A 30-second walk from Asakusa Station in Tokyo, Sokichi's Kiriko workshop.
Sokichi
Kiriko Workshop
Wide variety of glasses and patterns
Make your own original glass
Choose your favorite from over a dozen types of glasses and
numerous pattern samples to create your very own original glass,
unique in the world.
You can cut the glass using Japanese traditional Kiriko technique under the guidance of an instructor, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners.
Perfect for a weekend activity, company recreation, or creating lasting memories on your travels.
Notes
Number of people : 1~40
*The maximum number of people in one room is 12 and there are 3 rooms
You should be more than 10 years old to take part in.
Things to bring：Hair band, eye glasses *if you need
Payment：Cash only
Courses
We have three courses for the workshop.
Please click the buttons below for the details.
Glasses
You can choose one from six types of transparent glass.
Additional fees for colored glasses are ¥1,100 to ¥4,510.
You can choose your glass on the day.
Please contact us if you would like to reserve a glass.
Design
There is a wide range of pattern designs, from simple to complex,
all of which are suitable for beginners.
Please see here for a sample.
What's Kiriko?
In Japan, cut glasses are called “Kiriko.”
There are several kinds of Kiriko,
but all of them started at the end of the Edo Period,during national isolation.
They were inspired by a few European glass products imported to Japan at that time.
In the Edo Period, Edo Kiriko was made using clear glass,
cut with designs of traditional Japanese patterns found in textiles or interior decorations.
This distinctive style shaped the Edo Kiriko culture of that era.
The simple beauty of the designs and the clear, deep cuts fascinated people.
At that time, glass cutting was done entirely by hand using a carving knife,
which took a whole day to complete.
Today, glass is cut using a machine-driven wheel,
but the inherited techniques and traditions remain.
Many craftsmen in Tokyo continue to create Edo Kiriko glassware.
Nowadays, the demand for Edo Kiriko as a gift has been rising,
leading to an increase in high-quality, colored glass pieces.
With each craftsman developing unique designs and techniques,
Edo Kiriko has become more diverse,
resulting in increasingly beautiful and graceful creations.