Tokyo Asakusa Chopstick-Making Workshop

Craft your own Japanese chopsticks in Asakusa with an English-speaking instructor using the Standard Wood Chopstick Plan.

Getting started

Arrive at the workshop steps from Sensoji Temple in Asakusa and check in about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. After a brief introduction to the session, your English-speaking instructor explains the flow of the chopstick-making workshop and outlines the materials you will use. Once everyone is ready, you move to your workspace to begin.

What to expect

Chopstick making workshop in Asakusa

This hands-on chopstick-making workshop takes place in a traditional neighborhood close to Sensoji Temple, so you experience a local side of Tokyo while you create a practical souvenir.

Features

• The core of the session is the chopstick-making workshop, where you work step by step to shape and finish your own pair of Japanese chopsticks, suitable to take home and use. No previous experience is required, so you can focus on the process and enjoy crafting at your own pace.
• Included in the Standard Wood Chopstick Plan is a standard wood option for chopsticks, which your instructor introduces at the start so you understand what you are working with and how it relates to Japanese craftsmanship traditions.
• Throughout the workshop, an English-speaking instructor guides you, explains techniques, and shares insights into Japanese craftsmanship, helping you understand how chopsticks fit into daily life and culture.
• While the Standard Wood Chopstick Plan is included, optional upgrades such as different wood types, a wooden gift box, or laser engraving are available on-site for an additional fee if you would like to customize your chopsticks further.

Wrapping up

Once you have finished your chopstick-making workshop and your pair of chopsticks is complete, you keep your creation as a practical and memorable souvenir from Tokyo, then are free to continue exploring the Asakusa area around Sensoji Temple on your own.