• Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp
  • Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp

Kyoto: Turn Your Name into Kanji & Create Your Own Stamp

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ID: GYG1542134-2353841
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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Carve your own hanko seal in Kyoto! Turn your name into meaningful Kanji, then carve a unique seal with traditional tools. Enjoy tea and dorayaki while learning the art, and take home a souvenir.
Watch a short film about Kyo-Insho, Kyoto's traditional seal-making art history. Discover the beautiful, hidden meanings behind the Kanji chosen for your name and design your very own personal seal.

Enjoy precise machine engraving to ensure a flawless, perfect finish. While the machine performs its magic, experience the hands-on art of hand-carving with a traditional chisel.

Finally, stamp your completed seal on paper and frame it, creating a truly special masterpiece to take home as a lifelong memory.

Highlights

  • Create a personalized hanko seal with your name in Kanji characters
  • Watch a short film about Kyo-Insho, Kyoto's traditional seal-making art
  • Learn the story and meaning behind your name and its Kanji characters
  • Enjoy a hands-on carving experience using traditional tools and techniques
  • Savor tea and matcha dorayaki while your seal is engraved by a machine

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place in Kyoto
No prior experience is needed
All materials and tools are provided
Please come directly to our shop. Our staff will be waiting for you at the entrance. Look for a sign with your name or “Hanko Experience”. The shop is located on Shinmachi Street, near Shijo Street in central Kyoto. If you have any trouble finding us, please contact us in advance.
INCLUDED
  • Personalized Kanji characters for your name
  • Hanko seal creation
  • Hands-on carving experience
  • Traditional tools usage
  • Short film about Kyo-Insho
  • Tea and matcha dorayaki
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Accommodation

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.