Mornings only. Up to 8 guests a day. a fourth-generation engraver carves your seal for you — and you also carve a stone seal by hand and try Japanese calligraphy. 1. Learn The history of hanko and how seals are used in Japan. 2. Carve a Stone Seal Yourself Take the knife in hand and engrave one character into a stone seal, guided by the craftsman. Yours to take home. 3. Try Japanese Calligraphy Hold a brush and write a kanji you choose for its meaning, stroke by stroke. 4. Have a personalized Hanko created especially for you by a professional engraver Your name in katakana, commonly used for foreign names. Kanji also available. Discuss your personal seal design directly with the craftsman 5. Choose Your Material Wood HANKO included. Buffalo horn and premium woods for an extra fee. 6. Watch the Craftsman Traditional tools, close up. Questions and photos welcome. 7. Take Home Your Seal Your finished seal with your name, the stone seal you carved, and your calligraphy.

Plongez dans le charme de Kamakura en créant une boîte à musique unique. Explorez la sérénité de la plus grande statue de Bouddha en bois du Japon, une merveille d'artisanat et de spiritualité. Participez à des échanges culturels et à l'artisanat, et repartez avec de précieux souvenirs de la tradition japonaise.

Découvrez le charme de Kamakura lors d'une balade pittoresque à bord de l'emblématique train Enoden. Visitez des lieux célèbres comme le passage piéton du lycée de Kamakura, présenté dans « Slam Dunk », et profitez d'une vue imprenable sur la mer. Ce circuit allie l'histoire de Kamakura à son héritage culturel populaire pour une expérience inoubliable.

• Experience both Japanese calligraphy and Hanko carving in one workshop • Visit a working craftsman’s atelier in Kamakura • Learn directly from a professional Hanko engraver • Practice writing Japanese characters with a brush • Discover the relationship between Japanese calligraphy and seals • Carve your own stone Hanko with guidance from the craftsman • Stamp your seal onto your own calligraphy • Create a personal artwork combining two Japanese traditions • No calligraphy or carving experience is required • Take home something you personally wrote, carved and stamped • Ideal for travelers looking for a deeper hands-on Japanese cultural experience

Ever tried Japanese Calligraphy? Here is the chance to discover one of the most popular Japanese cultures, Shodo. Our cultural tour will be held at a local Gibier bar-restaurant in Kamakura. We offer calligraphy experience, including a short lecture on Japanese letters and basic skills with a brush. After some practice, you will make an artwork on a traditional card to bring back. The tour also comes with one drink offered by the restaurant. If you are interested in the traditional activity with a glass of local drink, this is the tour for you! As we only accept a private group, you can have a relaxed time with your friend or family. Your instructor, who is fluent in English and familiar with beginners, will help you make a unique memory and souvenior from Japan! Note1: The tour is operated in the second floor. A person is required to climb stairs by oneself. (No elevator equipped) Note2: When booking, please confirm your name and gender for the sake of letter list preparation.

• Visit a real Hanko craftsman’s atelier in Kamakura • Meet a professional Japanese seal engraver • Learn the basics of Hanko culture and seal engraving • Carve your own stone seal by hand • Receive step-by-step guidance from the craftsman • No previous carving experience is required • Stamp your finished seal and see your design come to life • Take home a personal Japanese seal made by you • A compact cultural experience that fits easily into a day of sightseeing in Kamakura • A more meaningful alternative to an ordinary souvenir

This is an instructor-led mindfulness tea ceremony experience where participants are gently guided through each step by facilitator Miki in a peaceful gallery setting in Kamakura. Unlike a formal tea ceremony that requires kneeling on tatami mats, this experience is held in a relaxed table-style setting, so guests can enjoy the Way of Tea while sitting comfortably on chairs. In a calm Kamakura gallery, guests first experience tea as a participant, then learn the meaning and movements behind the ceremony, and finally prepare and serve matcha themselves. The experience gently connects Japanese tradition with breathing, posture, gratitude, and presence. More than a cultural activity, it is a mindful experience you can carry into everyday life.

This is an instructor-led Japanese calligraphy experience where participants learn directly from an experienced calligraphy master in a peaceful workshop setting. Explore the serene art of Shodō in a mindful Japanese calligraphy workshop in Kamakura. Under the expert guidance of Calligraphy Master Shiei, with over 50 years of experience, you’ll learn to create beautiful kanji while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. The experience begins with an introduction to calligraphy techniques and philosophy, followed by the calming process of preparing sumi ink. As you practice brush movements and write your chosen kanji, you will discover the meditative nature of this traditional art form. At the end of the workshop, you will create your own finished calligraphy piece to take home, along with a deeper appreciation for the quiet beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

This hands-on workshop lets you create and learn about Japan's unique food sample culture. Enjoyable for all ages, from children to adults, it's perfect for first-timers. Experience both traditional sushi candle-making using wax and lifelike food sample creation. Discover the secrets and history behind their lifelike appearance through easy-to-understand explanations. Take your finished creations home as souvenirs—a uniquely Japanese experience you'll cherish forever.