Discover the history and techniques required for kintsugi and repair your own vessel
3-4 hour private experience
Location: Chuo, Osaka
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Visit a kintsugi atelier and learn the techniques of traditional Japanese lacquer repair. Then, restore your own vessel to take home.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Everyday
Kintsugi (simple lacquer) experience
Session 1 (09:00 - 13:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 18:00)
Kintsugi (Natural Lacquer) observation experience
Session 1 (09:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 17:00)
Access
20min from Shin-Osaka station by car or train
Reading Between the Gold Lines
Coming from the Japanese words for "gold" (kin) and "mending" (tsugi), the traditional practice of kintsugi is known for the beautiful lines of gold lacquer running across a repaired vessel. Rather than hiding the evidence of breakage, this Zen-inspired joinery method aims to show the importance of past memory and the new life brought to a restored object. According to host and master craftsperson Kobayashi-san, although the process is artistic, kintsugi is instead a philosophical practice, one where the restorer and their name fade into the background to illuminate the beauty revealed in repairing the world. In this experience, learn the history and techniques required for the practice of kintsugi and repair your very own vessel according to traditional techniques.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
