Asakusa · Cut-glass workshop
Cut your own pattern into glass.
Near Azumabashi Bridge, Sokichi introduces the craft of kiriko through a hands-on glass-cutting session. Choose a glass and a pattern, then turn a familiar everyday object into a personal souvenir.
- Basic session
- 90 minutes
- Adult basic fee
- ¥3,630, including tax
- Under-18 basic fee
- ¥2,860, including tax
- Coloured glass
- ¥1,100–4,510 extra
- Languages
- English / Chinese: ask in advance
- Access inside
- Second floor; stairs only
Start with a simple design
The basic fee includes a choice of six clear glasses. Coloured overlay glass costs extra. We suggest choosing a pattern you will enjoy using at home, rather than attempting the most elaborate design on your first visit.
Book the right session
The 90-minute course is the standard introduction; a two-hour option provides more working time. Evening sessions have supplements. Check the booking calendar and final price for your chosen time.
Confirm language support
English and Chinese support depends on staff availability, so request it before booking. The workshop cannot accommodate wheelchairs. Allow time afterwards to explore Asakusa without rushing your making session.
Location & access
Sokichi
2F, Shiho Residence, 2-1-14 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034
Neighbourhood
Asakusa / Kaminarimon
About 30 seconds from Asakusa Station exit 4 on the Ginza Line, or three minutes from exit A3 on the Asakusa Line. The workshop is upstairs, accessible by stairs only.
Explore the ideas behind making
Read Monozukuri for context on the choices connecting material, design and production. At Sokichi, use the glass and pattern you select as a concrete example to think about.
To compare glass cutting with a different process, explore the Some no Sato Ochiai stencil-dyeing guide and its background in Japanese Textile Arts.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Official 90-minute course — prices and sessions
- Official FAQ — languages and accessibility
- Official address and station exits
Visitor information reviewed on 13 October 2026. This guide uses published sources. Confirm current hours, prices and availability before visiting.