Itinerary
・Lecture and practice on the cutting technique of Kiriko
・Choose and carve the pattern for the bottom of your preferred glass
・Choose and carve the pattern for the side of your preferred glass
・At the photography corner, capture an image of your one-of-a-kind original glass with your own mobile phone or camera
・End; take home the completed glass
*We provide a tailored guidance for each individual's skill level, providing enjoyment for a wide range of ages from beginners and children to adults.
*The created pieces are carefully placed in a box on the spot for you to take home.
(Delivery service is available for a fee. For customers residing overseas who wish to have their glass delivered to a domestic accommodation facility, please arrange with sufficient lead time.)
Originating in the late Edo period in 1834, Edo Kiriko began when the common people of Edo added cut glasswork to Western-style glass. Referring to glass crafts produced in Tokyo, Edo Kiriko is characterized by its stylish cuts featuring soft curves.
Stop At:
• Sokichi, 2-chōme-1-14 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan
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Sokichi, 2-chōme-1-14 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Items to bring：We recommend you to bring the following items if necessary. ・Glasses / reading glasses ・Hair bands (provided if required)
Participation requirements：Children aged 9 and above can participate in the experience.
If you plan to accompany and participate with your child, we appreciate it if you could contact us in advance. As the tasks require concentration, there may be instances where accompaniment is not possible. We appreciate your understanding.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Genevieve_T
We really enjoyed crafting our kiriko glasses. It was a nice experience of learning how the kiriko glasses end up with beautiful designs. Yumi our instructor was nice and helpful. Would love to do this again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Jeanine_N
How often do you get to make your own etched glass? Itʻs not as easy as it looks, but we were given excellent instruction to practice the art of edo kiriko. The price of the class includes a small, basic glass--we chose to pay a little more for a larger glass. My sister and I were seated with a young couple from Japan and we enjoyed chatting with them as we learned the craft together. Our instructor was patient and explained everything clearly. We were all happy with our unique glasses and would highly recommend this experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Kae_T
The teacher was super nice and understood English well so it wasn't hard to follow along. There are patterns she gives you to choose from and glasses as well. The clear ones are included but the colored ones are additional.
She let's you practice on a test piece first and you need to press a bit harder than you think but otherwise it was quite beginner friendly :>
Would absolutely do again and recommend to others 😆
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : JoanneOak
The glass etching was a good activity but not brilliant. We attended at 1015 and were finished before 11. The hosts were lovely but I feel the language difference affected the experience. I would have liked a little more explanation, maybe a history of the art, how it came about, why they continue doing it by hand etc...
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Tiffany_W
A fun and unique experience! The instructors are very helpful and good at explaining how to make different patterns.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Kevin_B
Definitely a unique experience. After some quick instructions and plenty of time to practice, you'll make your own carved glass using a small grinding wheel. Plenty of examples were provided. Because of the limitations of the grinding wheel, geometric designs are best, but I was able to create an aquarium scene and my wife was able to do fall folliage. (See the photos.) The class includes your choice of one of several different clear glasses, but we decided to upgrade to colored glass for about 1700 yen each.
The instructor was very patient and knowlegeable and we each had our own workspace. The class an accomodate different age groups. A couple of elementary school girls in the class did beautiful work. However, I wouldn't recommend this for young children who can't focus on the task. There's a lot of breakables in the room and the glass and grinder could be dangerous if you don't concentrate and take your time.
We will definitely do this again on our next visits.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : Linda_L
Teacher was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. My glass piece turned out beautifully! I need to do this again!
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
Posted By : Jee_A
Teacher was super patient and critiqued well to help us grow. Had a very fun time making our own designs!
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Posted On : 2024-03-20
Posted By : Kristine_R
The studio was clean and neat. The instructor spoke excellent English and was very patient with ask if our questions. The glasses were a lot of fun to make! Definitely would do this again here!
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Posted On : 2024-01-31
Posted By : Maik_S
Nice teacher. She explained it very well in English. And carving the glass is not so difficult as you might be afraid of. Nice result and perfect souvenir. 🙏
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Posted On : 2023-12-26
