Edo Kiriko Cut-Glass Workshop in Asakusa (60–90 min)

Quick Overview

Carve your own Edo Kiriko glass at Asakusa Ojima. After a short English safety/demo briefing, you'll work hands-on at a diamond wheel to engrave classic Japanese patterns on a tumbler or paperweight. Take your finished piece home the same day.

What You'll Do

• Choose your base (tumbler, small glass, or paperweight) and a pattern (e.g., asanoha hemp-leaf, shippo linked circles)
• Staff explain tools & safety in basic English (5–10 min)
• Practice on a sample, then self-carve at the wheel to cut facets and lines (45–70 min)
• Rinse, inspect, and box your piece for same-day take-home

What's Included

• Diamond-wheel station & practice glass
• Safety gear (aprons, goggles)
• English demo & intermittent assistance
• Gift boxing for your finished piece

Perfect For

• Travelers who want a make-and-take craft in 1–1.5 hours
• Couples/friends creating matching glasses
• Rainy-day, culture-rich activity near Sensō-ji