Kintsugi Experience
Breathing new life into broken pottery
Join a private kintsugi class in Japan to learn the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold. Restore a piece to take home, a lasting reminder of the beauty in life's imperfections.
-Tokyo-
Combination of Synthetic and Natural Lacquer Full Process Experience Crack/Chip Repair
Lacquer Coating Gold Application Food-Safe
-Kyoto-
Natural Lacquer Final Touch Experience Crack/Chip Repair Lacquer Coating Gold Application
Food-Safe
Combination of Synthetic and Natural Lacquer Full Process Experience Crack/Chip Repair
Lacquer Coating Gold Application Food-Safe
Combination of Synthetic and Natural Lacquer Full Process Experience Crack/Chip Repair
Lacquer Coating Gold Application Food-Safe
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Exclusive Private Tour of Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, with a Monk—Includes Sutra Copying and Goshuin Stamp
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
Tokyo
|100mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Japan’s Unique Kana Calligraphy, Taught by a Prominent Kyoto Calligraphy Family with Four Generations of History
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Zazen Meditation Experience at a Zen Temple in Asakusa, with Matcha and Sweets
Tokyo
|110mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Private Japanese Scent-Making Experience with a Scenting Designer in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥124,000 /group
Available Today: Repair a Traditional Ceramic with Modern Kintsugi Techniques in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥35,000 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Explore Japan’s History of Urban Architectural Modernization in Marunouchi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Before & After Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Tour and Zazen Meditation (Matcha Included)
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥150,000 /group
The Spirit of Zen through Vegetarian Devotional Cuisine and Zazen Meditation at Mie’s Shitennoji Temple
Central Japan
|150mins
|from ¥172,000 /group
Create a Personal Seal, Hand-finished by an Artisan at a Longstanding Kamakura Shop [ Basic Plan ]
Kamakura
|30mins
|from ¥36,000 /person
Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person

Private Suiboku-ga Painting Lesson in Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Building
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥47,300 /person
The finest sake and paired bites, in the heart of Roppongi
Tokyo
|60mins
|from ¥27,600 /person
Craft Your Own Nagoya Folding Fan at a Heritage Fan Shop Near Nagoya Castle
Nagoya
|90mins
|from ¥24,000 /person
Make a Traditional Edo Paper Lantern at a Long-Running Shop in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥37,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Available Today: Maki-e Decoration Experience at a Longstanding Lacquerware Specialty Shop in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Enjoy Traditional Architecture & Kaiseki Lunch at a Historic Restaurant — Includes Tea Ceremony
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Authentic Japanese Tea ceremony in a private tea room of the prestigious Master
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Learn Suiboku-ga Ink Painting Privately from a Kyoto Artist - Includes Matcha Sweets
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Private Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory
Osaka
|60mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
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Experience Private Sushi Making with a Professional Chef and Discover the Depth of Edomae Sushi in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥47,000 /person
Private Tour and Tasting of Craft Gin the World is Buzzing Over at a Kanazawa Craft Gin Distillery
Kanazawa
|100mins
|from ¥38,000 /person
Explore Tatami Culture in Sakai, Osaka—Heritage Tour and Hands-On Tatami Making
Osaka
|140mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Taste Tsukudani, a Beloved Seafood Delicacy from the Edo Period, & Make Onigiri
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥13,000 /person
Private Sushi-Making Experience at a Secluded Nature-Rich Villa in Hakone
Hakone/Odawara
|120mins
|from ¥362,000 /group
Enter the World of Traditional Wabi Fireworks in a Crafting and Launching Experience
Mt.Fuji & around
|230mins
|from ¥201,000 /group
Explore the Spectacular Rice Terraces of Shodoshima and Setouchi Triennale Festival Art along with the Island’s Fine Cuisine
Naoshima & around
|200mins
|from ¥46,000 /person
Savor History with Edomae Sushi and a Guided Art Museum Tour in Ryogoku, Tokyo
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥262,000 /group
Architectural Tour of the Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto with a Modern Wing by Tadao Ando
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Sushi Making Experience with a Master Sushi Chef Trained at an Eminent Sushi Restaurant
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥104,000 /group
Discover Traditional Asakusa through Wagashi Making and a Guided Sensoji-temple Tour
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥24,000 /person
Discover Koji, the Secret Ingredient Behind Umami, with A Koji-Based Drink Tasting & Lunch
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥34,100 /person
Learn to Paint with the Spirit of Zen in Sumi-e Ink Art
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥29,000 /person
[1 Night] Stay at an Inn in Higashi Chaya District, Enjoy Kanazawa's Fine Cuisine and Bonsai Making
Kanazawa
|1night
|from ¥84,000 /person
Legendary knife crafting at Wada Shouten – with personalization
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥48,000 /person
Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥200,000 /person
Experience the Power of Sumo: Private Guided Morning Practice Tour and Learn About Japan's National Sport
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
Toyosu Market Off-limits Wholesale Area Tour & Private Sushi Making with a Master Sushi Chef
Tokyo
|240mins
|from ¥282,000 /group
Experience the Samurai Spirit through Ogasawara-style Archery – Including a Private Prayer Tour at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Tokyo & around
|180mins
|from ¥139,000 /group
Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Observe Sumo Training at a Sumo Stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo – with Expert Commentary and Souvenir
Tokyo
|130mins
|from ¥40,000 /person
Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling
Kyoto
|60mins
|from ¥14,000 /person
Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper
Kyoto
|100mins
|from ¥12,100 /person
Koji Making at Umekoji Fermentation Factory Kyoto – Snacks and Seasonal Sake Pairing Included
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Special Tour of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple – with Cake and Matcha Tea Time
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥280,000 /group
Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, a Distinguished Blacksmith's Workshop in Gifu
Gifu
|360mins
|from ¥44,900 /person
Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
Tokyo
|100mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokyu Nara at Historic Tearoom in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
|60mins
|Price upon request
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