Kintsugi
What is Kintsugi (金継ぎ) ?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery.
The cracks are joined with lacquer and highlighted with gold or silver, turning the damage into a unique part of the object’s beauty.
Modern Kintsugi Workshop –
Discover the Beauty of Japan in Kyoto
Experience Modern Kintsugi in Kyoto – a contemporary version of the traditional Japanese art of pottery repair.
Instead of using natural lacquer, we use safe and easy-to-handle modern materials, making it accessible for everyone, even beginners.
In our hands-on workshop, you will repair pottery yourself while learning about the history of Kintsugi, its connection to the Japanese tea ceremony, and the philosophy of wabi-sabi – finding beauty in imperfection.
At the end you can take home your beautifully repaired piece, making it a meaningful souvenir of your time in Kyoto.
◆ Workshop Flow
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Brief introduction to the history of Kintsugi and the concept of wabi-sabi
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Choose the pottery piece to repair (prepared by us)
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Repair cracks or chips using the Modern Kintsugi method
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Finish the piece with gold leaf decoration
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Take home your beautifully repaired pottery
★In the spirit of omotenashi, you will be served matcha and a Japanese sweet during the workshop.★
◆ Duration
About 2 hours
(please note it may vary by around 20 minutes depending on group size and the condition of the pottery)
◆ What to bring
・ All materials and tools are provided.
・ For your comfort, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, or bring an apron.
◆ Disclaimer
・ The workshop is suitable for participants aged 12 and above.
・ If you cancel at least 72 hours prior to your reservation time, you will be fully refunded.
・ Please arrive 10min early.
・ Arrivals later than 10 minutes after the start time will be treated as a cancellation, and no refund will be issued.
・ We are not responsible to any allergic reaction or injuries during the workshop.
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2 hr
20,000 Japanese yen
Access
Address
2-84-2
Honmachi Higashiyamaku,Kyoto
605-0981
・5min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Sta.
Contact
If you have any inquiries, please contact us by email or via Instagram DM