【10/28,10/30,11/4,11/6】Kintsugi Experience

Japan’s Ancient Art of Embracing Imperfection

Step into the quiet elegance of kintsugi, a centuries-old Japanese art that restores broken pottery using lacquer and gold. More than a technique, kintsugi is a philosophy—revealing that beauty can be found in imperfection, and that every fracture holds meaning.

Hosted within the refined surroundings of The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu, this exclusive event invites guests to take part in a creative process that celebrates resilience, transformation, and craft.

Event Overview

Dates
October 28 (Tue.), October 30 (Thu.), November 4 (Tue.), November 6 (Thu.)
Time
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Venue
Restaurant Library (2nd Floor, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu)

Capacity
Maximum 10 participants per session

Eligibility
Staying guests only (available before or after check-in)

Participation Fee
Complimentary

What You Will Do

Create your own kintsugi-inspired accessory by choosing one of the following:

Earrings
Pierced earrings
Ring

Under gentle guidance, you will learn to transform flaws into features, crafting a personal piece to take home—each one a testament to the enduring beauty of renewal.

Event Flow: Create Your Own Kintsugi-Inspired Accessory

Choose Your Design
Select your preferred ceramic piece from a curated collection. Each fragment carries its own history, waiting to be transformed.

Assemble the Pieces
Using a specially prepared adhesive, gently join the pieces together under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Apply Gold Accents
Carefully trace the seams with a lacquer infused with gold powder. As the shimmer settles into each join, the cracks become part of the design.

Take Home a Memento
Your handcrafted accessory is now complete. This one-of-a-kind piece serves as a tangible reminder of your time in Kyoto, and the philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect.