Asakusa Chopstick Making Workshop: Premium Wood & Laser Engraving

Shape premium wood into chopsticks you'll personalize and take home.

A one-hour chopstick-making class in Asakusa where you select from premium wood, shape and sand your pair using traditional techniques, and add complimentary laser engraving with your name or a meaningful word. A live instructor in English or Japanese guides you through each step, and the finished chopsticks come in protective packaging. Wheelchair accessible with all materials and tools provided.

The experience

You start by choosing your wood from a complete collection of premium species, each with its own color and grain pattern. The instructor walks you through shaping and sanding your chopsticks using traditional techniques. This is hands-on work, not a demonstration. Once they're finished, you move to the laser engraving station and personalize them with your name, a date, or any word that matters to you. That engraving is included, and the chopsticks go home in protective packaging.

The workshop sits in the heart of Asakusa with views of both the neighborhood and SkyTree, whether you book a daytime or evening session. The space is wheelchair accessible, all surfaces are level, and all the tools and materials you need are provided. A live guide in English or Japanese is there for every step, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Premium wood of your choice from the complete collection.
• one pair of handcrafted chopsticks.
• complimentary laser engraving with your name or a meaningful word.
• all materials and tools.
• protective packaging for your finished chopsticks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day20 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Japan Guide Star

Is this one for you?You do the work yourself with live instruction in English or Japanese, so this suits anyone who wants to leave with something they actually made, not watched being made. The one-hour format fits a half-day in Asakusa without eating up your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can I really make my own chopsticks, or is this mostly watching a demonstration?

You make them yourself from start to finish. You select the wood, shape it, sand it, and then personalize it with laser engraving. The instructor guides you through the traditional techniques, but the work is yours.

What happens if I don't like the wood I pick at first?

You choose from a complete collection of premium wood species before you start, so you can take your time and pick the one that appeals to you. Each wood has its own color and grain pattern.

Does the laser engraving cost extra, or is it really included?

Laser engraving is complimentary and included in the workshop price. You can add your name, a date, a word, or any personal detail you want on your finished chopsticks.

How long does the whole workshop take?

The workshop is one hour from start to finish, including selecting your wood, shaping and sanding, and adding the laser engraving.

Can I book this in the evening, or is it daytime only?

You can book either day or night sessions. Both offer views of Asakusa and SkyTree, so the time of day is up to you.

What if I'm not comfortable with my hands-on skills? Will the instructor help me?

Yes. The instructor guides you through each step of the traditional techniques. The workshop is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guidance is there to help you succeed.