Premium Chopstick Making in Asakusa | About 1 Hour, Premium Wood and Name Engraving Included

Craft Your Own One-of-a-Kind Chopsticks in Asakusa

At Chopsticks Studio Asakusa, you'll make your own chopsticks from start to finish, beginning with choosing the wood. From shaping with a hand plane to sanding and finishing, the whole experience takes about an hour.

Staff guide you step by step, starting with how to use the tools. Instructions are available in English and Japanese, so it's easy to join with family or friends visiting from overseas.

The studio is just a 3-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate. Why not add a little time to your Asakusa sightseeing to craft a pair for yourself or as a gift?

The Premium Plan Includes Wood Selection and Engraving

This listing is for the All-Inclusive Premium Plan. The price covers your choice of eligible premium woods, laser engraving, and all the tools and materials used in the workshop.

With the standard plan, choosing anything other than the basic wood or adding engraving costs extra. With the Premium Plan, you can freely compare wood colours and grain patterns and add engraving, all without worrying about add-ons.

The available woods and engraving options depend on what's in stock on the day, so please follow the staff's guidance.

First, Compare Colours and Grain to Choose Your Wood

Using sample chopsticks and information cards as a guide, pick the wood you'd like to work with. Light tones, deep browns, reddish hues: each wood has its own character.

If the chopsticks are for you, you might choose a colour that matches the tableware you use every day. If they're a gift, think about the recipient's taste as you compare.

Next, Shape It Little by Little with a Hand Plane

Once your wood is set in a special holder, you'll use a kanna (Japanese hand plane) to shave it closer to the shape of a chopstick. Staff will show you which direction to push and how much pressure to apply.

With every stroke, thin wood shavings curl away. Compare it with how it looked before and watch your piece of wood gradually slim down.

Once Shaped, Sand the Surface Smooth

Next, use sandpaper to smooth the edges and surface. Feel the texture as you sand, finishing a pair that's comfortable to hold.

Compare the two chopsticks side by side, try holding them, and check the finish together with the staff.

Finally, Engrave a Name or Message and Take Them Home

Your finished chopsticks can be laser-engraved with a name, a favourite word, or a special date. Engraving is included in the Premium Plan price.

Once you've decided what to engrave, talk with the staff about the lettering and placement. If they're a gift, double-check the spelling of the name beforehand to keep things smooth.

Your finished chopsticks are wrapped for you to take home the same day. Afterwards, why not stroll over to Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Shopping Street?

FAQ

■ Can beginners take part? Staff guide you step by step, from choosing the wood to using the tools and finishing. Even if you've never used a hand plane, you'll learn as you go.

■ How is this different from the standard plan? This plan includes your choice of premium wood and laser engraving. With the standard plan, choosing anything other than the basic wood or adding engraving costs extra.

■ What can I have engraved? Names, favourite words, special dates, and more. Please check with staff about supported characters, character limits, and placement.

■ How long does it take, and what languages are available? About one hour, with guidance in English and Japanese. You can take your finished chopsticks home the same day.

■ Where is the venue? Chopsticks Studio Asakusa, located on the 6th floor of TheRoom Asakusa, 1-16-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, about a 3-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate. Please confirm the meeting time and location in the information you receive after booking.

■ Can children join? Please check the latest information for your chosen plan regarding age requirements and adult supervision. If you have concerns about children handling the tools, contact the studio in advance.

Things to Check Before Booking

• Start times and group size for your preferred date
• The Asakusa venue address and meeting time
• Age requirements for children and adult supervision rules
• What you'd like engraved, and the cancellation policy

Prices, session times, and plan details are subject to change. Please check the latest information before booking.

Summary

Choose your favourite wood, shape it with a hand plane, engrave a name, and take it home, all in about an hour. With the Premium Plan, eligible woods and laser engraving are included in the price.

Will your pair be for everyday use, or a gift for someone special? Picture where your chopsticks will be used as you choose your wood.

Why not add a handmade souvenir to your Asakusa wanderings? Book here: Asakusa: Premium Chopstick Making Workshop (with Engraving Option).