UTO PEARL at Akihabara, Tokyo

Long-standing Okachimachi pearl wholesaler offering hands-on pearl-jewellery workshops.

UTO PEARL is a pearl wholesaler and workshop studio on the second floor of the Uto Building in Sotokanda 5-chome, near the Okachimachi jewellery district.

With 60 years of history, the company produces and sells Akoya, Tahitian and white-butterfly pearl loose and necklaces, and runs hands-on jewellery-making workshops where visitors pick a pearl from a shell and fit it to a setting. Workshop sessions start from around 1,000 yen for small pearls, with bespoke necklace-making experiences also bookable.

If you want to craft a one-of-a-kind pearl souvenir near Akihabara, this storied workshop is a memorable stop.
Official: https://uto-shinju.com/en