Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop @ Narita Airport

Back to this experience's highlights https://narita-beyond.jp/en/activity/kintsugi ☆What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or other precious materials. Instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them—embracing imperfections as part of the object’s history. It reflects the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and valuing the story behind each piece. You will repair a small plate, approximately the size of a soy sauce dish, using epoxy resin and imitation gold powder. The workshop is guided in English by an experienced instructor. You can take your completed piece home with you. ☆Highlights of the Workshop ・Perfect for transit passengers: Held inside Narita Airport, this workshop is designed for travelers with a layover, offering a unique and meaningful way to spend your time. ・Quick and beginner-friendly: The entire session takes about one hour and is suitable for complete beginners. ・Hands-on experience: Repair a small plate using the modern Kintsugi method with epoxy resin and imitation gold powder. ・English instruction: Guided step-by-step in English by a skilled instructor. ・Take-home souvenir: You can take your completed Kintsugi piece home as a personal memento of Japan. ☆Important Notes: • Please make your reservation at least 10 minutes before the start of the workshop. • Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the workshop begins. • The workshop is open to participants 18 years and older. • Pregnant individuals are not allowed to participate.

• Days of Week

  Fri,Sat

• Duration

  1 hours

• Adult (ages 18+)

  JPY 3,000

• Highlight #1

  Perfect for transit passengers: Held inside Narita Airport, this workshop is designed for travelers with a layover, offering a unique and meaningful way to spend your time.

• Highlight #2

  Quick and beginner-friendly: The entire session takes about one hour and is suitable for complete beginners.

• Highlight #3

  Hands-on experience: Repair a small plate using the modern Kintsugi method with epoxy resin and imitation gold powder.

• Highlight #4

  English instruction: Guided step-by-step in English by a skilled instructor.

• Highlight #5

  Take-home souvenir: You can take your completed Kintsugi piece home as a personal memento of Japan.

• What's Included

  • One ceramic piece for Kintsugi repair (provided)
  • All necessary materials and tools (provided for use during the workshop)
  • Instruction by an experienced Kintsugi teacher
  • Printed handouts or reference materials
  • Your completed piece to take home

• What's Not Included

  • Transportation Fee

• Requirements

  • This workshop is for participants aged 18 and over.　If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child at all times.
  • Only the person who made the reservation may participate.

• Restrictions

  • Pregnant individuals are not permitted to join the workshop for safety reasons.

• Additional Info

  • The itinerary may be shortened or changed due to flight arrival delays.
  • Tour participants must be eligible to enter Japan.
  • Please ensure you have sufficient time to participate. Tour participants are solely responsible for their schedule and being on time for their flight. All listed times are approximate, and unforeseen delays can occur.
  • Participants will be responsible for any personal expenses not included in the itinerary, such as transportation costs.
  • Please have Japanese yen with you to cover any costs during the tour.
  • There is no reservation counter at the airport. Please be sure to make a reservation in advance from the website.
  • Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before the start time, check in with your name, and be seated at your assigned table.
  • The gold used in this workshop is imitation gold powder, not real gold.
  • The workshop duration may vary slightly depending on the number of participants and the pace of progress on the day.
  • 本体験は英語もしくは日本語でのレクチャーです。

• Minimum Participants

  • 1

• Cancellation Policies

  20%

  6 days before to 23:59

  30%

  3 days before to 23:59

  70%

  1 day before to 23:59

  After 23:59, 1 day before

  100%

  Participation Date