A 30-second walk from Asakusa Station in Tokyo, Sokichi's Kiriko workshop.
Sokichi
Kiriko Experience Workshop
Experience creating your own original glass.
We offer a wide selection of glasses and patterns.
Choose your favorite base glass and select from a wide variety of pattern samples to create your own original glass.
Using traditional Japanese techniques, you will engrave your very own Kiriko style glass. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners.
Our workshop is perfect for every occasion. Come for a fun weekend, to enjoy a company getaway, or to enjoy some traditional Japanese culture on your trip to Japan.
Notes
Number of people : 1~36
*We have three rooms, and the maximum capacity for one room is 23 guest.
Classes are open to everyone 9 years of age and up.
Things to bring: Hair ties, and eye glasses *if required
Payment：Cash only
Courses
We offer three workshop packages.
Please click the buttons below for package details.
Glasses
We offer a selection of transparent glasses which are included in the base price of the workshop.
We offer a variety of uniquely colored and shaped glasses for an additional cost.
Additional fees range from ¥1,100 to ¥4,510.
You can select your glass on the day of the workshop.
Please contact us if you would like to reserve a glass in advance.
※Glasses pictured above may differ from the glasses offered in the workshop.
Design
We offer a variety of beginner level patterns ranging from simple to intricate.
Please click here to view our sample catalog.
Additional Services
We offer a variety of additional services.
Please click here for more details.
What's Kiriko?
Kiriko is the tradition of decorative glass engraving in Japan.
There are several varieties of Kiriko.
All Kiriko varieties were created towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1867) in Tokyo.
All Kiriko design types were inspired by European glass products which were being imported to Japan during the era of isolation.
In the Edo Period, Edo Kiriko was made using clear glass.
The glasses were carved using traditional Japanese patterns, the same ones commonly used in textiles and 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.
Originally, glass cutting was done entirely by hand using a carving knife,
which took a whole day to complete.
Today, Kiriko is made using a machine-driven wheel to grind away the patterns,
but the traditional spirit and aesthetics from the Edo Period remain alive.
Many artisans in Tokyo continue to create Edo Kiriko glassware.
Recently, the demand for Edo Kiriko products has been rising,
leading to an increased production of high-quality, colored glass pieces.
With each artisan developing unique designs and techniques,
Edo Kiriko culture has become more diverse,
resulting in increasingly beautiful and elegant creations.