Experience fee, material cost, equipment rental fee, consumption tax

Parking fees, shipping fees for finished products, in-store items (small items)

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 10 to 65 years old；About clothing and belongings: Dress code is free. Please bring your own drinks if possible.；Rental equipment: None in particular.；Duration: 130 minutes (experience time 120 minutes)；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Kyoto, Shijo] Create Your Own Japanese Name: Kanji Seal Making Experience & Kyoto Tea Time

Japan-Kyoto , Kyoto City

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese / Korean / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

A cultural experience to create a one-of-a-kind 'Japanese name'
Experience Kyoto's traditional craft 'Kyo-insho' and artisan culture
Take home your finished seal in a beautiful paulownia wood box

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Your name has another side you have yet to discover. What you will find in Kyoto is more than just 'seal making.' In this experience, we will translate your name into meaningful Japanese Kanji to create a one-of-a-kind 'Japanese name' for you. While the alphabet represents sounds, each Kanji character carries its own meaning. What kind of thoughts can be imbued into your name? The moment you learn its meaning, your name will surely feel a little more special. You will carefully write the chosen Kanji characters stroke by stroke with your own hands. The time spent writing these unfamiliar characters is a precious part of this experience. The characters you write will be transformed into an authentic seal, becoming a unique work of art. While waiting for the seal to be completed, we will introduce you to the culture of seals, which have been used as 'signatures' in Japan since ancient times, and the history of 'Kyo-insho,' a traditional craft that Kyoto is proud of. Furthermore, you will get to experience Japanese artisan culture through a hands-on session using actual carving chisels. Finally, the moment you press your own seal onto Japanese paper with vermilion ink for the first time—what appears is the name of another 'you' born in Japan. After completion, we will serve warm tea and dorayaki as a token of Kyoto-style hospitality. Along with the seal kept in its paulownia box, you will take home more than just a souvenir. You will take home another version of yourself discovered in Kyoto. Please take home the story that can only be born in this place.
A cultural experience to create a one-of-a-kind 'Japanese name'
We will translate your name into meaningful Japanese Kanji to create your very own 'Japanese name.' You will write the chosen Kanji yourself, and those characters will be crafted into an authentic seal. Even if you do not understand Japanese, we will guide you through the meaning of each character, allowing you to deeply feel Japanese culture. This is a special experience where you take home not just a travel souvenir, but another version of yourself born in Japan.
Experience Kyoto's traditional craft 'Kyo-insho' and artisan culture
While waiting for the seal to be completed, we will introduce you to Japanese seal culture and the history of Kyo-insho. We also offer a hands-on experience using the actual carving chisels used by artisans. By 'experiencing it with your own hands' rather than just 'watching,' you can feel the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Take home your finished seal in a beautiful paulownia wood box
The finished seal will be placed in a paulownia wood box, and you will enjoy the conclusion of your journey with Kyoto-style tea and dorayaki. We provide a quiet and memorable cultural experience that allows you to take home the time you spent in Japan and the memories created that day.

Authentic experience of 'Kyo-insho,' a traditional Kyoto craft

Beginner-friendly with guidance from professional artisans

Experience both machine engraving and hand-finishing

A unique experience to immerse yourself in Japanese 'Kanji culture'

Take home your finished product in a frame

Excellent access in the heart of Kyoto, Shijo/Karasuma area

An experience to shape your own one-of-a-kind 'personal characters'

What You Can Expect

Duration: 3 hour(s)

1 Day

10:00
Explanation of Kyo-insho (Kyoto seals). View the display.
10:10
Deciding on the characters. Convert your name into Kanji, or choose your favorite Kanji characters.
10:30
Writing the characters (Kanji). Write the characters (Kanji, etc.) on the designated paper.
11:00
Experience machine engraving and hand-carving with a chisel. Your written characters (Kanji, etc.) will be engraved by machine. In the meantime, you will try hand-carving using a chisel.
11:30
Stamping and finishing. Stamp the seal finished by machine engraving to check the result. Take home the stamped paper and the finished seal in a paulownia wood box as a souvenir.

Purchase Notice

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・If you are late, you may not be able to participate. ・Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee, material cost, equipment rental fee, consumption tax

Parking fees, shipping fees for finished products, in-store items (small items)

Reminders

Participant age: 10 to 65 years old
About clothing and belongings: Dress code is free. Please bring your own drinks if possible.
Rental equipment: None in particular.
Duration: 130 minutes (experience time 120 minutes)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 443 Koyuimono-cho, Shinmachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

Address: 443 Koyuimono-cho, Shinmachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time. ・Meeting place: Kyoto Inban Co., Ltd.

Experience Location

Location Name: 443 Komusubitanacho, Shinmachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

Address: 443 Komusubitanacho, Shinmachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

How to Get There

・By train: 5 minutes walk from Shijo Karasuma Station (Exit 24) on the Hankyu Railway or Subway

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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