Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will learn the basic techniques of kintsugi while creating your own unique piece. All steps are carefully guided, making it easy to join even without prior experience. A standard pottery piece is included, and guests can also upgrade to a wide selection of unique plates and bowls for an additional fee. The variety allows you to choose a piece that matches your personal style, making your final creation even more special. During the workshop, your guide will also introduce the philosophy behind kintsugi, including the idea of finding beauty in imperfection, making the experience both creative and meaningful. At the end of the session, you will take home your repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $9 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 9 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Let's meet at 3rd floor called 縁(EN) Chopsticks & craft workshop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 227 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by With Japan.
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The activity was enjoyable. The instructions were easy to follow and the staff were friendly and on hand to help. There were perhaps too many people in the room doing different activities so quite noisy and busy. But on the whole I was pleased with the end result.
Very good experience with the workshop and Luna as instructors
So fun! I want to make this again!
Super fun kintsugi class with Luna! It was a great family activity for a rainy day.
Super fun! Luna was a great teacher and made everyone feel very comfortable. She was great with our young nephews (age 8 and 10). Great activity for a rainy (or sunny) day.
Anyone who wants to do a traditional craft and have fun doing it! It was great to have a souvenir that we actually made. It has more meaning .
Excellent workshop. Very enjoyable. Sunday was very knowledgeable and helpful.
A very unique experience! The guides are very knowledgable and explain the process very well. They explain the art of kintsugi and its roots, while allowing you to make a kintsugi piece of your own. The option is there to upgrade to more intricate plates and bowls, but the ones that come with your ticket (which is extremely affordable) are super cute too! The same place offers a chopstick making class too, so cool! I do recommend!
Wonderful experience. Luna was very helpful. Will recommend.
Kintsugi was such a fun and symbolic process- to choose, break, and repair with gold, a piece of pottery. Luna was so helpful, guiding me through the whole process. Highly recommend this place for a unique experience and a great takeaway souvenir!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class | 1h 30min | 4.9 (227) | $9 | |
 Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art | 1h 30min | 4.9 (1,992) | $18 | View |
 Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto | 1h 15min | 5.0 (228) | $16 | View |
 Kintsugi in Kyoto The Art of Golden Repair | 2h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $110 | View |
 Hands On Modern Kintsugi with a Japanese Tradition in English | 2 hours | — | $116 | View |
 Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion with Gold Repair Art | 1h 30min | 5.0 (1,694) | $18 | View |
 Kyoto Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop | 1 hour | 5.0 (24) | $10 | View |