Make your Goshuin Stamp Book in Kamakura Traditional Style Cafe

Show all photos
3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Start your cultural journey by crafting your own Goshuin stamp book—a treasured item in Japanese spiritual tradition—at a charming, old-style café in Kamakura.
Goshuin, meaning ‘honorable red seal,’ originated centuries ago as proof of temple visits and evolved into beautiful calligraphic art combined with unique temple seals.
After completing your book, savor coffee carefully roasted by the café owner or a soft drink, paired with a traditional monaka sweet. As you relax, enjoy stories from the owner about Kamakura’s history and culture.
Then, take your handmade Goshuin stamp book and explore a nearby famous Hokokuji temple, known as the bamboo temple, and collect an authentic Goshuin stamp—reflections of centuries-old devotion and artistry. This immersive experience blends tradition, local storytelling, and the serene beauty of Kamakura’s spiritual heritage.

What's Included

Goshuin Book Crafting Experience Fee
１ Drink (coffee or soft drink) and monaka (Japanese traditional sweet) at the retro cafe, and authentic maccha (powdered green tea) at the temple
English Speaking Guide
Entrance/Admission Fee and Goshuin Fee at Hokokuji temple
Public transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kamakura Station

The guide will be waiting just outside the East Exit ticket gate at Kamakura Station, holding a signboard that reads ‘Domo Japan Guide`.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the heart of Japanese tradition in the historic town of Kamakura. Begin your journey at a quaint, old-style café, where you’ll discover the centuries-old art of Goshuin—exquisite calligraphic stamps collected by temple visitors. Create your own personalized Goshuin stamp book, a beautiful keepsake crafted by your hands. Then, take your handmade book on a peaceful stroll to the iconic Hokkokuji Temple, nestled in a serene bamboo grove. Here, you’ll receive an authentic Goshuin stamp, sip rich, ceremonial matcha, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Japan’s cultural heritage.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
This tour ends at Hokokuji temple, where we visit and get a Goshuin.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Domo Japan Guide

Tags

Historical Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now