took their recommendation and ate dinner at Tensuke (tempura restaurant in Koenji) after the class. It was one of our favorite meals of the trip!
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/08/09 |
参加日: | 2019/07/28 |
投稿者: Olivia
I would 100% do this activity again as well as any others run by Kuge Crafts. Despite being early I was welcomed in with homemade sweets and tea. I've only booked the session for myself despite travelling with my friend, she said she'd be happy walking around the local area for the 2 hours or so while I was in there, but upon seeing her they welcomed her to stay and offered her the same food and drink with the most wonderfully giving attitudes, genuinely the height of Japanese hospitality.
The method of kinstugi, the pattern on my bowl, and the making of the brushes, epoxies involved were all explained in detail, and as we waited for the putty on my bowl to set, Yoshiko showed my friend and I her other workshop and the pieces of artwork she was most proud of.
Both Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro spoke enough English to have a nice conversation. You really are getting and entire experience as well as just learning a traditional craft. Can't recommend this enough.
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/07/27 |
参加日: | 2019/07/19 |
投稿者: Vikki
This was a wonderful afternoon. Our hosts were very kind and patient teachers. The homemade apple tea was lovely. Loved that we could take home a project. One misunderstanding however: A couple of us brought pieces to work on but they were not appropriate as they were not chipped or cracked. There is not enough time to break and glue a piece during the class. There were a variety of chipped and cracked, (antique!) vessels that we could choose from. During down time, our host showed us pieces she had completed to demonstrate the possibilities for future projects. Loved that she gave us a list of supplies and where to buy them, in Tokyo, if we want to continue. Great event.
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/07/26 |
参加日: | 2019/07/24 |
投稿者: Bre Little
The Kintsugi class was everything I had hoped for and more. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko are probably the sweetest people you will ever meet. When I arrived, they had a delicious snack that Yoshiko had prepared and served me some tea. After a bit of conversation, we started the workshop. They were thorough with the instructions, gave me time to write notes and assisted when necessary. They gave me a tour of the pottery studio next door while I was waiting for my piece to dry. When I finished the workshop they gave me a list of supplies for doing Kintsugi at home and encouraged me to message them if I had any questions. I went to Tokyu Hands the next day, gave them the list and purchased all the supplies needed. I would recommend this workshop to anyone going to Tokyo. I didn't take many pictures because I was charging my phone during the workshop. I will try to upload the finished product after the 2 weeks required for my piece to set. They packaged up my cup nicely for me to travel home with.
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参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/07/13 |
参加日: | 2019/07/10 |
投稿者: Courtney
Cannot recommend this experience enough. Not only were we served delicious tea and cake handmade by Mrs. Kuge, she and her husband were very diligent with their teaching and even showed us where to buy everything we needed to make our own lacquerware at home. Definitely bringing visiting friends and family here again in the future. A little Japanese will go a long way, but not necessary. Mrs. Kuge speaks English well, and her husband is so sweet it doesn’t matter :)
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | 家族 |
投稿日: | 2019/06/21 |
参加日: | 2019/06/20 |
投稿者: ケリー
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko Kuge are an amazing, knowledgeable, jovial, kind, patient, and helpful couple. Husband speaks limited english but the wife speaks decent English for non-Japanese speakers to get by. I truly truly enjoyed the class and getting to know them and the other guest with us that afternoon. They were even kind enough to let me practice my proficient but very rusty Japanese with them :) I learned so much and was completely engrossed in the experience. For this lesson, they taught us how to repair an antique Japanese cup of our choice to bring home or BYOC (bring your own ceramic!). It was an intimate setting and they gave us the knowledge, tips/tricks, and a list of recommended materials we can go out and buy ourselves at a local crafts shop for about ~3000 yen. Home baked sweets, snacks, and iced tea were provided during breaks and it was all so yummy!! I was given a peanut snack and informed them that I was allergic, but no problem! I was immediately given a better snack! Shinsetsu na~! They even took pictures of/for us as we were repairing our ceramics and sent it back to us over email to share with our friends/family! I couldn't be more thrilled about this experience and recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Also important to note: they have a cute 19 year-old half-blind cat that may come out from hiding to say hi if you're lucky enough.
