Tokyo: Leather Bag Making Workshop in Nakameguro

Sew your own leather bag with a professional craftsman in a small Nakameguro studio. Choose from 3 styles and 2 colors of Tochigi leather and take it home the same day.
Make your own leather bag at R atelier & Co., a small leather workshop in Nakameguro, one of Tokyo's most relaxed neighborhoods. A professional leather craftsman will guide you step by step, from the first stitch to the finished bag.

Before your session, choose one of three styles: the Rugby Ball Bag, the Kisslock (clasp frame) Bag, or the Body Bag. Then pick your color, Natural or Black. All bags are made from Tochigi leather, a vegetable-tanned leather from Japan that develops a richer color and softer feel the more you use it.

In the workshop you will sew the pieces together with an industrial sewing machine, attach the hardware, and finish the edges. No experience is needed. With a maximum of two people per session, you get plenty of one-on-one time with the craftsman, so it works well for couples, friends, or solo travelers.

The session takes about 2 to 3 hours depending on the style. You will leave with a bag you made with your own hands, ready to carry around Tokyo and on the rest of your trip. More than a souvenir, it becomes a memory of Japan you use every day.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.