Carve intricate patterns on glass, away from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo
1.5 hour private experience
Location: Koto Ward, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Enter the craftsman's workshop and select a colored glass of your choice. Practice on a clear glass before moving on to the colored glass for the final product.
Who can attend
Children must be 10+
What to wear
Please wear clothes that don’t restrict movement.
Availability
Everyday except Thursdays
Session 1 (12:00 - 13:30)
Session 2 (14:00 - 15:30)
Session 3 (16:00 - 17:30)
Access
20 minutes by car from Tokyo Station
Engraved with Care
Edo Kiriko, or the craft of glass engraving, first surfaced in Edo (modern day Tokyo) towards the latter part of the Edo period. Edo glass craftspeople created this new craft by imitating the style of glass pieces that had come into Japan from Europe, especially Spain and Portugal. In its advent, Edo kiriko glassware was only clear but this gradually turned to a wide ranging color palette that has led to the creation of even multi-colored glass pieces. The engraved designs are based on traditional Japanese patterns and objects, creating an endless amount of combinations of designs. At this studio and shop, join this Edo kiriko artisan in going through all the steps in the creation of a final product. Under guidance of the master artisan, select a pattern of your choice and practice on a clear glass piece. Then create your very own Edo kiriko colored glass piece to take home a piece of Edo craft history.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
