Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan is a specialty shop that showcases traditional Edo Kiriko glass.
In addition, the Sumida Ward-certified studio shop uses panels and exhibits to cover in detail the history and production process of Edo Kiriko, models of the different processes, and the traditional tools. The shop has over 350 Edo Kiriko items on display for sale, ranging from kiriko artisan masterpieces to vessels for daily use and other gift items, along with “waza,” or skill, items that can be found nowhere else.
Take a step past the shop window to watch the artisans in action up close, and try your hand at making your own simple kiriko glass.
In addition, the Sumida Ward-certified studio shop uses panels and exhibits to cover in detail the history and production process of Edo Kiriko, models of the different processes, and the traditional tools. The shop has over 350 Edo Kiriko items on display for sale, ranging from kiriko artisan masterpieces to vessels for daily use and other gift items, along with “waza,” or skill, items that can be found nowhere else.
Take a step past the shop window to watch the artisans in action up close, and try your hand at making your own simple kiriko glass.
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ARTIFACT X VIEWMore Information about Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
Street address
- 2-10-9 Taihei, Sumida Ward
Access
- About 6 minutes on foot from JR Kinshicho Station
Opening Hours
- 10:00-18:00
Closed
- Sundays and holidays
Best season
- All year
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