Make Your Own Chopsticks in Shibuya: Handcrafted Souvenir

Shape timber into chopsticks with your own hands, not a factory.

Make Your Own Chopsticks is a hands-on workshop in Shibuya, a 7-minute walk from Scramble Crossing, where you shape, sand and finish high-grade timber into a unique pair of chopsticks to take home in under an hour. No experience is needed. You choose from several wood types, and can add custom engravings for ¥1,000 to personalize your creation further. A skilled instructor guides you through each step in a welcoming studio atmosphere.

The Experience

Shibuya's workshop sits just a short walk from the scramble, so you can fit the class into an afternoon without traveling far. You'll work with high-grade timber and real tools: shaping, sanding and finishing your chopsticks under the guidance of a skilled instructor. The whole process takes under an hour, which means you're not committing a half-day to learn a craft. You're making something tangible and leaving with it the same day.

The studio is set up for beginners. You don't need any woodworking knowledge or prior experience: the instructor walks you through each stage, from the initial shaping to the final sanding and finish. You'll select your timber from several wood types available, each with its own grain and feel. If you want something more refined, premium wood upgrades are available. The result is a pair of chopsticks that carry the marks of your own hands: the slight variations in thickness, the way you sanded the edges, the finish you chose.

If you want to turn your chopsticks into a gift or keepsake, custom engraving is available for ¥1,000. Add a name, a date, or a message. The workshop is wheelchair accessible, and the studio welcomes families, couples and solo travelers. Instructors speak English, Spanish and Japanese, so language isn't a barrier to understanding the steps or asking questions as you work.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction from a skilled instructor.
• choice of several wood types.
• all tools and materials needed to shape, sand and finish your chopsticks.
• your finished pair of chopsticks to take home.

Days and timesDaily · 13 departure times, from 10:00 to 18:00

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “U-Natura Building, 5th floor, #501. Or search for "Make Your Own Chopsticks Shibuya" on Google Maps.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kurohashi Studio

Is this one for you?You do the work yourself from start to finish (shaping, sanding and finishing the timber with your own hands), which is what makes these chopsticks yours in a way a purchased souvenir never is. Pick this if you want to leave Shibuya with something you made, not something you bought.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

How long does it take to make a pair of chopsticks in this workshop?

The entire class runs under an hour from start to finish, so you shape, sand and complete your chopsticks in a single session and leave with them the same day.

What types of wood can I choose from?

The workshop offers several standard timber options, and you can upgrade to premium woods if you want a more refined finish and feel in your finished chopsticks.

Do I need any woodworking experience to join this class?

No experience is needed at all: the instructor guides you through every step, from shaping the timber to the final sanding and finish, so beginners and families are welcome.

Can I add a name or message to my chopsticks?

Yes, custom engraving is available for ¥1,000, so you can add a name, date or message to personalize your chopsticks or make them a perfect gift.

Where exactly is the workshop located in Shibuya?

The studio is a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Scramble Crossing in the heart of Shibuya, making it easy to reach by foot or public transportation.