Handmade Origami Jewelry Class in Shinjuku

Fold washi paper into jewelry you wear home

A hands-on origami jewelry workshop in Shinjuku where you learn to fold traditional washi paper into classic shapes, then assemble your choice of pierced earrings, clip-on earrings, a necklace, or key holder. The instructor teaches at a relaxed pace in English, covering the cultural history of origami and the centuries-old value of washi paper in Japan. All materials and tools are provided, and you leave with your finished piece.

The experience

Shinjuku's workshop starts with your instructor explaining the background of origami and washi paper: why these materials have held meaning in Japanese craft for centuries. You'll then choose your favorite washi paper patterns from the selection on hand, each one distinct in color and design. The folding itself moves at a pace that lets you absorb each step: the instructor guides you through classic shapes like cranes or geometric designs, showing how the paper responds to each crease.

Once your folded pieces are ready, you assemble them into the item you've chosen. Pierced earrings, clip-on earrings, a necklace, or a key holder: each one uses the same origami you've just made, but the final form depends on what you pick. All the materials for both folding and assembly come with the class, so there's nothing to buy or bring. You walk out with an object you made with your own hands, not a souvenir.

What’s included

• Traditional Japanese washi paper in your chosen patterns.
• all tools for folding and jewelry assembly.
• your finished origami jewelry piece in the style you select.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 5 Dec

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 10

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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Japan Guide Star

Is this one for you?The one-hour format works for anyone with a morning or afternoon free in Shinjuku: no prior origami skill needed, and you leave with a wearable piece you made yourself rather than a workshop memory.

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Top questions

What washi paper patterns can I choose from in the Shinjuku workshop?

The workshop offers a selection of washi paper patterns for you to browse and pick your favorite before you start folding. The exact designs available vary, but the instructor helps you choose based on what appeals to you.

Can I make more than one piece of jewelry in the class?

The workshop focuses on creating one finished jewelry item during the session. You fold your origami shapes and assemble them into your chosen piece (earrings, necklace, or key holder) within the hour.

Do I need any origami experience to join this class?

No experience is necessary. The instructor guides you through each fold step by step at a relaxed pace, so beginners and people with no background in origami are welcome.

What happens if I'm not sure which jewelry style to choose?

You select your jewelry style (pierced earrings, clip-on earrings, a necklace, or key holder) after you've folded your origami pieces, so you can see what you've made before you decide how to wear it.

Is the class taught in English?

Yes, the instructor teaches the workshop in English, so you'll understand the cultural background of origami and washi paper as well as each folding step.