Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
Sumida Edo Kirikokan 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 many 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 style 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 many 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 style kiriko glass.
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More Information about Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
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Street address
- 2-10-9 Taihei, Sumida Ward
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Access
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- About 6 minutes on foot from JR Kinshicho Station
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Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00
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Closed
- Sundays and Mondays
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Website
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Best season
- All year
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Point
update: Oct.28.2026
