Tokyo Hanko Experience

Meet a Craftsman. Create Your Own Seal. Take Home a Piece of Japan.

A Tradition You Can Take Home

More than a souvenir

Most visitors buy souvenirs.

Few have the opportunity to create one alongside a traditional craftsman.

Inside a historic Tokyo workshop, you'll discover the story of Japanese hanko culture, carve your own seal by hand, and take home a personalized hanko made just for you.

What You'll Experience

  • Meet the Craftsman

    Learn directly from a traditional hanko artisan inside a historic Tokyo workshop.

  • Carve Your Own Seal

    Create your own stone hanko using traditional tools and techniques.

  • Japanese Calligraphy

    Explore the beauty and meaning of Japanese characters.

  • Personalized Hanko Gift

    Take home a crafted wooden hanko with your name in Japanese Kanji made by our craftsman in Tokyo.

Inside a Workshop Founded in 1886

For more than a century, traditional Japanese seals have been crafted by hand through generations of artisans.

This experience takes place inside a historic workshop founded in 1886, where guests are welcomed into a living tradition that continues today.

Rather than observing from a distance, you'll have the opportunity to learn directly from the craftsman and experience a part of Japanese culture firsthand.

Our Craftsmanship

Why Travelers Choose This Experience

  • Private Sessions Only

    No large groups. Every workshop is designed as a personal and intimate experience.

  • Meet a Real Craftsman

    Learn directly from a traditional artisan in a working Tokyo atelier.

  • English Support Included

    Enjoy the experience comfortably, even if you don't speak Japanese.

  • A Meaningful Keepsake

    Take home both your hand-carved seal and a personalized handcrafted hanko.

Pricing

  • Solo Experience

    $179 USD

    Private workshop for one guest.

  • Group Experience

    $150 USD per guest

    For 2–4 guests.

  • Private Groups (5+)

    Available upon request.

Location

The experience takes place inside a traditional workshop, just a 2 minutes walk from JR Nakano Station.

Detailed meeting information will be provided after confirmation.

Take Home More Than a Souvenir

Discover a tradition passed down through generations of Japanese craftsmen.

Create something personal, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Request Your Experience

Availability is limited. Advance reservation required.