Tokyo National Museum / Kujo-kan

Small-group cultural experiences for international visitors

Japanese Cultural Experiences at Tokyo National Museum

A quiet, small-group program at Tokyo National Museum. Learn wagashi, matcha, and kumihimo through the stories, materials, and gestures that give Japanese craft its depth.

View available sessions Why this experience
Venue Kujo-kan, Tokyo National Museum
Dates July 7, July 9, and July 17, 2026
Price JPY 15,000 per person
Format 60 minutes / up to 10 guests / English

The design principle

Authenticity is created when place, person, and context meet.

Place

Tokyo National Museum gives the program a setting with historical depth.

Person

Each session is led by a practitioner connected to the craft.

Context

Participants learn why the form exists and how it connects to Japanese aesthetics.

Programs

Choose from two cultural experiences.

Wagashi and Matcha

Wagashi and the Aesthetics of Tea

Make one seasonal nerikiri confection, watch a tea demonstration, whisk your own matcha, and taste what you created. The session is calm, hands-on, and explained in English.

ProgramTokyo National Museum "Wagashi and Tea Aesthetics"
InstructorMomoko Sazawa / Wagashi & Matcha class sakura
Duration60 minutes
Capacity10 guests per session
PriceJPY 15,000 per person
LanguageEnglish
01Introduction

Meet the instructor and enter the seasonal theme.

02Make nerikiri

Shape one confection with support from the instructor.

03Tea practice

Watch a tea demonstration and whisk your own matcha.

04Tasting

Taste your confection with matcha and a small dry sweet.

Kumihimo

Kumihimo and the Beauty of Japanese Color

Learn the history, colors, and hand movement behind kumihimo, then create a small braided object. The session connects museum objects with living craft.

ProgramTokyo National Museum "Kumihimo and Japanese Color"
InstructorDomyo / Kumihimo Experience by DOMYO
DurationApprox. 60 minutes
Capacity10 guests per session
PriceJPY 15,000 per person
LanguageEnglish
01Context

Hear how braided cords appear in dress, arms, and ritual.

02Color and silk

Choose colors and understand the feel of the material.

03Demonstration

Watch the hand rhythm and structure of the braid.

04Make and finish

Create the cord and receive guidance for taking it home.

For visitors who want to bring home more than a photograph.

A cultural activity with depth

Each gesture, material, and story invites guests into the quiet depth of Japanese culture.

Small and attentive

Each session is limited to 10 guests for careful guidance.

Connected to the museum

The value is in making, tasting, and understanding the meaning behind the form.

Booking

Available sessions

Wagashi and Matcha

Tokyo National Museum Kujo-kan / JPY 15,000 / 60 minutes

Kumihimo

Tokyo National Museum Kujo-kan / JPY 15,000 / approx. 60 minutes

Details

Before joining

VenueKujo-kan, Tokyo National Museum
Main audienceInternational visitors interested in craft, art, history, and rare cultural experiences
Check-inPlease arrive 10 minutes before the session begins.
PaymentOnline payment link will be provided when each session is ready.
Late arrivalLate guests may not be able to join once the session has begun.
NotesSchedule and operating details may change depending on museum conditions.