Create your own elegant wooden case with a third-generation sashimono master
3 hour private experience
Location: Taito, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Learn about the history and technique of sashimono and make your own sashimono pencil case
Who can attend
Children must be 13+
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
What to wear
Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
Access
20 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Rustic warmth
Discover how wood can be precisely joined together to create beautiful crafts. The classical art of woodworking is a long-time Japanese tradition where wood is joined together without the use of nails. Developed as Buddhism was introduced to Japan between the 10th and 12th century, sashimono gained popularity among the imperial court, nobles and monks. The elegant, seamless edges offered minimalistic beauty to tea ceremonies and imperial court lifestyles. Later on, this style of woodworking was commonly utilized by samurai warriors during the Edo period. The practice of sashimono is still alive today, with individual craftsmen overseeing the whole process of the production, using Japanese wood exclusively.
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.
