Kyoto: Arashiyama Chopstick-Making Workshop

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.