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Two people holding books titled 'Katie' and 'Maggie'. 1
Three people standing indoors, one holding a cup and another holding a small object. 2
A person examining a red stone with a carved design, a wooden box, and a carved red object on a table. 3
A person pouring red powder from a container into a bowl. 4
A person holding an open jewelry box with a red interior and a gold exterior. 5
By Name of Japan. Kamakura HANKO

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Overview

    1. Meet a Fourth-Generation Master
      Visit a working Kamakura atelier with a family craft dating back to 1898. Discuss your name directly with the craftsman in English.

    2. See Award-Winning Craft
      View award-winning engravings and tools. Both husband and wife hold Japan’s First-Grade National Trade Skill Certification.

    3. Watch a Live Demonstration
      See traditional engraving techniques up close and ask the craftsman questions.

    4. Carve and Stamp a Stone Seal
      Carve one character with guidance, stamp a keepsake card, and take both home right after the workshop.

    5. Design Your Name Hanko
      A wooden katakana hanko, hand-finished after the session, is included. Collect it at the atelier about four hours later, that afternoon. Kanji and upgrades cost extra.

    6. A Small, Unhurried Morning
      Enjoy a small-group experience in a private atelier setting. Your host, a Zen monk and engraver, creates each seal with good wishes for its owner.

Activity location

  • Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
    • 6 5
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
    • 6 5
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Personal seal (hanko) carved by a master engraver — your name, made to order, yours to take home
  • Inclusions
    Stone seal you carve yourself, with guidance from the craftsman
  • Inclusions
    English guidance throughout
  • Inclusions
    Calligraphy you write, to take home
  • Inclusions
    Original pouch
  • Exclusions
    Upgraded materials: buffalo horn, premium woods, gemstone
  • Exclusions
    Kanji engraving / typeface upgrade
  • Exclusions
    HANKO case
  • Exclusions
    Red INK
  • Exclusions
    Shipping (if you prefer not to collect the same afternoon)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Turn your name into a seal to use and treasure. At KAMAKURA SIGNET, meet a fourth-generation engraver, carve a stone seal, and design a name hanko with him. The family craft dates back to 1898. Your host, Mitsuhiro Tsukino, is a Zen Buddhist monk and seal engraver. He and his wife both hold Japan’s First-Grade National Trade Skill Certification. Explore their working atelier, see award-winning works and tools, and watch a live engraving demonstration. Learn in English about hanko and their place in Japanese life. With the master's guidance, carve one character into a stone seal and stamp it onto a keepsake card. Take both home right after the morning workshop. Discuss your name and design preferences with the craftsman. He hand-finishes your name hanko after the session. Your wooden katakana hanko is included, with collection at the atelier about four hours later, that afternoon. Kanji, other typefaces, and material upgrades cost extra. Made with good wishes for the person who carries it, your hanko is a personal mark to cherish. Enjoy the experience in a small group in a private atelier setting.

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    Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
    • 6 5
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
    • 6 5
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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