Takehara: Kintsugi Workshop in the Historic Old Town｜Japan

Discover the Art of Modern Kintsugi in Historic Takehara
Join us for an exclusive workshop to learn the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, thoughtfully adapted with modern, quick-drying materials. Held in the heart of Takehara’s historic Preservation District, you’ll discover the beauty of imperfection and create a unique piece to take home in a single session.

What Makes This Experience Special?
A One-of-a-Kind Souvenir: Take home your beautifully repaired pottery immediately after the workshop as a meaningful memento of your trip to Japan.

Perfect for Beginners (1.5 Hours): Thanks to contemporary materials, this 90-minute session is perfectly designed for anyone to complete a project from start to finish.

English-Speaking Instructor: Receive friendly, expert guidance in English throughout the workshop. (We can also accommodate other languages using translation apps.)

Private & Intimate Setting: Enjoy a personalized, hands-on experience tailored to your group.

Two Daily Sessions: Available at 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM. Time slots are flexible upon request—please contact us if the scheduled times do not suit your itinerary.

A Historic Setting: Kasai-tei (Takehara Preservation District)
A Merchant’s Legacy: Our primary venue, Kasai-tei, was built in 1872 by a prominent local salt merchant. It features a grand tiled roof, traditional side wing walls (sodekabe), and a tranquil Japanese garden with historic Kasuga and Oribe stone lanterns.

Charming Views: From the second floor, you can enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view of Takehara’s preserved historical streets.

Immersive Culture: Creating Kintsugi inside an authentic 150-year-old wooden home offers an unforgettable connection to Japanese history and aesthetics.

Please Note:

Minimum Group Size: Workshops run with a minimum of 2 participants.

Venue Availability: Kasai-tei is our primary venue. If it is unavailable at your time of booking, the workshop will take place at another charming historic venue within the same Preservation District.

What is Kintsugi? A Modern Approach
Kintsugi is the centuries-old Japanese practice of mending broken ceramics. Traditionally, this method uses natural lacquer (urushi) and gold in a process that can take weeks to complete.

In this workshop, you will learn a modern Kintsugi technique that honors this beautiful philosophy. We use safe, modern materials and metallic powders that cure quickly, allowing you to experience the mindful art of repair and take your finished piece home the very same day.

While the materials are contemporary, the spirit of Kintsugi remains unchanged: celebrating flaws as part of an object’s history, and embracing a sustainable mindset of restoration over disposal.