Authentic Kintsugi Experience with real Urushi in Namba Osaka

About this experience

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.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 90 min

   “Don’t throw it away. Transform it into beauty.” Discover the beauty of traditional Kintsugi in Namba, Osaka. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with Urushil lacquer and gold, transforming damage into beauty. This workshop is designed for guests who would like to understand the history, philosophy, and techniques of authentic Kintsugi. Unlike many simplified workshops that break unbroken plates and repair them with chemical glue, this experience 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. Your completed plate will be ready for collection in 5–7 days, or we can ship it to you. International shipping: ¥5,000 or Domestic shipping within Japan: Free excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa If you would like to take your plate home on the same day, please let us know in advance. Substitute materials which is not food safe may be used, though curing still requires at least one day.

What's included

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• 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.

Additional information

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• 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

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