Chopstick Making with Name Engraving, Tokyo
This is the class to book if you want a keepsake rather than just an activity. You choose your wood, carve a pair of chopsticks by hand, then have your own name engraved into the finished set. It takes about an hour and makes one of the most personal souvenirs you can bring home from Tokyo, or a gift that means more than anything off a shelf.
About the Engraving Workshop
Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund
From choosing wood to a finished, engraved pair
Your own name carved into the finished chopsticks
Pick the colour and grain before you start shaping
Couples, families and solo travellers all book this one
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Why the Engraving Workshop
A souvenir with your name on it
Plenty of Tokyo classes hand you a plain pair of chopsticks. This one goes a step further and engraves your name into the wood, so the set is unmistakably yours. It is the natural pick for a gift, an anniversary, or a keepsake you will still be using years after the trip.
Every studio here offers engraving as an add-on, but this class builds it into the experience. If you would rather compare the options first, every chopstick-making workshop we feature is laid out in our Tokyo chopstick studio guide.
What You Make in the Workshop
Carve first, then personalise
You shape the chopsticks by hand before the personal touch goes on at the end, so the engraving sits on a pair you made yourself.
- Choose your wood, taking a moment over the colour and grain
- Carve each blank into a smooth taper by hand
- Round the corners and sand the surface until smooth
- Finish with oil to bring out the grain
- Have your name engraved into the pair, then take it home
What's Included, and What Costs Extra
Engraving is part of the class
The price covers the workshop, your wood, all the tools and the name engraving that sets this class apart. Premium woods are available if you want a darker or more figured grain.
| Option | Typical cost | Worth it if |
|---|---|---|
| Class + wood + engraving | From $6 | You want a personalised keepsake or gift |
| Premium wood upgrade | A few dollars more | You want a darker or figured grain |
| Second engraved pair | Roughly the base price again | You are making a matching set |
Your Hour at the Bench
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0:00
Choose your wood
Pick the colour and grain for your pair before you begin shaping.
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0:10
Carve the taper
Work each blank into a smooth taper by hand.
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0:30
Round and sand
Ease the corners and sand the surface until smooth.
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0:45
Oil the pair
Wipe on oil to lift the grain and protect the wood.
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0:55
Engrave your name
Add your name to the finished pair for a personal keepsake.
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1:00
Take it home
Your engraved chopsticks are wrapped for you to carry out.
Know Before You Go
A few practical notes
The class is relaxed and gift-friendly, and a little preparation helps.
- What to wear: something you do not mind picking up light wood dust; closed shoes suit the bench
- What to bring: the name or short text you want engraved, if it is not your own
- Meeting point: the exact studio address is confirmed on your booking
- Not allowed: heavy washing of the freshly oiled pair for a day or two
Where It Is — Central Tokyo
Who the Engraving Workshop Suits
Best for a gift or a keepsake
Choose this class if the point is the finished object as much as the making. The engraving turns a nice pair of chopsticks into something personal, which is why couples and gift-hunters gravitate to it.
- Great for: couples, gifts and anyone wanting a personalised souvenir
- Great for: families making a matching, named set
- Less ideal for: travellers who only want the cheapest, quickest make-and-take
Engraving Workshop: Common Questions
Is the name engraving included in the price?
Yes. Engraving is built into this class, which is what sets it apart from studios that charge it as an extra. The price starts from about $6 per person.
How long does the workshop take?
Around one hour, from choosing your wood to a finished, engraved pair you take home the same day.
Can I engrave a name other than my own?
Yes. Bring the name or short text you want engraved, which makes the pair an easy personalised gift.
Do I need any experience?
No. You are guided through carving, sanding and oiling before the engraving goes on, and beginners do fine.
Where does the workshop take place?
In central Tokyo. The exact studio address and meeting point are confirmed on your booking.
Is this a good gift or souvenir?
It is one of the most personal souvenirs you can make in Tokyo. The engraved pair is usable at home and carries your name or a message.
What Travellers Say About the Engraving Workshop
Having my name engraved made it feel really special. I made the chopsticks myself and now use them every day at home. Best souvenir of the trip.
We made a matching engraved pair each as an anniversary thing. The instructor was warm and it took about an hour. Lovely keepsake.
Booked it as a gift for my parents with their names on. They loved it, and the class itself was genuinely fun and hands-on.