Kintsugi workshop in Ginza: Repair ceramic with lacquer

Repair a broken ceramic piece using lacquer and gold leaf in a private room near Ginza.

A 90-minute hands-on Kintsugi workshop in Ginza where you repair a ceramic piece using traditional lacquer and metallic powder under expert guidance in a private room near Ginza Station. All tools, materials and the ceramic to restore are provided. You take home your finished piece. The workshop uses synthetic lacquer and metallic substitutes so the repair completes in one session instead of the month-long traditional process.

The experience

The workshop sits three minutes from Ginza Station in a cozy private room within a café, so you can fit it between shopping or sightseeing without traveling far. You'll work with an English or Japanese-speaking instructor who walks you through the essential Kintsugi techniques step by step. The instructor provides all the tools (brushes, lacquer, metallic powder), and a ceramic piece ready to repair, so you arrive with nothing but focus.

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with lacquer, celebrating the flaws and history in the break rather than hiding them. In this workshop, synthetic lacquer and metallic powder stand in for the natural materials and gold leaf of traditional practice, which means your repair hardens and is ready to take home within the 90 minutes instead of requiring a month to cure. The finished piece works best as a decorative object. It's not microwave-safe because the lacquer can ignite under heat.

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The lacquer and metallic powder will mark fabric. The venue may shift depending on how many people book, so you'll get an email with the final location one day before your workshop.

What’s included

• All tools and materials including ceramic piece, lacquer and metallic powder.
• expert instruction in English or Japanese.
• 90-minute hands-on workshop in a private room.
• your finished repaired ceramic to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:00Last departure this season: 29 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 8

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by AGARTA GUIDE TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this workshop if you want a focused, intimate introduction to Kintsugi without the month-long curing time of traditional practice. The private room and small group size mean you get personal attention from the instructor and space to work at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I repair during the 90 minutes?

You repair a ceramic piece (a bowl, plate or similar object) that the workshop provides. Using lacquer and metallic powder, you'll learn to fill and seal the break in the traditional Kintsugi style, creating a visible seam that becomes part of the piece's beauty.

Do I need any experience with ceramics or art to join?

No. The workshop is designed for all skill levels and all physical fitness levels. The instructor guides you through each step, and the focus is on learning the technique and philosophy of Kintsugi rather than producing a perfect result.

Can I actually use the repaired piece after the workshop?

You can display it and handle it, but the workshop recommends using it for decoration only. The synthetic lacquer used in the 90-minute process is not microwave-safe, as it can ignite under heat. Hand-washing is fine if needed.

What's included in the 90-minute fee?

All tools, materials and the ceramic piece to repair are included. You bring nothing except yourself and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You take home your finished piece as a souvenir.

How do I get to the workshop from Ginza Station?

The workshop is a three-minute walk from Ginza Station. The exact venue may change based on bookings, so you'll receive the final address by email one day before your session. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Tokyo.