Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Studio Hanashyo

華硝江戸切子体験

Est. 90Tokyo, Kanto

Overview

Third-generation Edo kiriko glass cutting studio, carve geometric patterns with diamond-tipped wheels.

A third-generation Edo kiriko (cut glass) atelier offering workshops in this distinctive Tokyo craft. Using diamond-tipped wheels, you carve geometric patterns into colored glass layers, a technique brought from England in 1834 and refined into a uniquely Japanese art.

Local tips

The blue glass reveals the clearest cut pattern. Red is harder but more dramatic.

Practical info

Japanese name: 華硝江戸切子体験
Nearest station: Kameido Station (5 min walk)
Reservations: Book workshops through the studio's website or by phone at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible on quiet weekdays.

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