A pair of chopsticks you shaped yourself is a small souvenir with a good story attached. Shinjuku’s workshops sit close to the station and suit a rainy afternoon or the gap before dinner. Pick a hardwood and the pair will last for years.
Shape and sand your own wooden chopsticks in a 45-minute Shinjuku workshop, with traditional tools, optional Japanese engraving, and English-speaking help.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Booked this class the day of and had a blast with our host Michelle making a set of personalized chopsticks. Highly recommend!”
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2,429 reviews45 minsFrom $6.35
Discover how to craft your own Japanese chopsticks in Tokyo with a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Fun, authentic, and memorable experience for all.
★ 5.0“This experience was a lot of fun. The instructors were engaging and very helpful, and the chopsticks came out great. Highly recommend and Nana was great!”
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1,763 reviewsFrom $20.00by Traveling Tokyo
Discover the craft of Japanese chopsticks in a hands-on class in Shinjuku. Carve, smooth, and take home your personalized pair for an authentic souvenir.
“It was such a great experience, my girls and I loved it! Koji was our instructor and honestly he’s very helpful, fun and so positive. He answered all our questions and was very patient with us (be careful with the type of wood you choose-…”
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440 reviews1 hourFrom $12by Traveling Tokyo
Make, sand, and personalize wooden chopsticks in a one-hour Shinjuku workshop, with English-speaking guidance and a souvenir to take home.
★ 4.9“Overall, it was a nice experience. I would recommend it.”
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146 reviews1 hourFrom $8.85
Shape, sand, and oil your own wooden chopsticks in a one-hour Shinjuku workshop, with optional wood upgrades and Japanese name engraving.
★ 5.0“Rick was very welcoming and helpful throughout the whole experience. He made sure we knew what we were doing and was explained everything very well. 5/5 and absolutely love my chopsticks”
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33 reviews1 hourFrom $6.35
Shape and sand premium Japanese wood into custom chopsticks in Shinjuku, then add included Kanji engraving and take your souvenir home.
★ 5.0“It was the best experience ever!!! The staff were so kind and helpful throughout the whole process and you get to choose whatever wood options you want! Plus the engraving. I would really recommend this for anyone who's in Tokyo to make your trip so…”
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3 reviews1 hourFrom $31.55
Shinjuku does everything at once: skyscraper views by day, tiny bars and izakaya alleys by night.