Experience Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship and Create an Original Glass to Take Home as a Souvenir Choose your favorite from over a dozen types of glasses and dozens of pattern designs, and combine them to create a one-of-a-kind glass. The process uses Kiriko, a traditional Japanese glass-cutting technique. By using specialized blades, you will carve designs into the glass. With guidance from an instructor, even beginners can participate comfortably. This is a perfect activity to create lasting memories of your trip.
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Lecture + Workshop
The Highlight
◆Wide variety of glasses and patterns Make your own original glass Choose your favorite from over a dozen types of glasses and numerous pattern samples to create your very own original glass, unique in the world. You can cut the glass using Japanese traditional Kiriko technique under the guidance of an instructor, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners. Perfect for a company recreation, or creating lasting memories on your travels.
The Experience
◆Courses We have three courses for the workshop.
1. 90 mins course This is the most basic and recommended course
2. 120 mins course A course that you can experience at your leisure over a 2-hour period. This course is designed for those who want to incorporate traditional patterns extensively, and for those who wish to have thorough practice.
3. Lecture + Workshop A course on the history of Kiriko and an workshop course. The history of cut glass from around the world and Edo Kiriko glass, etc. We will guide you according to your interests .
◆Glasses You can choose one from six types of transparent glass. *Additional fees for colored glasses are ¥990-¥2,774 (in Cash) You can choose your glass on the day.
◆Notes Number of people : 1~40 The maximum number of people in one room is 12 and there are 3 rooms You should be more than 10 years old to take part in. Things to bring：Hair band, eye glasses if you need
◆Design There is a wide range of pattern designs, from simple to complex, all of which are suitable for beginners. Please check the photos for a sample.
☆What's Kiriko? In Japan, cut glasses are called “Kiriko”. There are several kinds of Kiriko, but all of them were started at the end of the Edo Period, which is during national isolation, by imitating few European glass products imported to Japan during that period. In the Edo Period, Edo Kiriko was clear glasses cut with the designs of Japanese traditional patterns used in textile or interior decorations, which made Edo Kiriko culture of the Edo Period. The simple beauty of designs and clear, deep cuts attracted people in the Edo period. At that time, glasses had been cut with a carving knife by hand,which takes the entire day. In the present Era, glasses are cut by a wheel run by machines, but the inherited technique and tradition remain until today. Today many craftsman have been working on cutting Kiriko glasses in Tokyo. Nowadays the demand of Edo Kiriko as a gift has been rising, so the number of high quality glasses with colors is increasing. Variation of designs and techniques by each craftsman have been diverse and more and more beautiful and graceful glasses have been created.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Meeting time: 5 minutes before the start of the experience:
- Lecture or workshop (90 - 120 min, depending on the plan you choose)
- *If you choose colored glass After the experience: Payment
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The activity is suitable for participants aged 9 and above. Children aged 6 to 8 can also participate but may require assistance from a guardian.
- Participants are required to remove their shoes before entering the venue.
The venue is located on the second floor, accessible via stairs without handrails. Please take note if you are using a wheelchair or are elderly.
If you choose colored glass on the day, an additional fee will apply, payable in cash only
- Participants who use wheelchairs or cannot communicate in Japanese, English, or Chinese cannot join the activity.
Participant Restrictions
- aged 9 and above *Children aged 6 to 8 can also participate but may require assistance from a guardian
- People who can communicate in Japanese, English, or Chinese
Important Booking Information
What to bring: Glasses, hair tie (if needed)
Meeting time: 5 minutes before the start of the experience
- If you choose colored glass on the day, an additional fee will apply and must be paid in cash only.
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