Kyoto Traditional Hanko Stamp Workshop – Make a Unique Souvenir

DestinationKyoto, Japan
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes
Tour sizeMax 6
LanguageGerman, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, English

Overview

Create more than a souvenir — create your identity in Kyoto.

This exclusive workshop is led by a husband-and-wife team recognized as First-Class Seal Engraving Technicians, All-Japan Meister artisans, and officially designated Kyoto traditional craft masters. Unlike standard craft experiences, you will learn directly from nationally certified experts who have dedicated their lives to preserving Kyoto’s 1,200-year-old seal-making tradition.

Enjoy rare access to an authentic working studio and receive personal guidance in a small-group setting. Every seal is carefully handcrafted by you, making it a meaningful symbol of your connection to Japan.

Experience highlights:
Learn from certified master artisans recognized at the national level
Discover the 1,200-year history of Kyoto’s traditional seal craftsmanship
Design and hand-carve your own personalized Japanese name seal
Take home a beautifully finished hanko in an elegant case

What's included

  • A Professional Local Guide
  • Original Hanko seal
  • Engraving Fee

Good to know

  • Meeting: Meet on location
  • Languages: German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, English
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

What our guests say

5.0
Our guide was fantastic and very friendly. They made the whole experience so enjoyable — a truly memorable day.
Erin I.
An amazing tour! We saw all the highlights with the history behind each place we visited. Could not recommend it more.
Kevin T.
An amazing guide who made the whole day special. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves — a wonderful experience.
Kara H.
Interesting, informative and engaging from start to finish. We came away with a much greater appreciation of Japan.
Thomas L.
Our guide showed us hidden spots we would never have found on our own, with the best English of any guide we met in Japan.
K. Jantz

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