Make Your One-and-Only Chopsticks Experience【HASHI LAB – Kyoto Branch】
Make Your One-and-Only Chopsticks Experience【HASHI LAB – Kyoto Branch】
Make Your One-and-Only Chopsticks Experience (45 minutes)
Please arrive at the store 5 minutes before your reservation.
Duration: 45 minutes
① Reception: Enter the store and let us know you have a reservation.
② Explanation: We will explain the characteristics of about 10 types of wood.
③ Experience: Choose your favorite wood and start making your chopsticks!
Steps: Shave with a plane → Sand → Apply oil → Completion
Reservations must be made 3 days before
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Highlights
Step into a charming wooden building over 100 years old and discover the art of traditional Japanese craftsmanship in the heart of Kyoto. This hands-on workshop invites you to create your very own pair of bespoke chopsticks, a quintessential tool of Japanese culture. Guided by expert instructors, you will transform raw wood into a polished, personal keepsake that carries the warmth and scent of natural timber.
During this 45-minute experience, you can choose from various wood types, including premium options, and master techniques like shaving with a plane and sanding for a perfect finish. Once your masterpiece is complete, you'll apply finishing oil and wrap them in beautiful packaging to take home. It is a relaxing and rewarding activity that perfectly complements a day of sightseeing or a leisurely stroll through Kyoto's historic streets.
- Handcrafted Keepsake: Create your own unique, one-and-only set of Japanese chopsticks from scratch.
- Traditional Techniques: Learn to use a traditional plane to shave wood and finish your work with professional oiling.
- Historic Atmosphere: Enjoy your workshop inside a beautiful, century-old wooden building in Kyoto.
- Central Location: Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, making it easy to fit into your itinerary.
- Family Friendly: A fun and accessible activity suitable for adults and children aged 5 and above.
Itinerary
Duration: 45 minutes
Reception
5 minsArrive at the HASHI LAB facility at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time and check in with your reservation details.Wood Selection and Introduction
10 minsLearn about the unique characteristics of approximately 10 different types of wood before choosing your favorite to work with.Chopsticks Crafting Experience
25 minsEngage in the hands-on process of shaving the wood with a plane, sanding it smooth, and applying finishing oil.Completion and Wrapping
5 minsFinalize your one-of-a-kind chopsticks and wrap them in gift packaging to take home as a souvenir.
What's included
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
Additional information
- Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry: 5:00 PM).
- Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last entry: 8:00 PM).
- Address: 509-2 Minami-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
- Please arrive at the store 5 minutes before your scheduled reservation time.
- Standard package includes a choice of 4 wood types; 8 premium wood types are available for an additional fee payable on-site.
- Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
- Walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.
- This experience is suitable for participants aged 5 years and older.
- Children aged 5 and above are welcome to participate.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult.
- Valid photo ID.
- Mobile or printed voucher for check-in.
- The facility is located in a historic 100-year-old building; please contact the operator for specific mobility requirements.
- Conveniently located 5 minutes away from Kyoto Station.
- Your booking will be confirmed within 48 hours.
- A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 3 days before date of selection.
- No refund will be processed if cancelled less than 3 days before the date of selection.
- Present your mobile or printed voucher to the staff at the facility reception to begin your experience.
- Voucher is valid only for the selected date and time.
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Provider
Japan Ticket
INR 2,374
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