Chopstick Making Workshop in Namba: Create & Engrave

Shape, sand and oil your own chopsticks, then watch your name become Kanji.

A one-hour chopstick-making class in Namba where you choose from over 10 types of wood, hand-shape and personalize your pair, add a custom Kanji name engraving, and leave with finished chopsticks the same day. English-speaking staff guide you through each step. No experience needed, and families are welcome.

The experience

You pick your wood first (more than 10 types, each with its own color, grain and weight), then move to the shaping station. The staff walk you through sanding, smoothing and oiling by hand, adjusting the pace so beginners and experienced makers work at the same comfort level. The whole process takes about an hour from wood selection to finished pair.

The engraving is where the piece becomes yours. You work with an original Kanji dictionary to turn your name into Japanese characters, then watch the staff engrave them into the chopsticks in front of you. The studio overlooks Shinjuku, and you can browse Japanese souvenirs or check out other workshops (Kintsugi and calligraphy are offered in the same space), while you wait for the engraving to finish.

All materials and tools are provided. You leave with your chopsticks wrapped and ready to use or give as a gift. The studio is wheelchair accessible, and group bookings up to 60 guests are available if you want to bring friends or family into the workshop together.

What’s included

• All tools and materials for chopstick making.
• choice of over 10 types of wood.
• hand-shaping, sanding, smoothing and oiling instruction.
• custom Kanji name engraving.
• English-speaking staff guidance.

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 25

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 9 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Japan Guide Star

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with family or friends and want a hands-on creative activity that produces a keepsake you can use or gift: the shared workspace and guided pace work well for mixed groups, and everyone leaves with their own personalized pair.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can I choose which type of wood to use for my chopsticks?

Yes. The studio offers more than 10 types of wood, each with different colors, grains, weights and character, so you pick the pair that appeals to you before you start shaping.

How does the Kanji name engraving work?

You use an original Kanji dictionary to transform your name into Japanese characters, then the staff engrave your chosen Kanji directly into the chopsticks while you watch.

Do I need any experience to make chopsticks?

No. The workshop is designed for beginners and families. The English-speaking staff guide you through shaping, sanding, smoothing and oiling at a pace that works for all skill levels.

Can I take my chopsticks home the same day?

Yes. Your finished and engraved chopsticks are ready to take home on the day you make them, so they work as an immediate souvenir or gift.

Is the studio accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The studio is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible to guests using mobility aids.