Edo Lantern Calligraphy Workshop in Tokyo

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

The Ultimate Portable Keepsake: Experience the true magic of this unique Tokyo craft: these beautiful lanterns completely collapse! Lightweight, highly durable, and easily fitting flat into any suitcase, it is the perfect custom piece of elegance to bring home, complete with a free gift LED light to illuminate your creation.

What's Included

All lantern materials
A complimentary battery-operated LED light insert to make your lantern glow at home.
Dedicated English-speaking guide
custom-fitted storage box to take the lantern home flat.
An authentic workshop souvenir sticker to label your creation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your English-Speaking guide at Tokyo Metro Zoshigaya Station, Exit 1

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Dreaming of a Japanese adventure that lets you create and embody its culture? Discover our Traditional Paper Lantern Making Experience – a unique workshop blending 120 years of artisan history with your own personal creativity!

Here's the magic:

-Step Into a Hidden 120-Year Legacy: Enter an authentic, historic Tokyo workshop that has crafted sacred lanterns for legendary local temples. Feel instantly connected to the country's living history as you are surrounded by real master craftsmanship and a workspace preserved through generations!

-Paint Your Own Masterpiece: Dive into the ancient art of traditional lantern lettering. Under the direct, warm guidance of a Tokyo-certified master artisan, you'll choose your preferred lantern shape and learn to hand-paint traditional lettering or your own name with custom colors.

-Customized for All Levels: Absolute beginners can relax and paint inside custom outlines pre-drawn by the master, ensuring a beautiful, clean finish. Feeling creative? Intermediate crafters can choose to draw and paint their designs entirely from scratch!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Historical Tours
Art Classes
Craft Classes

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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