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Authentic Kintsugi Experience with real Urushi in Namba Osaka

4.9(92)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 92 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Zenkei 金継ぎ体験
Authentic Kintsugi Experience with real Urushi in Namba Osaka

About this activity

This workshop focuses on traditional methods and cultural meaning.

We carefully prepare chipped or cracked ceramics sourced from antique markets and restore them up to the final stage in advance.

During the workshop, you will complete the final process yourself by applying natural lacquer and sprinkling 23K gold powder.

In this 1.5-2 hour workshop, you will:

-Learn about the history of Kintsugi and Japanese lacquer

-Understand the philosophy and traditional repair process

-Experience the final step of authentic Kintsugi using 23K gold powder

-Create your own finished Kintsugi plate

-matcha as a refreshment.

The workshop takes place inside a traditional Japanese storehouse called a Kura,

After this experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of authentic Kintsugi.

Additionally, after the workshop, guests may wish to visit the famous Namba Yasaka Shrine, which is located nearby.

What's included

  • ✓Domestic shipping(excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa) due to it takes 5-7days for Urushi lacquer cures
  • ✓all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.

Meeting and pickup

  • at building entrance(bulding name ”Mansion new namba/マンション ニューナンバ”) There is a ramen shop named Honolu on the opposite side. 〒556-0016 大阪府大阪市浪速区元町2丁目6−30 Address: 2-6-30, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi Osaka, 556-0016, Japan

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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