Asakusa Chopstick Making Workshop: Carve Your Own

Carve and finish a pair of chopsticks with your own hands in a calm workshop setting.

A chopstick-making class in Asakusa where you shape, smooth and finish your own pair using simple tools and time-honored techniques, guided by a skilled instructor in English or Japanese. The workshop is about an hour long, includes all tools and materials, and your finished chopsticks are wrapped for you to take home. Arrive within 15 minutes of your start time, as late arrivals may require rescheduling.

The experience

You'll work with carefully selected wood, carving and refining chopsticks to fit comfortably in your hands using basic hand tools under the instructor's guidance. The process is designed for beginners, no prior experience needed, and the calm, hands-on setting makes it easy to focus on the craft itself. As you work, you'll learn how chopsticks fit into Japanese dining etiquette and the broader appreciation of craftsmanship in everyday objects.

The workshop provides everything: the wood, the tools, and the bilingual instruction in English or Japanese. Once you finish shaping and smoothing your pair, they're wrapped up for you to take home as a souvenir or gift. The space is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you're staying elsewhere in Tokyo. Payment is cashless only: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club and Discover are all accepted.

What’s included

• Use of the workshop and all hand tools.
• carefully selected wood for your chopsticks.
• bilingual instruction in English or Japanese.
• wrapping for your finished pair to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 32

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Traveling Tokyo

Is this one for you?The workshop sits in central Asakusa with easy public transit access, so you don't need a car or a guide to find it. Just show up within 15 minutes of your booking time and you're ready to start carving.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

How long does the chopstick-making workshop actually take?

The workshop runs about an hour from start to finish, including instruction, the hands-on carving and smoothing, and wrapping your finished chopsticks.

What exactly do I learn to make in this class?

You carve, shape and smooth a complete pair of chopsticks using simple hand tools, learning the basic techniques that have been used in Japanese craftsmanship for generations. Your finished pair is yours to take home.

Is this workshop suitable if I've never done woodworking or craft work before?

Yes, the experience is designed specifically for beginners with no prior skill required. The instructor provides clear guidance at every step, and the calm setting makes it easy to enjoy the process regardless of your background.

What's included in the workshop fee?

The fee covers use of the workshop space, all hand tools, the wood materials, and instruction from a bilingual staff member in English or Japanese. Your finished chopsticks are wrapped and included.

How do I get to the workshop if I don't have a car?

The workshop is located in Asakusa with public transportation options nearby, making it easy to reach by train or bus from anywhere in Tokyo.