The glass and pottery experience facility located inside Hakone Gora Park.

The glass and pottery experience facility located inside Hakone Gora Park.

You can create a one-of-a-kind original piece found nowhere else in the world.

Please be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before your reserved time.

You can also make a reservation through this website on the same day.

Cancellation is possible up until 0:00 on the day of the experience.
After that, the cancellation fee is 100%.

If you make a reservation on the day, you cannot change the number of people or the time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

HAKONE CRAFTHOUSE Official Website

Please note: When making a reservation on this website, you must complete the credit card payment within 10 minutes of adding your selected reservation slot to the cart.
If more than 10 minutes pass, the cart will be emptied and your reservation will be automatically canceled due to a time-out.

news

  • [Closed on September 5th]
    We will be closed today due to the effects of the typhoon.

    [Reservations for the following month are updated on the 14th and 15th of each month]
    - Experiences currently being updated will not be displayed.
    (The update time is undetermined as the update is manual.)
    - If you would like to make a reservation for the 15th or 16th of the current month, please apply early.

    [Glassblowing]
    Reservations for September 6th will begin tomorrow as soon as Gora Park and Hakone Craft House reopen.

list

TOMBODAMA(Lampwork Bead) Experience

TOMBODAMA(Lampwork Bead) Experience

Choose your favorite colors, melt glass rods over a burner, and wind the molten glass onto a metal rod.
By combining different colors and adding patterns, you can create your very own unique TOMBODAMA(Lampwork Bead)  — a one-of-a-kind piece in the world.
Once your bead is complete, you can turn it into a necklace, bracelet, or other original jewelry.
(Age limit: 7 years and above)

Basic fee:

¥2,750

per person

Glassblowing Experience

Glassblowing Experience

No experience? No problem! First-timers are welcome to join.
Let’s create your very own original glass piece together with our staff!

You’ll get to blow molten glass and shape it into a beautiful glass item.

Don’t worry—our instructor will guide you one-on-one throughout the process!
(Age limit: 4 years and above)

Basic fee:

¥4,400

per person

Ceramics Pottery Wheel Experience

Ceramics Pottery Wheel Experience

On an electric potter’s wheel, pinch and shape the rotating clay with your fingers, stretch the thinly formed clay and create your vessel of choice.
As there is an instructor on hand to gently assist and help you, even if you have no experience there is no need to worry, you will be able to produce a piece.
(Age limit: 11 years and over)

Basic fee:

¥4,730

per person

Hand-Building Pottery Experience

Hand-Building Pottery Experience

Use a hand powered potter’s wheel and form the clay with your fingers to produce a vessel. 1 piece per person.
As there is plenty of time, you do not need to feel rushed, take your time when producing a piece. To fully complete, the piece will have to be dried, then baked, then painted with a glaze and finally baked again, therefore, 2 months and above will be required for full completion.

Basic fee:

¥4,510

per person

Kiriko Glass  Experience                       ※The recommended age for this session is 11years old and above

Kiriko Glass Experience                       ※The recommended age for this session is 11years old and above

You can create your own original design on specially colored glass made for Kiriko.
Why not experience the beauty of traditional Japanese cut glass craftsmanship?
Your finished Kiriko piece will be yours to take home.
(Age limit: 11 years and over)

Basic fee:

¥3,850

per person

Laser Engraving Experience

Laser Engraving Experience

Choose your preferred material from various options such as glass,
leather card cases, wooden trays, and denim tote bags, and engrave your own sketch onto it using the laser engraver.
The engraving can reproduce delicate patterns, resulting in a precise finish that you can bring home as an original work of art.
Even toddlers capable of doodling can use it. We also have a wide variety of underdrawing resources, such as stencils,
so you can try it out even if you're not confident at drawing.
We hope you enjoy our versatile laser engraver, made with cutting-edge technology.

Basic fee:

¥2,420

per person

Vintage Bead Jewelry Experience

Vintage Bead Jewelry Experience

Create your own original accessories using glass beads and jewelry parts that are over 100 years old!
Why not make a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings or a bracelet that exists nowhere else in the world?

Even small children can easily enjoy this hands-on experience.

Basic fee:

¥2,970

per person

Pottery Painting Experience

Pottery Painting Experience

Select an unglazed mug, plate, or bowl, then from approximately 70 colors for painting pottery, paint pictures or use stamps of various patterns to create your own design.
Experience a new type of a colorful artistic workshop.

Basic fee:

¥4,180

per person