This workshop is unique because it lets you hand-craft your own wooden chopsticks in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, guided by a local artisan using traditional tools. Instead of simply watching a demonstration, you experience the full process yourself—choosing the wood, shaping it by hand, and finishing it into a practical, personal keepsake rooted in everyday Japanese culture.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kyoto Chopstick Making Class with Engraving Option lasts about 30 min.
Prices start at $6 per person for this Kyoto 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 every day, with 21 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $6, adults from $6.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is One minute walking distance from the famous Yasaka Pagoda in Gion. Located on the 2nd floor of the building. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It was amazing!!! Tara, the lady helping us, made it very easy, and ( somehow) helped someone with the hardest wood! You get ALOT of options, and then you get to carve the wood, into a chopstick shape! When your done, you can choose whether you want it square or circular. If you do fully circular, ( you can just do the bottem circular and the top not, then you can.) Then you can't put the engravings on!
Thank you very much for Mert, the wands are magnificent, and also very easy to make yourself.
It was amazing. It’s fun, the cost can be cheap or expensive. It’s depends about your budget. They give us a lot of choice.
Very nice to be able to make a chopstick as a souvenir yourself! Really fun
It was my first time participating, but Shirin taught me very carefully and it was a very fun and easy experience for children. There are more overseas, but I recommend it!
Thank you Kengo for this great experience!
It was a really great experience. the person who we, Kengo was really sweet and helpful.
It was a really good experience. Kengo was a very kind man and helped us the whole way through. The price for adding your name and emojis to your sticks was well worth it. Overall a great time, I highly recommend it to anyone, even if you won't use them back at home.
Filip was awesome. Great experience
We loved the workshop and our little boy made a wonderful memory. Thanks to Filip! 🙌🏽
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Chopstick Making Class with Engraving Option | 30 min | 4.9 (120) | $6 | |
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