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By MatchaExperience Osaka
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$27 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Delve into the traditional art of Tenkoku, or seal carving, in Osaka's serene workshop. This hands-on experience allows you to create a unique Hanko seal that reflects your personal style. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn the intricacies of carving and the cultural significance behind this ancient craft. Select from premium materials and enjoy the meditative process of transforming a simple block into a meaningful work of art. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or families seeking a creative escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Leave with a functional piece of art that carries a piece of Japan home with you.

Activity location

  • 3-chōme-35-5 Tarumichō
    • 5 35
    • 564-0062, Suita, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3-chōme-35-5 Tarumichō
    • 5 35
    • 564-0062, Suita, Osaka, Japan

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Hanko Stamp Making & Stone Seal Carving Experience in Osaka

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
AU$27.38 x 2 AdultsAU$54.76
Total
Price is AU$54.76

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All carving tools and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Professional instruction from a tenkoku instructor
  • Inclusions
    Your finished hanko seal to take home
  • Exclusions
    Public transport

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Step into the world of Japanese tradition with a Tenkoku seal engraving workshop in Osaka. Tenkoku has been a cornerstone of Japanese identity and authority for over 1,400 years, and in this intimate studio-based workshop you won't just watch a demonstration - you will actively take part in the craft. Your instructor guides you through the whole process: understanding the balance and layout of kanji characters, transferring your design onto the stone, and mastering the delicate blade techniques needed to carve your own Hanko. Choose your own material, from professional-grade stone upwards, and learn the meditative focus the craft demands. If you would like to add an extra layer of artistry, choose the optional side-carving service, where an additional design or symbol is engraved on the side of your stamp and finished with traditional colour filling. By the end of the session you will have completed your own authentic Hanko - not just a souvenir, but a piece of living history you crafted with your own hands.

Location

Activity location

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    3-chōme-35-5 Tarumichō
    • 5 35
    • 564-0062, Suita, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    3-chōme-35-5 Tarumichō
    • 5 35
    • 564-0062, Suita, Osaka, Japan

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