Tokyo Chopstick-Making Workshop with Artisan

Craft personalized wooden chopsticks in Tokyo with an artisan-led workshop using 10+ wood types and provided tools and materials.

Getting started

Check in for your Tokyo Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan and meet the craftsperson who will guide you. After a short introduction to the process and safety basics, you take your seat at the workbench. The artisan outlines the session flow, then you select your preferred materials and get ready to begin shaping your chopsticks.

What to expect

Tokyo Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

This hands-on chopstick-making workshop takes place in a timeless neighborhood in Tokyo, where Japanese craftsmanship is part of daily life. You work directly with an artisan, moving step by step from raw wood to a finished pair of personalized wooden chopsticks that you can take home.

Features

• Start by exploring a choice of 10+ wood types and feel the differences in grain and weight before you decide what suits you best. Three types are included in the workshop price, while additional premium woods are available if you want a different finish or texture.
• During this chopstick-making workshop with an artisan, you use traditional tools and techniques to plane, shape, and smooth your own personalized chopsticks, following clear demonstrations at each stage.
• All tools and materials are provided on site, so you can focus on the craft without needing to bring anything; the artisan prepares your workstation with everything required from start to finish.
• As you work, you learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and discover how everyday items reflect Japanese craftsmanship, then leave with your finished pair as a unique souvenir or gift from Tokyo.