Delve into the exquisite art of Maki-e, a traditional Japanese technique that transforms blank lacquerware into shimmering masterpieces. Guided by an accomplished artisan who honed their skills under a Living National Treasure, this intimate workshop offers an authentic artistic experience. Using a beautiful Mt. Fuji design as inspiration, participants will personalize their pieces with unique colors and designs, crafting a wearable work of art in about an hour. This engaging activity, set in a gallery near Shinagawa Station, provides a unique glimpse into Japan's rich craftsmanship and leaves you with a meaningful souvenir to cherish.
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Tokyo Maki-e Lacquerware Workshop & Edo Culture Experience lasts about 1 hour.
Prices start at $83 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Your assigned guide will contact you directly three days before the experience to confirm the meeting details. The meeting location is approximately a 10-minute walk from Shinagawa Station and a 3-minute walk from Kitashinagawa Station. 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 Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by EXT Tours.
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We absolutely loved this experience! Our kids had so much fun creating their own Mt. Fuji designs, and we loved that each one came out completely different. They weren’t perfect, but that’s what made them so charming and personal. The teacher was incredibly patient with the kids, and now we have something handmade to take home and remember our trip to Japan. Such a unique and meaningful experience for our family!
If you’re looking for a unique and authentic cultural experience, this is a must-try!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was a joy sharing the stories behind the places we visited. Wishing you a fantastic rest of your trip, and I hope to see you again someday! Arigato gozaimasu 🌸 Toko
Making my own souvenir was such a fun and unique experience! I loved being able to create something personal that I could actually take home with me. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Japan and such a special memory!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so happy you could create your own special souvenir to take home. I hope you have an amazing time in Japan, and I'd love to see you again someday. Arigato! 🌸 Toko
My girlfriend and I wanted to try something a little different during our trip and experience more of traditional Japanese culture, so we booked this workshop. Neither of us had ever heard of Maki-e before, but we ended up having such a great time! It was a little tricky at first because the work is so delicate, but the artist was really patient and showed us everything step by step. She doesn’t speak much English, but our guide translated for us, so we could ask questions and learn more about Maki-e and Japanese culture while we worked. We had visited Mt. Fuji earlier in our trip, which made creating our own Fuji designs even more memorable. My girlfriend was especially happy with how hers turned out — that’s the one in the photo! We got to take our pieces home the same day, and we can actually use them too. Such a cool souvenir and a really nice memory from our trip together. Definitely recommend this if you’re looking for something a little different in Tokyo!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so happy you could create your own special souvenir to take home. I hope you have an amazing time in Japan, and I'd love to see you again someday. Arigato! 🌸 Toko
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