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By Name of Japan. Kamakura HANKO

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp3.647.612 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • ・Learn the history of the hanko in English — and why a personal seal still represents identity in Japan
    ・Watch a nationally certified First-Grade seal engraver at work, up close at his own bench
    ・See the traditional tools of the trade and learn how each one is used — the craft, not just the finished piece
    ・Discover how your name can be written in Japanese, and choose the characters for your own seal
    ・Not a craft class. A personal commission from a working atelier

    A craftsman carves your seal — you watch it take shape.

    Curious how your name looks in Japanese? We’ll show you several ways it can be written, then design and engrave an original seal just for you. In Japan, personal seals have long been used in place of signatures on important documents and remain closely tied to personal identity. Everything is explained in English, directly by the engraver at his workbench — including the tools he uses and the purpose of each one. Your finished seal will be ready later that afternoon.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Hanko Name Seal

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Hanko Name Seal

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
Rp3.647.612 x 1 AdultRp3.647.612
Total
Price is Rp3.647.612
Until Thu, 17 Sept
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engraving in katakana(Font: Simple KOIN-TAI,5characters)
  • Inclusions
    English guidance throughout
  • Inclusions
    wood HANKO
  • Inclusions
    Original pouch
  • Exclusions
    Upgraded materials: buffalo horn, premium woods, gemstone
  • Exclusions
    Kanji engraving / typeface upgrade
  • Exclusions
    HANKO case
  • Exclusions
    Red INK
  • Exclusions
    Shipping (if you prefer not to collect the same afternoon)

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Meet a Master Hanko Engraver in Kamakura Your name. Your own seal. Made for you in Kamakura. Elsewhere, you carve it yourself. Here, a fourth-generation engraver creates it for you. Meet a craftsman with Japan’s First-Grade National Trade Certification in Seal Engraving. Learn about hanko culture, choose your name design, and watch your seal being finished by hand. What You’ll Experience 1. Learn Discover the history of hanko and how seals are used in Japan. 2. Design(Font: Simple KOIN-TAI) Choose your name in katakana, commonly used for foreign names. Kanji is also available. 3. Choose Your Material Wood HANKO is included. Buffalo horn and premium woods are available for an extra fee. 4. Watch the Craftsman See traditional tools and watch the engraver finish your seal by hand. Questions and photos are welcome. 5. Take Home Your Seal A professional engraver creates a personalised seal bearing your name. Your seal will be ready later the same day. Collection or shipping is available. Good to Know Morning sessions only. Please arrive on time. About 20 minutes from Yokohama and under one hour from central Tokyo. One name. One craftsman. One seal made for you in Kamakura.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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