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15 Best Craft Workshops In Tokyo

The Tokyo shortlist.

The 15 most popular craft workshops in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.

15 Best Craft Workshops In Tokyo

Chopstick Making Workshop in Ginza - Meeting in Ginza and Getting Set Up Fast
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Chopstick Making Workshop in Ginza

1.Chopstick Making Workshop in Ginza

Make your own Ginza chopsticks in one hour. Pick from 24 woods, plane and sand by hand, oil-finish, and optionally engrave names.

Most Popular 4.8

“We had an excellent experience at this chopstick-making class in Ginza and would absolutely recommend it. We did this to celebrate my son’s 12th birthday, and it was the perfect activity—just one hour, which was exactly the right amount of time. You can choose free wood or upgrade to specialty woods. I used oak, and…”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Chopstick Making Class

2.Tokyo: Shinjuku Chopstick Making Class

Make your own wooden chopsticks in a calm Shinjuku workshop with English guidance. Take them home. 1 hour, $12.

4.9

“Mimi did such a great job in guiding me through the process. It was a great experience, I loved the variety of materials I could choose from and the result I got to take home!”

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Tokyo: Chopstick-Making Workshop

3.Tokyo: Chopstick-Making Workshop

Pick your wood, carve, sand, and oil custom chopsticks in Tokyo. English help, optional name engraving, 1 hour.

4.9

“I liked how easy and simple it was. All you gotta do it carve the piece of wood while it’s held in place then sand it down to how you want it. Plus the helpers all speak english and are happy to help.”

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Tokyo: Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink - How the 80-Minute Shodō Class Really Flows
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Tokyo: Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink

Tokyo: Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving) - The Tea, the Badge, and the Knife-to-Sword Story You’ll Remember
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Tokyo: Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving)

Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan - Choosing Wood in a Tokyo Chopstick Workshop: What’s Included and What Costs Extra
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Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

6.Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

Make your own Tokyo chopsticks in a small-group, English-friendly workshop. Choose wood, carve by hand, and take them home same day.

4.8

“The staff were so lovely and helpful, and the activity itself was just difficult enough to make it fun but not stressful! We spent about an hour there, but you could be done in 30 minutes if you're really good at it. The engraving was done beautifully and I would definitely recommend spending the extra…”

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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation - Why Making Ink From an Inkstick Feels Like a Reset
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

7.Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

Make ink from an inkstick and write your name in kanji in Shinjuku, with an English host and optional custom T-shirt for $30.

4.9

“This was a great activity, I learnt a lot about the Japanese language, the sensei was very thorough and gave great feedback on how to improve the writing and Hiromi was very kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this class.”

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Tokyo:Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa - The Calligraphy Story: From Hiragana Meaning to Real Life Practice
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Tokyo:Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa

8.Tokyo:Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa with an English-speaking instructor, practice hiragana/kanji, write a postcard, and make your own folding fan.

5.0

“The activity was great fun. We learnt all about Japanese calligraphy and Mana was an excellent teacher - very patient and skilled in her craft. It was a little bit of Zen off the busy and hot streets of Tokyo. We highly recommend it and came away with our unique fans looking forward to receiving…”

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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa - Finding the Studio: Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa (5th Floor)
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa

9.Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa

Asakusa calligraphy workshop with English-speaking Mei: learn brush strokes, use traditional brushes and a fude pen, and take home your art.

5.0

“Fantastic session with Mei. She is so helpful, friendly and informative. We've learnt a lot about shodo calligraphy and more about the culture and history of Japan. A calm and peaceful activity in the midst of hectic Tokyo! We feel refreshed. Many thanks, Mei!”

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Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo - The lesson flow in about 90 minutes
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Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo

10.Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa with a small group, expert instruction, brush and pen practice, and take-home art.

5.0

“First of all, I was late ( stuck in traffic), and Mei was SO kind and patient and waited for me! She conducted a truncated session for me and it was truly amazing. I think this session was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Mei is so knowledgeablRead more”

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Tokyo: Calligraphy Experience with yukata or Samue - Getting set up: where you meet and what to wear
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Experience with yukata or Samue

11.Tokyo: Calligraphy Experience with yukata or Samue

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Tokyo with a pro, write your own kanji, sip tea, and take home your finished artwork. 90 minutes, small group.

5.0

“I loved this experience so much and really highly recommend it. Everyone involved was fantastic and it was a really cool and immersive way to learn the art and culture of calligraphy. My teacher was really kind and helpful and I was really pleased with my final result! I was also given some really unique…”

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Calligraphy & print your calligraphy on a T-shirt. - Finding the red brick building (and arriving 10 minutes early)
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Calligraphy & print your calligraphy on a T-shirt.

12.Calligraphy & print your calligraphy on a T-shirt.

Learn Japanese calligraphy, mix sumi ink, write a postcard with green tea, then print your design onto a T-shirt.

5.0

“Es war eine sehr entspannte Stimmung und wir wurden super an die Kalligraphie herangeführt. Es hat total Spaß gemacht, die ersten Pinselstriche auszuprobieren, um dann am Ende mit einem richtig schönen T-Shirt rauszugehen. Richtig toll, würde ich jeder Person empfehlen ☺️♥️”

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Traditional Japanese Knife-Making Workshop in Asakusa

14.Traditional Japanese Knife-Making Workshop in Asakusa

Asakusa knife-making workshop: shape, refine, and take home a handmade Japanese blade in 90 minutes with English/Japanese support for $96.

4.6

“The activity was a bit lame. We were just sharpening knives and then a handle was glued on before we left. Definitely wasn’t worth the money we spent on this. We enjoyed the guide - Shin and the chat we had with him! The other worker who decided to comment on Shin’s guidance was a…”

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Tokyo: Japanese Calligraphy Lesson with Skilled Instructor - Choosing your word or phrase: meaning comes first
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Tokyo: Japanese Calligraphy Lesson with Skilled Instructor

15.Tokyo: Japanese Calligraphy Lesson with Skilled Instructor

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa with a pro instructor. Pick a meaningful word, practice on 20 sheets, then make a souvenir.

5.0

“An amazing experience! Very intimate and relaxed. A private room and a calming activity. Shusuke was brilliant, very knowledgable and calm. He took lots of photographs and offered to help us with any questions. Easy to find the meeting point and great communication! Would definitely recommend 😊”

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