{"id":44055,"date":"2025-12-28T21:14:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T12:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=44055"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T07:54:07","slug":"edo-kiriko-kobayashi-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/edo-kiriko-kobayashi-en","title":{"rendered":"Edo Kiriko Kobayashi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in Meiji 41 (1908)<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider -media\" data-direction=\"horizontal\" data-option=\"{isAuto:1,isLoop:1,isCenter:1,showArrow:1,showThumb:1,effect:slide,direction:horizontal,speed:1000,delay:4000,slideNumPC:1,slideNumSP:1,spacePC:4,spaceSP:0,pagination:bullets,isClickable:0,isDynamic:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__inner swiper -main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8f31707e27ace9a97812625dc6d9356b.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41519\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beautiful Edo Kiriko glasses and jewelry created with delicate cutting techniques<\/h2>\n\n<p>A workshop and directly operated shop of Edo Kiriko that has continued for four generations since Meiji 41 (1908). It is currently run by the third generation, Mr. Yoshio Kobayashi, and the fourth generation, Mr. Kohei Kobayashi, as a father-and-son team. Inside the shop, works by the first generation, Kikuiro, and the second generation, Hideo, are also displayed, allowing visitors to view works from all four generations.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to colored glass, many clear, colorless Edo Kiriko pieces, which are the roots of Edo Kiriko, are also sold. There are more than 100 items available, including tableware, sake vessels, and miscellaneous goods.In addition, to share the appeal of Edo Kiriko with generations less familiar with traditional crafts, the original jewelry brand \u201ctokoba jewelry\u201d was launched in 2014. They create earrings, necklaces, and other items with the unique and beautiful shine of glass.As it is a family-run shop attached to the workshop and only one group is guided per day, reservations by email or phone by the day before are recommended.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-73-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41521\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The beginning of Edo Kiriko Kobayashi dates back to Meiji 41 (1908), when the first generation, Kikuiro Kobayashi, then 12 years old, became an apprentice to Edo Kiriko craftsman Tokumatsu Ohashi (the grandfather of Kyosen Ohashi).Since then, the delicate and beautiful cut-glass techniques have been passed down through four generations: Hideo, Yoshio, and Kohei.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This Notable Item<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5ce7c3cf6d0c5eb87275af5d68b2b3ad-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41523\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sagging Kiriko \u201cUno glass\u201d Series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">From 16,610 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">\u201cSagging Kiriko\u201d is an original technique by the fourth generation of Edo Kiriko Kobayashi, Kohei Kobayashi. Using this method, he creates one-of-a-kind pieces in the \u201cUno\u201d series, crafting them himself from raw glass over several days to a week.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/005c30e2bee0eb3bf076e483b8e01a30-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41525\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">tokaba jewelry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">From 22,000 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>A jewelry series that makes use of cutting techniques passed down through generations. While preserving the beautiful texture of glass, the pieces are light to wear and suitable for many occasions, from everyday use to party scenes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ark-block-notice -alert is-style-simple\"><div class=\"ark-block-notice__head\"><svg class=\"ark-block-notice__icon\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"LsInfoOutline\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24 47C11.3 47 1 36.7 1 24S11.3 1 24 1s23 10.3 23 23-10.3 23-23 23zm0-42C13.5 5 5 13.5 5 24s8.5 19 19 19 19-8.5 19-19S34.5 5 24 5z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M28 31.8h-1.5v-9c0-.6-.4-1-1-1h-5c-.8 0-1.3.9-.8 1.6l1.8 2.4v6H20c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1v2c0 .6.4 1 1 1h8c.6 0 1-.4 1-1v-2c0-.6-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ark-block-notice__body ark-keep-mt--s\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table pt-3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#666666\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><\/th><td>2-9-6 Sarue, Koto-ku, Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Phone: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"tel:03-3631-6457\">03-3631-6457<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Business hours: <\/strong><\/th><td>10:00\u201317:00 (with lunch break)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Closed: <\/strong><\/th><td>Sundays, holidays, during event periods, and others<br>(Business days may change, please check the business day calendar on the website)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Payment methods: <\/strong><\/th><td>Cash, credit cards (AMERICAN EXPRESS, JCB), bank transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>External link: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edokiriko1908.com\/\">https:\/\/www.edokiriko1908.com\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Information is current as of publication and may change. Please check before visiting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Founded in Meiji 41 (1908) Beautiful Edo Kiriko glasses and jewelry created with delicate cutting techniques A workshop and directly operated shop of Edo Kiriko that has continued for four generations since Meiji 41 (1908). It is currently run by the third generation, Mr. Yoshio Kobayashi, and the fourth generation, Mr. Kohei Kobayashi, as a father-and-son team. Inside the shop, works by the first generation, Kikuiro, and the second generation, Hideo, are also displayed, allowing visitors to view works from all four generations. In addition to colored glass, many clear, colorless Edo Kiriko pieces, which are the roots of Edo Kiriko, are also sold. 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