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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
1. Welcome to the Atelier
Meet the engraver and discover KAMAKURA SIGNET's craft heritage dating to 1898.
2. See Traditional Seal-Making
Explore engraving tools and award-winning works while watching a live demonstration.
3. Choose Your Character
Select a beginner-friendly character and understand its meaning.
4. Carve Your Stone Seal
Learn tool handling and engrave your own stone seal under the artisan's supervision.
5. Make Your First Impression
Use on-site red ink to stamp your character onto a keepsake card.
6. Take Home Your Creation
Keep your carved stone seal in its drawstring pouch and your stamped card.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
See traditional engraving tools, award-winning works and a live demonstration. Discover how Japanese seals can represent a name, a personal meaning or a memory. Choose a suitable character from beginner-friendly options and learn how to transfer it into a seal design.
With the artisan's guidance, safely carve your character into a stone seal. No previous carving experience is needed; materials and tools are supplied. Apply red seal ink in the atelier and reveal your first impression on a keepsake card.
You can take your hand-carved stone seal, its drawstring pouch and your stamped card home immediately. This is a focused 50-minute workshop for one to six guests—an enjoyable introduction to authentic Japanese craftsmanship that fits easily into a morning of Kamakura sightseeing.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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