Craft a kintsugi masterpeice in Odawara, a samurai castle town with rich history and culture

Details

• Private Experience

• Location: Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

• 1.5 hours

• 6 people max. Minimum 2 participants, solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants

• Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German interpretation may be available upon request)

History, Joined by Gold

An elegant technique with ancient origins and infused with philosophical principles, kintsugi "golden joinery" breathes new life into broken pieces. Kintsugi pottery pieces have a longstanding connection with Japanese tea ceremony, a cultural practice still immensely renowned in the Odawara area due to the samurai culture that once thrived in the region during Japan's Warring States Period. Within tea ceremony, kintsugi pottery reflects the spiritual values of finding peace and harmony during life's transitory moments, embracing the imperfect, unfixed state of the world. Experience kintsugi in Odawara at this professional kintsugi workshop, creating a beautiful new piece of pottery from cracked or broken antique ceramics. Blend together both modern and traditional kintsugi techniques to complete a finalized product that can be seamlessly incorporated into your life at this workshop based in Odawara workshop, a city overflowing with rich cultural history.

What you’ll do

Immerse into the culture of kintsugi at this Odawara kintsugi studio workshop, surrounded by samurai heritage. Learn kintsugi techniques from a master artisan and make your own kintsugi pottery to take home.

Who can attend

Children must be 11+

Availability

Everyday

Session 1 (10:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 3 (16:00 - 17:30)

Access

30 minutes from Odawara station by car

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.