Private Tour

Jizo Wood Carving Experience in Kawagoe

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

A clean room in a public facility just a 5-minute walk from the popular tourist spot Kawagoe's kura-zukuri district is the place to experience the program.

You will finish a small Jizo, one of the most popular Japanese Buddhist statue sculptures, by wood carving.

It is easy even for beginners as you only have to finish a half-finished piece up to rough carving.

The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use a carving knife.

There are two types of Jizo, a small one and a slightly larger one, but you can prepare your favorite one upon prior consultation if you wish.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tools and materials needed for the activity

traveling expenses

What To Expect

Meet at “Toki no Kane” in Kawagoe Walk to the venue (5 minutes) Explanation and instruction on how to use the carving knife Start making Finishing touches Completion 5-minute walk to the “Toki no Kane”

Options

Jizo Wood Carving Experience in Kawagoe

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Memories of the experience
449ario,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very enjoyable experience. I was not used to it, but he taught me carefully. Thank you very much.
iPhone cover sculpture of your cat model
FarAway19385176709,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I held a carving sword to learn middle school and carved an iPhone cover. I am quite clumsy in my awareness, but it was one of a kind, with a taste for the coarse parts. After all, I spent a lot of time making this smartphone cover based on my favorite cat... I feel so attached to it!!! We had a wonderful experience and treasure after a long time.
Experience of Rakubutsu
Travel47930466359,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my first experience of Rakubutsu statue, but I had a great time with teachers and students who kindly accepted me! I will continue to enjoy wood carving and make various things!
Wood-carved smartphone case
Navigate28078080058,
Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is not an iphone but an Android phone REDMI note13pro+ case. It was really super light because it just sticks to the soft case! I painted it, so it took about 3.3 hours. The soft material made it easy to carve.
Time to just carve wood
Sightseer43522622393,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I feel like carving wood gives me more autonomy. It was fun and time passed so quickly. The teacher can carve all sorts of things, so the cats are cute too!