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/06/11 |
参加日: | 2019/06/09 |
投稿者: Alan
Really enjoyed spending time at kuge! I learned to repair ceramics and create art with a technique called kintsugi. They were very welcoming and exemplified Japanese hospitality. Highlight of my time in japan. Inspired to practice what I have learned!
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参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/05/26 |
参加日: | 2019/05/26 |
投稿者: Pascal
With all the beautiful places and amazing things to do in Japan, it would seem hard to pick a favorite. But this is easily my favorite thing I did while in Japan. The art of Kintsugi is very interesting and I had read about it a few times. I am so happy that now I got to experience it myself. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were incredibly nice hosts who made the experience so much better. This an actual souvenir that I will use and cherish because I made it myself with the help of wonderful teachers, instead of buying something.
I highly recommend this experience to everyone, you will not regret it. Thank you Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko!
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/05/07 |
参加日: | 2019/05/04 |
投稿者: ちゃとじゅに
晴天で景色もよく気持ちよかったです。説明も丁寧で分かりやすかったです。時間もあっというまに過ぎ次回、来たときもまた乗りたいです。
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | 家族 |
投稿日: | 2019/05/04 |
参加日: | 2019/05/02 |
投稿者: Lauren C
This was an amazing experience that I highly recommend. Yoshiko and Yoichiichiro were incredibly welcoming and kind, even going so far as to give us homemade cake and flavored tea.
I went with my boyfriend and we were the only ones in the workshop, which turned out great. I knew just enough Japanese and they knew just enough English for us to communicate well and even have some fun conversation. They are clearly accomplished artists and were great teachers as they walked us through the process of repairing our teacups. We left with two beautiful pieces that we repaired ourselves with their instruction, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
On top of everything else, we received a comprehensive list of materials to go purchase at Tokyo Hands later if we wanted to try kintsugi on our own at home (which we immediately went out and got). If you have any interest in the art of kintsugi and want instruction from a very knowledgeable and kind couple, this workshop is definitely the way to go.
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/04/29 |
参加日: | 2019/03/31 |
投稿者: Shandy
It was a great and fun experience!
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko made us feel welcomed with their hospitality
They guided us through our works patiently and we had a memorable time with them. Home made tea and cakes by Yoshiko was super yummy! Would not regret booking their class
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/04/28 |
参加日: | 2019/03/27 |
投稿者: Christine
We had a lovely time learning how and about Kintsugi! This is a perfect activity for anyone curious about the art and who likes to try new things. My brother and I are travelling in Japan together and this was an awesome experience we shared together. We felt so welcomed by Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko who treated us like we were in their home for dinner! Delightful treats were included and lovely conversation. Definitely a great idea while in Tokyo!
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参加形態: | 家族 |
投稿日: | 2019/04/27 |
参加日: | 2019/04/25 |
投稿者: Andrew & Piper
Having spent nearly two weeks in Japan doing various activities, I can say without hyperbole that this was the highlight of our trip. It was an intimate experience where we learned what is both a practical and artistic pursuit. The couple that runs Kuge Crafts are incredible sweet and patient, and they made sure that we had an excellent experience. They answered all of our many questions, and showed us examples of what could be done with kintsugi (they really are masters). They'll even take pictures of you working.
What's best is that they give you a complete shopping list for the exact items you need at the local craft store in order to do this back home. (Just make sure you go to the exact one they mention in Shinjuku; others won't have the correct materials.)
While the store is a little bit out of the way, it is *absolutely* worth doing!
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/04/16 |
参加日: | 2019/04/11 |
投稿者: Liselotte
I had a lovely time at this workshop; Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko are very knowledgeable and explained more about the background of the craft. I got take a beautiful piece of Japanese antique porcelain home with me at the end of it. Can highly recommend!
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/04/14 |
参加日: | 2019/04/04 |
投稿者: アリエル
京都の観光名所はどこも人混みですが、少し早起きして、京都ならではのお寺の場の空気に浸ることが出来て、最高でした。
ヨガもできて、観光地にいながらにして、いつもと同じように一日が始められて気分が良かったです!
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プラン: | 坐禅とヨガ体験 |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/04/08 |
参加日: | 2019/04/06 |
投稿者: yui
普段経験できない!
