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.

Plongez dans le charme de Kamakura en créant une boîte à musique unique. Explorez la sérénité de la plus grande statue de Bouddha en bois du Japon, une merveille d'artisanat et de spiritualité. Participez à des échanges culturels et à l'artisanat, et repartez avec de précieux souvenirs de la tradition japonaise.

Découvrez le charme de Kamakura lors d'une balade pittoresque à bord de l'emblématique train Enoden. Visitez des lieux célèbres comme le passage piéton du lycée de Kamakura, présenté dans « Slam Dunk », et profitez d'une vue imprenable sur la mer. Ce circuit allie l'histoire de Kamakura à son héritage culturel populaire pour une expérience inoubliable.

Ever tried Japanese Calligraphy? Here is the chance to discover one of the most popular Japanese cultures, Shodo. Our cultural tour will be held at a local Gibier bar-restaurant in Kamakura. We offer calligraphy experience, including a short lecture on Japanese letters and basic skills with a brush. After some practice, you will make an artwork on a traditional card to bring back. The tour also comes with one drink offered by the restaurant. If you are interested in the traditional activity with a glass of local drink, this is the tour for you! As we only accept a private group, you can have a relaxed time with your friend or family. Your instructor, who is fluent in English and familiar with beginners, will help you make a unique memory and souvenior from Japan! Note1: The tour is operated in the second floor. A person is required to climb stairs by oneself. (No elevator equipped) Note2: When booking, please confirm your name and gender for the sake of letter list preparation.

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.