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Private Japanese Hanko Making with a Master Artisan
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$131.89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Experience the rare blend of history and personalization at a 130-year-old traditional shop. Unlike mass-produced souvenirs, you will hand-carve your own "Hanko" seal—a symbol of identity in Japan—under the direct guidance of a master artisan. We provide a professional interpreter to help you select meaningful Kanji for your name, ensuring a deep cultural connection. Finish by stamping your new seal on your own brush calligraphy. This private, all-inclusive workshop offers a unique piece of Japanese heritage that you can actually use for a lifetime.
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Private Japanese Hanko Making with a Master Artisan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Custom-made Hanko (Seal)
- Workshop Fee & Materials: All tools, wood, and materials needed for carving.
- Admission fee
- Souvenir Gift Set: A deluxe case and a portable ink pad (shuniku) to take home.
- Additional Shopping: Any extra items or high-end seal cases purchased at the shop.
- Transportation to the Meeting Point: Train or taxi fares to Nakano.
- Gratuities
Meeting point
The workshop is located at Bashodo, a traditional hanko shop. At the scheduled time, your guide will be waiting outside the shop. Please look for your guide in front of Bashodo. Once you meet, your guide will enter the shop together with you and assist you throughout the experience.
Return details
The workshop is located at Bashodo, a traditional hanko shop. At the scheduled time, your guide will be waiting outside the shop. Please look for your guide in front of Bashodo. Once you meet, your guide will enter the shop together with you and assist you throughout the experience.
130 Years of Tradition in Nakano. Enter a historic workshop in Tokyo that has preserved the art of seal-carving for over 130 years. The "Hanko" (seal) is Japan’s official signature, used for centuries by everyone from Samurai to modern citizens.
The Experience In this private session (max 4 people), you will:
History & Kanji: Learn the roots of Hanko and choose Kanji characters for your name based on their beautiful meanings.
Carve with a Master: Under the direct guidance of the shop owner—a master artisan—you will hand-carve your own seal. A dedicated interpreter ensures perfect communication. Don't worry, the master helps you with every stroke!
Calligraphy: Practice brush calligraphy and "sign" your work with your new Hanko.
A Unique Souvenir Your custom Hanko is a functional piece of art. We provide a deluxe gift set with an ink pad so you can use it back home to sign letters or art. It is a one-of-a-kind memento that lasts a lifetime.
Highlights
-Authentic 130-year-old shop
-Private workshop with an expert artisan
-English interpreter included
-Just minutes from Shinjuku
Join us to carve your own history and take home a personal piece of Japan.
The Experience In this private session (max 4 people), you will:
History & Kanji: Learn the roots of Hanko and choose Kanji characters for your name based on their beautiful meanings.
Carve with a Master: Under the direct guidance of the shop owner—a master artisan—you will hand-carve your own seal. A dedicated interpreter ensures perfect communication. Don't worry, the master helps you with every stroke!
Calligraphy: Practice brush calligraphy and "sign" your work with your new Hanko.
A Unique Souvenir Your custom Hanko is a functional piece of art. We provide a deluxe gift set with an ink pad so you can use it back home to sign letters or art. It is a one-of-a-kind memento that lasts a lifetime.
Highlights
-Authentic 130-year-old shop
-Private workshop with an expert artisan
-English interpreter included
-Just minutes from Shinjuku
Join us to carve your own history and take home a personal piece of Japan.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Private Japanese Hanko Making with a Master Artisan
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$131.89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!