Craft Your Own Chopsticks with Wood Offcuts from Instruments

DestinationEdogawa City, Japan
Duration3 hours
Tour sizeMax 4
LanguageGerman, Spanish, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Italian

Overview

Experience a warm and memorable moment rooted in Japanese tradition. In this unique workshop, you will craft your own personal pair of chopsticks using rare wood offcuts reserved for making traditional instruments like the shamisen and koto.

These high-quality woods—originally selected for fine instruments—possess beautiful grain patterns and a rich character, allowing you to appreciate their natural elegance as your chopsticks take shape. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and welcoming craftsman who will gently guide you through the stories behind the materials and the crafting process itself.

Highlights:
・Rare Materials: Work with special wood offcuts from traditional instruments (shamisen and koto).
・Unique Souvenir: Create a truly one-of-a-kind pair of chopsticks.
・Expert Support: Enjoy friendly, reliable guidance from a master craftsman.

What's included

Cost of the handcrafted original chopsticks you create
Chopstick-making instruction by a skilled craftsman
A Professional Local Guide

What to expect

  1. Mukouyama Gakkiten

    Stepping into Mukouyama Gakki is like entering a sanctuary of Japanese sound. Specializing in traditional instruments such as the Shamisen and Koto, this workshop is dedicated to preserving centuries-old craftsmanship. Here, master craftsmen handle precious woods with the utmost care, ensuring that every instrument produces a soulful resonance. It is not just a store, but a living studio where the delicate art of instrument making—and the respect for the materials—is passed down with passion.

Good to know

  • Meeting: Meet on location
  • Languages: German, Spanish, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Italian
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

What our guests say

5.0
Our guide was fantastic and very friendly. They made the whole experience so enjoyable — a truly memorable day.
Erin I.
An amazing tour! We saw all the highlights with the history behind each place we visited. Could not recommend it more.
Kevin T.
An amazing guide who made the whole day special. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves — a wonderful experience.
Kara H.
Interesting, informative and engaging from start to finish. We came away with a much greater appreciation of Japan.
Thomas L.
Our guide showed us hidden spots we would never have found on our own, with the best English of any guide we met in Japan.
K. Jantz

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