Coin Ring Making in Asakusa: Handcraft a Vintage Coin Ring

Shape history with your own hands in a friendly Asakusa workshop

This hands-on metalworking class in Asakusa teaches you to transform an authentic vintage coin into a handcrafted ring using traditional techniques and professional tools. A live English instructor guides you through every step (choosing your coin, shaping, sanding and polishing), so no prior experience is needed. You leave with a unique, wearable souvenir and the story of the coin it came from.

The experience

You arrive at the workshop in Asakusa and choose from a selection of authentic vintage coins, each one with its own history. The instructor shows you how to hold the professional tools and begin shaping your coin into a ring band. Every step happens under guidance. You're not watching a demonstration, you're doing the work yourself, learning how metalworkers have shaped metal for centuries. The coin's original markings and texture stay visible in the finished ring, making it genuinely one-of-a-kind.

The process moves through shaping, then sanding and polishing the piece until it's smooth enough to wear. Because every vintage coin is different (different thickness, different metal, different wear patterns), your ring will look nothing like anyone else's in the class. The instructor adjusts the pace to keep you moving forward without rushing, and the professional tools do the heavy lifting so you can focus on learning the technique. By the end, you have a finished ring on your finger and a story about where it came from.

What’s included

• A selection of authentic vintage coins to choose from.
• all professional metalworking tools and materials.
• instruction from a live English-speaking instructor.
• your finished handcrafted ring to take home.

Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

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.

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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?The workshop sits in Asakusa with public transportation nearby, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there. Book the time that fits a free afternoon, and you'll leave with a ring you made yourself and can wear immediately.

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Top questions

Can I do this if I've never worked with metal before?

Yes. The workshop is designed for beginners, and the instructor teaches every technique from the start. You'll use professional tools, but the process is broken into manageable steps and no prior experience is required.

Do I get to pick which coin becomes my ring?

You choose from a selection of authentic vintage coins provided at the workshop. Each coin is different, so the one you pick shapes what your finished ring will look like.

Will my ring be ready to wear when I leave?

Yes. You complete the entire process (shaping, sanding and polishing) during the class, so you walk out wearing your finished ring.

Is the workshop accessible if I'm using a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The workshop is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What if I want to choose from premium coins instead?

Premium coin selection is available as an option at checkout, giving you access to a wider range of vintage coins to choose from for your ring.