Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku: Repair & Gold Your Own Plate

Craft your own golden design with Shinjuku views as you create

A kintsugi workshop in Shinjuku where you choose a broken plate, repair and decorate the cracks with gold powder under English-speaking instruction, and take the finished piece home the same day. The class runs about an hour and welcomes beginners and families. Materials and guidance are included, with a premium plate option available at checkout.

The experience

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, a practice rooted in the samurai era that turns damage into beauty. In this Shinjuku workshop, you select your own plate from a variety on hand, then work through the repair process yourself with guidance from English-speaking staff. You apply gold powder to the cracks however you like, creating a design that is entirely yours. The whole class takes about an hour, and you walk out with the restored plate as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

The workshop sits in Shinjuku with views of the neighborhood, and the space also displays other traditional Japanese crafts (chopstick making and calligraphy among them), so there is something to browse while you work or afterward. Beginners and families are welcome. No prior experience is needed. If you want a larger or higher-quality plate to work with, a premium upgrade is available at checkout.

What’s included

• All materials for kintsugi.
• English-speaking instruction.
• choice of plates to restore.
• use of gold powder to decorate the cracks however you like.
• your finished plate 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 (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

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.

Paid on siteJP¥ 2,000

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Japan Guide Star

Is this one for you?The class runs about an hour, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Shinjuku without eating up your whole day. Beginners and families are welcome, and you need no prior experience: the staff guide you through every step.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What exactly is kintsugi and where did it come from?

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, a practice with roots in Japan's samurai era. Rather than hiding damage, the technique celebrates it by filling cracks with gold powder, transforming a broken plate into something beautiful and unique.

Do I need any experience to take this class?

No. Beginners and families are welcome, and the English-speaking staff guide you through the entire process. You choose your plate, apply the gold powder to the cracks yourself, and create your own design with as much gold as you like.

Will I really take my plate home the same day?

Yes. Your restored plate is ready to take with you when the class ends, so you leave with a finished, one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan.

How long does the workshop take?

The class runs about an hour from start to finish, including selecting your plate, repairing it with gold, and completing your design.

Can I upgrade to a nicer plate?

Yes. A premium plate option is available at checkout if you want to work with a larger or higher-quality piece.