Add a unique, personal touch to your trip to Japan with a Hanko writing experience, where you can create your own custom name seal. In Japan, a Hanko seal is considered to be representative of your identity, and during this experience, you'll learn about the importance and history of Hanko writing, before learning how to write your name in Japanese. Afterward, you’ll get to choose your own Hanko style, font, and materials, and receive an engraved seal to take home as a souvenir.

Learn about the history and styles of Hanko writing
Discover how to write your name in Japanese
Design a custom Hanko name seal
Receive an engraved seal to take home as a souvenir

What's Included

HANKO Seal(Acrylic HANKO stamp)
Engraving Fee
Original Pouch for Your Hanko

Shipping - only if you request shipping instead of picking it up.
Material Fee - If you choose horn, wood or gemstone
Case Fee

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Kamakura seal shop Souvenir shop
5-6 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012, Japan
Take the west exit of JR Kamakura station, turn left and walk down Onari street. Turn left at the first big 5 way intersection. Kamakura Hanko is on the right side of the street.　Please be punctual. Because workshops require preparation. Also, it is only held in the morning.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Decent way to get...

Gautam_B, Jun 2023

Decent way to get interesting souvenirs. The shop is ~5 mins walk to the south of Kamakura station. They will get the hankos to you in 2 hours or mail them to your hotel in 1-2 days (we chose the latter and had no issues getting them at our hotel). The hanko were very nice. It came with nice velvet pouches and a nice carrying case thar the indvidual cases were in. The default options were good enough for us though we did purchase slightly more expensive cases. Overall the uniqueness of the souvenirs (most of our friends who went to Japan came back with the usual fans, chopstick and kitkat bars) and the nice packaging was worth the cost. My wife and 8 year old daughter felt the same way.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for coming to our store. We are very happy to meet you. Because you know Japanese culture and traditions well. Please push on the HANKO seal you made in many situations. Also, please come and visit Kamakura.ARIGATO.

Awesome Experience!

Christina_D, Nov 2019

We go to learn about the history and different styles of Hanko. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful. My friend and I really enjoyed the experience and the finished products are perfect! Definitely worth it.

Response from Host, Feb 2020

We are glad you chose our experience! We hope to see you back in Kamakura sometime soon!

Einzigartig und wunderschön

Sabine_T, Jul 2023

Der Besitzer des Stempel-Geschäfts ist sehr freundlich und erzählte uns viel über die Hankos (Stempel). Wir konnten mit seiner Hilfe die Symbole für unsere Namen auswählen und aus der großen Auswahl an Materialien für Stempel und Hülle die schönsten aussuchen (Aufpreis für Holz und Täschchen aus Kimono-Stoff). Die Hankos sind wunderschön geworden und ein ganz besonderes Andenken an unseren Urlaub.

Response from Host, Aug 2023