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Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin
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Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin
浅草飴細工アメシン
4.1Est. 90Tokyo, Kanto
Overview
Japanese candy sculpting art (amezaiku) workshop near Sensoji, shape molten sugar into animals.
Watch and try amezaiku, the Japanese art of sculpting candy into lifelike animals and flowers using hands and scissors in under 3 minutes before it hardens. This Asakusa studio revived the nearly lost Edo-period street performance art.
Local tips
The rabbit is the easiest shape for beginners. Watch the master do a goldfish first. It's mesmerizing.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 浅草飴細工アメシン
- Nearest station
- Oshiage Station (2 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- Book workshops through the studio's website or by phone at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible on quiet weekdays.
- Service
- Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking
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