Your Own HANKO Name Seal Activity in Kamakura.

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Engraving Fee
Original Pouch for Your Hanko
HANKO Seal(Acrylic HANKO stamp)

Shipping - only if you request shipping instead of picking it up.
Material Fee - If you choose horn, wood or gemstone
Case Fee

Overview

A craftsman will engrave a craft HANKO stamp. Want to know how to write your name in Japanese? Here are some ways to write your name in Japanese and make an original seal to commemorate your trip. Seals are used instead of signatures for important documents. In Japan, hanko is considered part of identity. We will design a stamp and engrave your name on it. The original seal can be completed anytime in the afternoon of the experience!

Meeting points

Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
5-6 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012, Japan

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Take the west exit of JR Kamakura station, turn left and walk down Onari street. Turn left at the first big 5 way intersection. Kamakura Hanko is on the right side of the street.　Please be punctual. Because workshops require preparation. Also, it is only held in the morning.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Design Your Own HANKO Name Seal(Traditional HANKO) Your name. Your unique seal. Hand-carved in Japan. In this workshop we will engrave your name on a HANKO stamp made from the finest materials. Handmade by craftsmen. We engrave using the most traditional and prestigious method. A HANKO stamp as a craft is completed. 1. Learn the history and culture of Japanese name stamps. 2. Design: Select the type of stamp you want to make (katakana, kanji) and font. Katakana fonts that can be used as registered seals are recommended. We will help you write your name in Japanese using the characters that represent your personality. 3. Material: We will engrave your name on acrylic. You can choose your favorite color. (Gemstones, horns and wood are available at an additional cost) 4. Select the type and color of the case (sold separately). 5. Select the pick-up time (you can pick up at any time in the afternoon on the day of the experience). Please be punctual. Because workshops require preparation. Also, it is only held in the morning.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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A great experience for people who want a personalized seal.

Published on Aug, 2024

What a cool experience! My girlfriend and I got our own personalized Hanko seals made of wood. It was very intimate as we were the only ones there so we got his full attention. He said to come back at 2pm for our finished seals and was right on time. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Japan! Will be stamping everything with my seal from now on!

Wonderful experience

Published on Jul, 2024

It was a wonderful experience to learn about how the stamps are created. The owner of the store is very knowledgeable and gives great insight on the craft! I love the stamps he created for us, it will be a memory I will cherish for a long time!

Wonderful experience!

Published on Jul, 2024

Wonderful experience! Loved learning the history of the name seal and about the different fonts. Would absolutely recommend for the experience and an amazing souvenir.

You won't be disappointed

Published on May, 2024

Amazing experience. You learn about the different types of hanko, the characters and the history before moving onto choosing what your hanko will look like. You can tell the owner, Mitsuhiro, loves his craft. He was very through in his explanations of materials and not pushy at all. I was so excited to learn and have my own hanko made. Thank you!

Amazing experience highly recommended

Published on Dec, 2023

It was very informative and friendly and they spoke good English and told me all about the history of Hanko which was really intresting. They even suggested where to go while I waited. When I returned it looked amazing and I am so happy with it and I am excited to show to people back home. I highly recommend this to others