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Private Japanese Hanko Seal Making with an Artisan, Tokyo Nakano
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$160.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Tokyo Nakano is home to a 130-year-old traditional shop where history and craftsmanship intertwine. Here, you will hand-carve your own "Hanko" seal, a cherished symbol of identity in Japan, guided by a master artisan.
- 🏷️ Private Japanese Hanko Seal Making Workshop: Enjoy a personalized session with a maximum of four participants, ensuring intimate guidance from the master artisan.
- 🗣️ An English interpreter will assist you in selecting meaningful Kanji characters for your name, enhancing your cultural experience.
- 🔪 Under the watchful eye of a master artisan, you will hand-carve your own seal, with expert support at every step of the process.
- 🖌️ Practice brush calligraphy and proudly stamp your artwork with your newly crafted Hanko, creating a unique signature.
- 🎁 Your custom Hanko comes in a deluxe gift set, complete with an ink pad, allowing you to use it for signing letters or artwork back home.
- 🏛️ Immerse yourself in a historic workshop that has preserved the art of seal-carving for over a century, making it a truly authentic experience.
- 📍 Conveniently located just minutes from Shinjuku, making it easily accessible for travelers.
- ♿ The workshop is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can partake in this enriching experience.
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Private Japanese Hanko Seal Making with an Artisan, Tokyo Nakano
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.
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Private Japanese Hanko Seal Making with an Artisan, Tokyo Nakano
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$160.02
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!