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Highlights
- At a studio in Arashiyama, learn traditional Japanese craftsmanship as you create a personalized pair of chopsticks to use long after your Kyoto trip.
- On arrival, English-speaking staff greet you and guide you through a 60-minute hands-on session with all tools and materials ready for you.
- Shape your My Chopsticks set, selecting from over 10 wood types, with three included options and other woods available for an extra fee.
- Add a name, date, or message to the pair so every time you pick up your chopsticks, you recall Arashiyama and the session you spent in the studio.
Your Experience
Your experience
Join a 60-minute hands-on workshop in Arashiyama to create and personalize your own wooden chopsticks.
Getting started
Check in at Chopsticks Studio Kyoto and get introduced to the workshop space and tools. You start by learning the basic process for crafting wooden chopsticks and how the session will run. Once the brief introduction is done, you move to your workstation and begin selecting materials for your own pair.
What to expect
Chopsticks Studio Kyoto
This Arashiyama workshop focuses on traditional Japanese craftsmanship through a practical chopstick-making session. Over 60 minutes, you transform raw wood into a finished pair of personalized chopsticks to take home.
Features
- Begin by choosing from over 10 wood types, with 3 types free and other high-grade woods available for an additional fee, so the look and feel of your chopsticks match your preferences.
- Use authentic tools during this hands-on 60-minute workshop to shape and refine your own “My Chopsticks,” experiencing each step of the making process yourself.
- Add a personal touch by opting for personalization with your name, a special date, or a short message so your chopsticks become a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
- Work at a prepared station where all tools and materials are provided, and communicate easily with English-speaking staff available throughout the session for guidance and questions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Hands-on 60-minute workshop
- Create your own "My Chopsticks"
- Choice of over 10 wood types (3 types free, others for an additional fee)
- Personalization with name, date, or message
- All tools and materials provided
- English-speaking staff available
- Transportation expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.