Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo
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Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo
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Kintsugi is a simple restoration technique that uses gold or other metal powder to repair broken, chipped, or cracked pieces. Kintsugi has been handed down in Japan from ancient times, and the culture of taking good care of things has attracted attention worldwide.
Kintsugi lacquer comes from the poison oak tree or black tree of the poison ivy family. When dried, lacquer is a natural adhesive that is harmless to the human body and has a hardening effect.
Cracks are considered a landscape in kintsugi, and the joint is decorated with gold, silver, or other metal powder. Kintsugi is based on not pretending that the cracks have never existed but considering them part of the item's history and breathing new life into it.
In 2024, Master Taku is awarded with the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the honorable commendation given to individuals who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, art, invention, improvement, and creation this year.
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Ages 10-99, max of 5 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- All necessary equipment included
- A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson.
- Lesson fee
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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- TNCA Minami-Aoyama Studio, 3-chōme-8-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, JapanThe atelier is in the basement of the OG building.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Elaine
6 contributions
June 2024 • Family
I booked a private Kintsugi workshop with Wabi-Sabi by Master Taku as a surprise for my family of 4. It was a privilege to be instructed and taught by such a passionate and talented Master. We spent almost two hours completely immersed in every moment, learning about the art form and creating our own pieces. The history and concept is just so incredibly wholesomely divine and very beautiful. It was one of the major highlights of our trip. I highly recommend the upgrade workshop and make it private if you are 4 or more people. This just leveled up our overall experience. We came out of the studio floating, as if we’d just had the best meditation session of our lives. I booked with him directly via his website and he is very responsive to emails. Communication was clear.
Written 16 June 2024
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Aiyana A
Washington DC, DC9 contributions
June 2023
A great class! Taku-San was a very good teacher, showing us step by step how to do the kintsugi, and I would definitely recommend this experience! You get to choose which pottery you want to work with, and the materials are all pre-prepared at your workstation, including long thin gloves to cover your arms and a robe to protect your clothes. You can take your pottery home with you right after the class, but it has to stay in a plastic bag for a month to cure (it fully cures in one year). After the first month, you can use it for food, but you can’t microwave it. I’m so glad I did this on my trip to Tokyo!
Written 14 June 2023
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jennifermci
Wellington, New Zealand4 contributions
This experience was more than just learning Kintsugi, but also understanding the philosophy behind Kintsugi which reminds us to use setbacks in life to become stronger with personal growth. A wonderful morning in a gorgeous part of Tokyo. We started with breakfast at the i2 cafe and visited the pineapple cake shop too to see Kumo Kenya’s architecture up close. Fabulous.
Written 28 January 2025
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Silena T
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Jan 2025 • Couples
I went with my fiance, we did the authentic class with Master Taku. We learned so much about Kintsugi and gained a greater appreciation for the art. Master Taku and the other members of the staff were so kind and patient. We don’t speak Japanese but they have explanations in English and clear instructions. It was a very unique and memorable experience, would recommend!
Written 25 January 2025
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Abby G
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Nov 2024 • Couples
A must do when visiting Japan. You leave with a beautiful peace of art. But the experience itself is the best part. Learn about lacquer, the concept of wabi sabi, and learn from a master teacher the method of kintsugi for beautiful results. Not just technical skills, but flow of crack width for beautiful imperfection. Could not recommend it enough.
Written 26 November 2024
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P W
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July 2024 • Friends
Amazing! Can’t wait to do it again next time I come back! The instructor is so professional! He is super handsome, very patient, funny and easy going. Quite often, I found a lot of traditional artists in Japan are more uptight and serious, but Taku is more artistic than traditional. He just appreciates everyone’s own creativity. He can see everyone’s strengths and found beauty in your piece, which is rather accurate. Highly recommended.
Written 5 August 2024
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Skye F
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Mar 2025 • Couples
The workshop was amazing! The instructor was a master in the art of Kintsugi! Such a unique experience that anyone either visiting Japan or a resident of the country should partake in. Love the beautiful metaphor of the art as well!
Written 15 March 2025
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Vicky C
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June 2024 • Couples
This experience was thorough, instructive, and very fun. There is limited English offered by the pottery assistants, but it was more than enough for the class. There is a brief history of kintsugi as an art form and a concept, and the class takes place in the artist’s basement studio. The class offers all the materials needed as well as a take-home box and packing peanuts. One suggestion for improvement would be listing the steps for instruction on the screen for us to follow.
Written 19 June 2024
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Karen T
New York City, NY1 contribution
June 2024 • Friends
This was an enjoyable class. I’ve always wanted to do this and glad I took this with Taku Nakano. Taku was very patient, helpful, and encouraging as we handled our broken vessels and made them into beautiful pieces to bring home. Would recommend this class.
Written 16 June 2024
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Jessica W
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Nov 2024 • Family
I've always been intrigued by the Kinsugi art and finally get to attend the class by Master Taku Nakano. He was very knowledgeable about the art and patient with us. Highly recommended - this is having a hands-on life experience of one of Japanese beautiful culture. Wabi-sabi indeed!
Written 17 December 2024
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