Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)

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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.

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

Fee

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Best season: All year

Point: Edo Kiriko glass making experience (not including character engraving)
Adults (high school student or older): 4,000 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 1,000 yen
*Reservations in advance required