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Private Workshop for Making Pewter Sake Cup in Kyoto
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6 Ratings
Kyoto
Craft your own pewter sake cup in Kyoto. Join our exclusive workshop and create a unique gift, guided by expert pewtersmiths.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Craft Gallery SALUK - This is an experience to make a pewter sake cup with a pewtersmith. The sake cup you create can be taken home in a paulownia wood box. First, the pewter material we have prepared for you is hammered with a hammer of your choice to make a pattern on it. You can also choose to have your name or anniversary date engraved in alphabetical or numerical characters if you like. After the pattern has been hammered on, the height of the cup is adjusted using a file, the rim is shaved to make it easier to drink, and it is then sanded and prepared using sandpaper and a spatula. The final polishing process is done by a pewtersmith for safety reasons, since a machine is used. The pewtersmith will also show you the workshop if you like at that time. The cups we create are approximately 64 mm in diameter x 53 mm in height and have a capacity of 90 ml, or 115 ml when filled to the brim. Pouring sake, whiskey, or cold green tea is recommended.
What's Included
- Provision of materials
- Loan of tools
- Paulownia boxes
Additional Information
The joy of creating with your own hands. This is a workshop to experience traditional Japanese crafts in Kyoto. Workshops to make pewter sake cups are rare. It may seem difficult, but don’t worry. Our pewtersmith will carefully assist you. We will also show you our workshop, which you would not normally see.
Pewterware have long been valued in Japan for their ability to make sake and tea taste good. We invite you to experience this with a cup you have made yourself!
Why not make a handmade cup for yourself or for your loved one and give it as a gift? The finished cups will be packaged in a paulownia wood box, making them perfect for gift-giving!
Location
Craft Gallery SALUK
An 8-minute walk from Ichihara or Ninose Station on the Eizan Electric Railway. Across from Cafe & Bar Ayahana.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rachael_h
Sep 7, 2024
Hands on in a beautiful setting - Kanako was a patient and skilled instructor and we thoroughly enjoyed our pewter experience. She made sure our sake cups turned out perfect, even after a couple of mistakes by us students! While the workshop is a little way out of Kyoto (1hr by scenic train from Kyoto Station), the beautiful surroundings (complete with babbling stream!) and the workshop experience are worth it. Kanako and her husband even dropped us off at a more convenient train station to get home, cutting our return journey to 20 mins. Highly recommend!
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Subir_d
Aug 11, 2024
A hidden gem of Japanese artisanship…. - Stepping outside the bustling city of Kyoto led us to a magical experience at a traditional Japanese craft workshop. The atmosphere was romantic (for us…), educational and filled with fun as we delved into the art of creating pewter sake cups. Our host was not only patient but also charming, making the entire process a joy. We were also captivated by a beautiful item designed by the host and it is now something we love to show our friends when they come over. The workshop was like stepping into a hidden world of Japanese artisanship, where we had the chance to create something truly special with our own hands. The finished cups, elegantly packaged in wood boxes are a reminder of the happiness and fulfillment we found in creating something special. This workshop in Kyoto is a must for anyone interested in the beauty and tradition of handmade pewter-ware….and also in just having a great time!
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Ido_a
Aug 3, 2024
Great experience - It was a really nice experience, the place is very nice and I was what I was looking for.
I liked it very much and would highly recommend it.
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Kuoyu_c
Jul 21, 2024
Japanese craftswoman at it’s finest - I had an extraordinary experience immersed in Japanese hospitality with the talented craftswoman, Ms. Saluk. She guided me through the meticulous process of creating a pewter sake cup, and the entire encounter felt like reconnecting with an old friend.
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Dimitri_d
Jul 7, 2024
I really enjoyed this... - I really enjoyed this experience. Making my own cup and getting to understand better the arts of a local craft woman. I was well received and all the instructions in English were really clear. I left with a beautiful cup. It is in a beautiful mountainous North of Kyoto, easy to reach with a famous picturesque train ride
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Jason_w
Jul 4, 2024
This Most Amazing Thing We Did In Kyoto...Don't Miss Out On This Tour!! - This was the most amazing experience!!! Kanako Kai was an amazing instructor who treated us with the highest level of hospitality. From start to finish the process was so engaging an our sake cups turned out great! The shop was beautiful and an amazing way to spend our last evening in Kyoto. Kanako Kai packed our cups up so beautifully and since we do not drink, she provided Green Tea for us to drink out of our new handmade cups. This is a must tour, please do not miss out of this. We now have a one of a kind souvenir that we will cherish forever.
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