A 30-second walk from Asakusa Station in Tokyo, Sokichi's Kiriko workshop.
Sokichi
Kiriko Workshop
Experience your own original decorative glass
A wide variety of glasses and patterns to choose from
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.
Engrave your very own glass using the traditional Japanese 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
Classes open for everyone 10 years of age and up.
Things to bring：Hair band, eye glasses *if required
Payment：Cash only
Courses
We have three courses for the workshop.
Please click the buttons below for the details.
Glasses
You can choose one out of six types of transparent glass.
Additional fees for colored glasses are ¥1,100 to ¥4,510.
You can choose your glass the same day.
Please contact us if you would like to reserve a glass.
Design
Patterns range from simple to intricate, all suitable for beginners.
Please see here for a sample.
What's Kiriko?
Kiriko is the tradition of decorative glass engraving in Japan.
There are several kinds of Kiriko,
but all of these were created near the end of the Edo Period(1603-1867),
and the era of national isolation.
These were inspired by a few European glass products being imported to Japan at that time.
In the Edo Period, Edo Kiriko was made using clear glass,
cut with the same traditional Japanese patterns 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.
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 artisans in Tokyo continue to create Edo Kiriko glassware.
Recently, the demand for Edo Kiriko as gifts has been rising,
leading to an increase in high-quality, colored glass pieces.
With each artisan developing unique designs and techniques,
Edo Kiriko has become more diverse,
resulting in increasingly beautiful and graceful creations.