とても貴重な時間でした。
終了したあとは、
心も体もスーッと軽く感じました。
勝林寺もとても素敵な場所です。
また違う季節にも訪れたいと思います。
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プラン: | 坐禅体験 |
参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/04/02 |
参加日: | 2019/03/31 |
投稿者: Jake
This was one of the most enjoyable experiences in Japan. The art of kintsugi is fascinating and shockingly easy. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are truly lovely people and incredibly well-versed in the trade. They provided us with a shopping list to get materials so we can continue to do this at home! The finished results are beautiful and they also shared some of their own work which is even more impressive. I really can't recommend this enough!
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/03/26 |
参加日: | 2019/03/24 |
投稿者: Mary
This was a thoughtful and well planned guide to kintsugi. From a delicious treat to begin, to the history of the patterns of our chosen cups, to a guided experience of kintsugi. We took home our repaired cups and look forward to them being a beautiful reminder of Japan!
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参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/03/12 |
参加日: | 2019/03/10 |
投稿者: サリー
海老蔵さんに似てるなーと思いました。座禅は初めてだったけれど、集中できました。中々1人では難しいかもしれないけど、やってみようと思います。呼吸のこと、数を数えること。為になりました。お菓子とお抹茶も、美味しく頂きました。
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プラン: | 坐禅体験<お抹茶・生菓子付> |
参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/02/18 |
参加日: | 2019/02/17 |
投稿者: Pam
A very short intro into the craft of kintsuge, but enough in two hours to give you a feel for the. materials and process involved. I left with enough confidence to attempt some simple repairs myself, which is exactly what I wanted. The instructions and the shopping list were also perfect.
Also the matcha jelly was delicious and the couple are lovely!
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参加形態: | ひとりで |
投稿日: | 2019/02/05 |
参加日: | 2019/02/02 |
投稿者: Ami Dudley
This was a wonderful class .we enjoyed it thouroughly and will be going back for more .The teachers were so patient ,helpful and kind They were great hosts and gave clear instructions during and after the class .Kintsugi is such a beautiful art and they are highly experienced and skilled .It was inspiring to see some of their pieces .overall excellent and very satisfying experience!
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/01/29 |
参加日: | 2019/01/27 |
投稿者: miak
Really great experience getting hands on experience doing kintsugi.
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were wonderful teachers, and guided us well (in English!).
i really appreciated the advice they gave - where to get materials so i can do kintsugi when i return home. (from Tokyu Hands)
Now i am waiting for another week so i can use my cup to drink sake from!
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参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/01/19 |
参加日: | 2019/01/12 |
投稿者: Rossignol
That workshop was a real human experience on top of introducing us to this beautiful kintsugi technique. We have been welcome by a delicious homemade cake and a gorgeous apple tea before being introduced to the different steps with a lot of love and generosity by our two teachers whom I shamelessly forgot the name.
They have been so caring and adorable, they offered us an adorable afternoon! I highly recommend that experience to you!!
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参加形態: | 友達・同僚 |
投稿日: | 2019/01/15 |
参加日: | 2019/01/13 |
投稿者: Sara
I've been intrigued by kintsugi for several years and it was fun to learn the practice and make our own pieces. The host couple is charming and provides additional teaching during the down time (such as while waiting for the epoxy to dry). We also got a delicious snack. When we finished, they packaged our cups in a way that made them easy to bring home on the plane without breaking. They also took a lot of photos of us and sent them to us the next day, which was very thoughtful.
Note: we did the two hour class which involved fixing chip, rather than a large crack (as I thought). It would take more time to do a larger repair project, and the class gave us the skills to do so on our own time
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プラン: | Test Package |
参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/01/12 |
参加日: | 2019/01/10 |
投稿者: 3989パグ
そば打ちは初めての体験でしたが、女将さんが丁寧に教えてくれたので大変楽しめました。
最寄りの宿からタクシーで向かいましたが、
帰りのタクシーも手配してくれるので、車じゃない方もお手軽に参加出来ると思います。
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プラン: | そばプラン(天ぷら付き) |
参加形態: | カップル・夫婦 |
投稿日: | 2019/01/12 |
参加日: | 2019/01/09 |
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