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.

Erleben Sie den Charme von Kamakura bei einer malerischen Fahrt mit dem legendären Enoden-Zug. Besuchen Sie berühmte Orte wie den Kamakura High School Crossing, der in "Slam Dunk" gezeigt wird, und genießen Sie einen atemberaubenden Blick auf das Meer. Diese Tour verbindet Kamakuras Geschichte mit seinem popkulturellen Erbe für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

Tauchen Sie ein in den Charme Kamakuras und erleben Sie die Herstellung einer Spieluhr. Kreieren Sie Ihr einzigartiges Souvenir. Entdecken Sie die Ruhe der größten hölzernen Buddhastatue Japans, ein Wunderwerk der Handwerkskunst und Spiritualität. Erleben Sie kulturellen Austausch und Handwerkskunst und nehmen Sie wertvolle Erinnerungen an die japanische Tradition mit nach Hause.

Haben Sie schon einmal japanische Kalligrafie ausprobiert? Hier haben Sie die Chance, eine der beliebtesten japanischen Kulturen, Shodo, zu entdecken. Unsere Kulturtour findet in einem lokalen Gibier-Bar-Restaurant in Kamakura statt. Wir bieten Ihnen ein Kalligrafie-Erlebnis, einschließlich einer kurzen Einführung in japanische Schriftzeichen und grundlegender Pinseltechniken. Nach etwas Übung gestalten Sie ein Kunstwerk auf einer traditionellen Karte, die Sie mit nach Hause nehmen können. Die Tour beinhaltet außerdem ein Getränk vom Restaurant. Wenn Sie an dieser traditionellen Aktivität mit einem Glas eines lokalen Getränks interessiert sind, ist diese Tour genau das Richtige für Sie! Da wir nur private Gruppen akzeptieren, können Sie eine entspannte Zeit mit Freunden oder Familie verbringen. Ihr Kursleiter, der fließend Englisch spricht und mit Anfängern vertraut ist, hilft Ihnen dabei, ein einzigartiges Andenken und Souvenir aus Japan zu schaffen! Hinweis 1: Die Tour findet im zweiten Stock statt. Die Treppe muss selbstständig bewältigt werden. (Kein Aufzug vorhanden.) Hinweis 2: Bitte bestätigen Sie bei der Buchung Ihren Namen und Ihr Geschlecht, damit die Buchstabenliste erstellt werden kann.

1. Write, Carve, and Stamp Combine Japanese calligraphy and stone seal carving to complete your own personal artwork. 2. Meet a Fourth-Generation Engraver Visit a working Kamakura atelier with a family craft dating back to 1898. See traditional tools and award-winning engravings. 3. Experience Japanese Calligraphy Practice writing your name or selected Japanese characters with a brush. Learn their meaning with English guidance. 4. Carve Your Own Stone Seal Choose one character and carve it with the craftsman's step-by-step guidance. No experience is needed; tools and materials are provided. 5. Complete Your Work with Your Seal Press your handmade seal onto your calligraphy in red ink. Discover how brushwork and a seal impression come together. 6. Take Home a Meaningful Keepsake Keep your stone seal and finished calligraphy, made in an atelier that welcomes you with good wishes for your happiness.

1. Meet a Fourth-Generation Engraver Visit a working Kamakura atelier with a family craft dating back to 1898. Meet the craftsman and learn in English. 2. Discover Japanese Hanko Culture See traditional tools and award-winning engravings. Learn how personal seals express names and identity in Japan. 3. Choose a Meaningful Character Select one character from the available options and learn its meaning before creating your own mark. 4. Carve Your Own Stone Seal Follow the craftsman's step-by-step guidance. No carving experience is needed, and all tools are provided. 5. Reveal Your First Impression Apply red seal ink and stamp a keepsake card. Take your stone seal and card home immediately after the workshop. 6. Keep a Personal Piece of Japan Enjoy a compact experience alongside your Kamakura sightseeing. Create a seal to cherish and use, in an atelier that welcomes you with good wishes for your happiness.

This is an instructor-led mindfulness tea ceremony experience where participants are gently guided through each step by facilitator Miki in a peaceful gallery setting in Kamakura. Unlike a formal tea ceremony that requires kneeling on tatami mats, this experience is held in a relaxed table-style setting, so guests can enjoy the Way of Tea while sitting comfortably on chairs. In a calm Kamakura gallery, guests first experience tea as a participant, then learn the meaning and movements behind the ceremony, and finally prepare and serve matcha themselves. The experience gently connects Japanese tradition with breathing, posture, gratitude, and presence. More than a cultural activity, it is a mindful experience you can carry into everyday life.

This hands-on workshop lets you create and learn about Japan's unique food sample culture. Enjoyable for all ages, from children to adults, it's perfect for first-timers. Experience both traditional sushi candle-making using wax and lifelike food sample creation. Discover the secrets and history behind their lifelike appearance through easy-to-understand explanations. Take your finished creations home as souvenirs—a uniquely Japanese experience you'll cherish forever.

This is an instructor-led Japanese calligraphy experience where participants learn directly from an experienced calligraphy master in a peaceful workshop setting. Explore the serene art of Shodō in a mindful Japanese calligraphy workshop in Kamakura. Under the expert guidance of Calligraphy Master Shiei, with over 50 years of experience, you’ll learn to create beautiful kanji while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. The experience begins with an introduction to calligraphy techniques and philosophy, followed by the calming process of preparing sumi ink. As you practice brush movements and write your chosen kanji, you will discover the meditative nature of this traditional art form. At the end of the workshop, you will create your own finished calligraphy piece to take home, along with a deeper appreciation for the quiet beauty of Japanese aesthetics.