New value born from restoration. Experience the art of Kintsugi Pottery in a hotel repurposed from a Elementary School
In Japan, autumn is considered an ideal season for engaging in the arts, as the weather becomes milder and the air turns crisp and clear. It's a time when people find it easier to focus on creative pursuits such as painting, music, performing arts, and literature. This is why the phrase “Autumn of Art” (Geijutsu no Aki) came into use-to capture the season's deep connection with artistic expression.
To honor Japan's “Autumn of Art,” The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu presents a unique opportunity to experience kintsugi-the traditional art of golden repair.
The hotel building was formerly an elementary school and has been carefully preserved, now reborn as a hotel that offers a luxurious experience to guests from both Japan and abroad. The hotel space, which blends modern comfort with cherished memories of its past as a place of learning, resonates deeply with the spirit of "kintsugi," which creates new value while retaining the best elements of the old.
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique for repairing broken or chipped ceramics and porcelain using lacquer and gold powder. The item isn't mirely repaired: the joints themselves become a beautiful form of decoration, adding new value and appeal to something that would otherwise be unusable.
This event was designed to help participants discover new beauty in the old and experience the moment when something broken is brought back to life-reflecting the shared spirit between the venue and the art of kintsugi. For a limited time, a Kyoto-based kintsugi instructor from Kyoto will guide guests in creating accessories using broken or chipped pottery.This special setting offers the perfect environment to witness the transformation of the old into something beautifully new.
[Event dates]
Tuesday October 28, 2025, Thursday October 30, 2025, Tuesday November 4, 2025, and Thursday November 6, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
[Event location] restaurant library the hotel seiryu (2nd floor of The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu)
[Details] Creation of kintsugi accessories
(Choose one of clip-on earrings, earrings, finger ring)
[Number of participants] Maximum 10
(Limited to hotel guests. Guests who have not yet checked in or who have already checked out are also welcome to participate.)
[Fee] No charge
Enjoy the process of combining pieces that were originally pottery and plates to create new beauty. The accessories created at this event will be one-of-a-kind pieces, unique to you.
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu will continue to offer a variety of experiences that guide guests in discovering new value while appreciating Japan's history and culture.
