Sokichi

For the class on Klook: The instructor did his best and the process is straightforward in theory, but the class period is simply too short when you've had no experience for something that requires so much precision and skill. The practice ate up too much time & wasn't enough, so l wasn't super happy with my final product and had to rush. Maybe I was too ambitious with my design but I would've appreciated even 30 extra minutes to refine details and have somebody more experienced clean up my beginner mistakes. Maybe they could offer two types of time slots; a shorter one and a longer one for those who want to pay more for more time. I also had to move my booking as it was apparently full despite it being available online; they'd offered to let me cancel if I couldn't make their next time slot but it would've been better to close the original time slot altogether if it was already full. I would still come again, now with some experience, to hopefully have a better souvenir I'm more proud of. You take it home day of. Note that additional charges like coloured glass are cash only payment at the shop front which sells professionally made types of glass souvenirs.

It was such an amazing time and Ze was such a funny and helpful person, he did a great job showing us the ropes in such a short amount of time and helped us with decisions. He was also very supportive and kind. The entire shop is absolutely beautiful

This was a really great glass etching class! The teacher has 20 years of experience and he’s very patient and careful about helping you make the best product and making sure you’re happy with your design. You pay a reservation fee online when booking your class and then at the workshop you pay separately for your glass. There is also a small shop where you can buy his work

I paid for 2 people for the edo kiriko glass etching class through klook and would highly recommend! We arrived a little late having gone to the wrong location. The class is held upstairs next to the store and the teacher was so kind and let us use a practice glass before going for the real design we wanted on our glass. She also spoke Japanese and English so it was very easy to communicate. The class is small for a maximum of 6 people but that was perfect for us so the teaslcher could be more with each person. Several color glass options for a little more but definitely worth it! Great experience!

The 90 minute workshop was super fun experience and very relaxing. The staffs were lovely and spoke English well (if you reserve English session) and very helpful with teaching the grinding process for carving designs on the glass. Numerous designs and colourful glass options to choose from. Highly recommend and makes for a great souvenir from Tokyo!

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience - Booked the experience voucher through Klook and am always satisfied with their clear instructions on how to get to the venue. Conveniently located just 1 min walk from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station on Ginza Line. The ground floor is a shop front, where the staff greets you then led me up to the workshop area on Level 2, just beside the shop. You'll have to remove your shoes there and given room slippers. The session started with me choosing the shape & size of my glass, from a selection of shot glass, sake glass, to whisky and regular, with a variety of colours too. Klook's package only includes the experience and the most basic clear glass. For other colours and shapes, you'll have to top up. I paid another JPY1100 for mine. After choosing the glass, I was asked to select the base design, most of which they have stencils for, or for the artistically inclined, you can also draw your own. The instructor then went on to do a live demo on how to use the buffering machine, then I got to practice a few rounds before doing it on my glass. The instructor was extremely patient and encouraging, constantly reassuring me with 'oh very nice, very cute, very good'. While it appears to be a group activity, with 5 of us during my session, the instructor was largely attending to us individually. While she showed me how to use the machine, the rest were choosing their designs, then while I practice, she did the demo for whoever was ready next. I like the personal attention and she also kindly help fix one of my Sakura petals which had a jagged edge cause I lost hold. Once it's all done, she cleaned up the glass and they even provide a photo area with proper lighting and white backdrop where you can take pretty photos and videos. Once you are done, it gets wrapped up with foam and packed into a box nicely. The entire experience took almost 90 mins, I enjoyed it very much and am happy to have my very own, exclusive Edo Kiriko Glass. The machine is also very safe and easy to use, just takes time to perfect the control of strength and direction.

I had such a great time at Sokichi Asakusa! It was a really fun and unique experience. The instructor was super friendly, funny, and very helpful. I loved the perfect balance between guidance and creative freedom. You get to learn something new while also making something beautiful in your own way. Highly recommended!

Such a great experience! I am a super artsy person and this was something I had never done before. The group only had 5 of us in total. The teacher was very patient showing us how to use the machine, encouraging us and giving us tips on how to achieve each design. You get to choose whatever glass you like (different shapes, colours, sizes and weight) then you get to pick a design to etch in the bottom, and all around the glass. I used the whole allotted time to complete my glass design. At the end you can photograph it and they will box it all up safely for you to travel with. I bought my ticket through klook in advance and paid a little extra for the glass I wanted.