Immerse yourself in the art of Kintsugi, where broken ceramics are transformed into beautiful masterpieces. Under the guidance of Rin Kiyose, a young artisan born into a family that has practiced Kaga Maki-e in Kanazawa for three generations,, you’ll engage in the delicate process of lacquer application and gold powder coating. This hands-on experience allows you to contribute to a piece crafted by a skilled artist, giving it your personal touch while learning about the philosophy of embracing imperfections. Create a unique souvenir that reflects your journey and the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa-Craft, Mindfulness & Wellness lasts about 1h 15min.
Prices start at $169 per person for this Kanazawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 6–14 pay nothing, adults from $169.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You can walk to meeting place from center of Kanazawa city for 10 miniutes. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 7 verified reviews; it is run by IN KANAZAWA HOUSE.
A wonderful time with our Sensei. It was so great so see her amazing artwork as well. A treasured family memory.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time with our Sensei and enjoyed seeing her artwork as well. It means a lot to us to know that the experience became a treasured memory for your family. Thank you for joining us in Kanazawa, and we hope to welcome you back again someday! Rin
It was hardly an experience! We'd both read the website so we knew we weren't going to get the entire process due to the lacqure curing time, but I guess we were expecting more than a plate smaller than the palm of myCrack. We watched a short video about the process, as the girl read to us in very broken English. No criticism about that, I cant speak a word of Japanese, except the other reviews said differently. The plates weren't even broken and repaired - it had a pretend break drawn on it with a black sharpie line. We used a dab from a tube of quick drying lacquer to paint over the drawn sharpie crack. Then she showed us how to put the gold dust on it, and brushed the excess off of the plate. The two swallows of tea were good. I guess we were expecting more for $154 for 45-50 minutes. Our little pieces are cool souvenirs, but not worth the money.
The women presenting this workshop were dedicated and charming in sharing the art of kintsugi. In just one hour, we learned the history and the process ... and completed a piece using lacquer and gold leaf (and mastering our teeny tiny brushes). I will treasure this wonderful keepsake as a reminder of such a fun experience.. The setting and the vibe were really lovely.
Thank you very much for participating in our Kintsugi workshop. Though it was only an hour, we were delighted that you took an interest in Kintsugi. We are honored that you liked the Kintsugi piece. Please visit Kanazawa again. Rin
Highly recommend this kintsugi experience! The Kiyose family was super friendly and welcoming. Learning about the kintsugi process and decorating your own ceramic piece was unforgettable! It was one of the highlights of our Kanazawa visit!
Thank you very much for joining the Kintsugi workshop. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I was also very happy that you showed interest in my own work, and the work you showed me was truly beautiful! Please visit Kanazawa again sometime. Rin
We had the most amazing time! Unfortunately, we were so wrapped up in this workshop that we didn't take any pictures (in my opinion that's how you can tell it's really worth it)! Not only was our teacher extremely knowledgeable but there was an amazing translator which helped us understand everything we were doing. We chose a group class, but it ended up being just us and the private session was unforgettable. We got to take home our work that day. Please be aware that because the lacquer takes a long time to dry, the teacher has prepared options for you. We got to do the last part which is putting the final lacquer on before brushing the gold on. My only suggestion would be for us to be able to do the lacquer first step (actually mending pottery pieces) that will be used in future sessions and then we would get to choose pieces mended by other group members from previous sessions. This will allow us to experience the entire process of Kintsugi. This is a family friendly activity as well as a rainy-day activity.
Dear Helarina san Thank you very much for joining the Kintsugi workshop. It was only my second time holding it, so I was a bit nervous, but your kind and gentle atmosphere really helped me relax. I was also truly happy that you complimented my own work. Please come visit Kanazawa again sometime. I’m sorry to trouble you, and thank you very much for your kind support. Rin
This experience is offered in an arts hub by a very friendly group. My master craftsperson Lin Kiyose was informative and patient with me and answered all my questions. The owner of the hub generously showed me other artists’ work and gave me the address for a fabulous paper shop which i hadn’t found myself.
Hi Birgit san Thank you very much for joining our kintsugi workshop. It might have been a little nerve-racking to participate alone at first, but I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please come visit Kanazawa again. Rin
Kiyose-sensei, the fourth-generation head of the school, taught me carefully about Kaga Maki-e and the Kintsugi method. You could choose from about 10 different kinds of Kintsugi dishes, mugs, etc., and after the experience, you could take home the Kintsugi dishes. Recommended
金継ぎ体験にご参加いただき、またレビューもいただきありがとうございます。喜んでいただけて良かったです！kanazawaの近くに来られた際はまたお立ち寄りください。
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