Food replicas commonly seen in Japanese restaurant showcases. At “食品サンプル製作体験カフェ,” you can try making food samples such as omurice, spaghetti, crêpes, and jelly parfaits.

A unique highlight here is that you can not only create a piece but also place your finished sample next to the real dish it imitates and enjoy comparing them. Recommended for those who want to experience Japanese food culture and craft-making at once, and for anyone who wants to capture photos and videos as lasting trip memories.

At “おりなみ,” located near Sensō-ji Temple, you can create an original amulet pouch using a traditional loom. Choose your favorite colors from 24 threads and finish the woven fabric into an amulet pouch.

A piece made with wishes for someone special makes a perfect travel souvenir. With support from the staff, it’s recommended even for first-time weavers. Its location also makes it easy to combine with a stroll around the Sensō-ji area.

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique for repairing cracked or chipped vessels and beautifully highlighting the mended seams with gold and other materials. It offers a glimpse into the idea of “fixing the broken and continuing to use it,” making it recommended for travelers who wish to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture.

At “Tsugu Tsugu” in Asakusa, you can enjoy an authentic kintsugi experience using natural urushi lacquer and 23K gold powder, as well as create kintsugi-style accessories using epoxy resin. It is a suitable spot both for those who want to immerse themselves in traditional crafts and for those who want to enjoy making things in a short time.

Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese technique of quickly shaping softened candy using scissors and hands. At Ameshin in Asakusa, you can admire delicate and beautiful amezaiku works and also join reservation-only workshops.

In the workshop, while learning artisans’ handcraft techniques, you finish shaping the candy yourself into forms such as animals. You can take your completed piece home, making it a great choice for those seeking a unique, quintessentially Japanese souvenir.

Edo kiriko is one of Tokyo’s representative traditional crafts in which delicate patterns are carved into the surface of glass. At the Sumida Edo Kiriko Museum, you can learn about its works and history while trying your hand at carving patterns into glass yourself.

The piece you create by adding patterns to a glass of your choice makes a perfect travel memento or a gift for someone special. Recommended for those interested in traditional crafts or looking to bring home a practical souvenir.

Edo wind chimes are a traditional craft loved for their cooling, clear tone and hand-painted designs. At Shinohara Furin Honpo in Edogawa City, you can learn about Edo wind chimes made using time-honored techniques and experience making one of your own.

Courses include a hands-on session with glassblowing and painting, as well as an option focused mainly on painting. Recommended for those who want to craft a seasonal Japanese item themselves or experience Japan’s traditional crafts.

Located in Nihonbashi, Ozu Washi is a specialty washi shop founded in 1653. In the adjoining hand-papermaking workshop, you can use traditional tools to create your own sheets of washi.

The process of evenly spreading the paper fibers to form a single sheet looks simple yet is profoundly deep. You can take your finished washi home to display as a travel memento or use it for letters and cards.

Located in Omotesando, Taku Nakano CeramicArts (TNCA☆) is an atelier museum where you can experience the fusion of traditional techniques and contemporary art through ceramics and kintsugi.

While encountering the unique works and techniques of ceramic artist and kintsugi master Taku Nakano, you can feel new possibilities in craftsmanship. Recommended not only for general pottery experiences but also for those who wish to learn Japan’s traditional techniques from a contemporary perspective.

At azul/CoCo.LuLu near Shinjuku-sanchome Station, you can enjoy flower crafts such as botanical candles, flower candles, and herbariums. The appeal is being able to choose your favorite floral materials and scents and finish the design to your liking.

The finished pieces are perfect for home decor or gifts. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a glamorous handmade experience that’s a little different from traditional Japanese crafts.

Located about a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, Salon de Felice is a salon where you can enjoy a variety of handmade lessons. You can choose experience menus to suit your preferences, such as porcelarts, candles, resin art, ribbon work, and herbarium.

Many lessons are completed in a single session, making it ideal for those who want to create their own piece during their trip. Many works can be taken home the same day, making them perfect as memories of your Tokyo trip or as gifts.