Private Tour

Your Own HANKO Name Seal Activity in Kamakura.

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

A craftsman will engrave a craft HANKO stamp.

Want to know how to write your name in Japanese? Here are some ways to write your name in Japanese and make an original seal to commemorate your trip. Seals are used instead of signatures for important documents. In Japan, hanko is considered part of identity. We will design a stamp and engrave your name on it. The original seal can be completed anytime in the afternoon of the experience!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are 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 To Expect

Original Name Seal Your name. A one-of-a-kind seal. Hand-carved individually in Japan. In this workshop, your name will be engraved on a seal made from the finest materials. Each seal is meticulously carved by a craftsman. Using traditional and prestigious techniques, the seal will be a work of art. 1. Learn about the history and culture of Japanese name seals. 2. Design: Choose the type of seal (katakana) and font you want to create. We recommend a katakana font suitable for official seals. We will help you write your name in Japanese using characters that reflect your personality. 3. Material: Engraved on acrylic. Choose your preferred color. (horn, and wood are available for an additional fee.) 4. Choose the type and color of the case (sold separately). 5. Choose your pick-up time (anytime in the afternoon of the day of the experience). Please arrive punctually as the workshop requires preparation. This event is only available in the morning. Our Seal Engraving Process Our seal engraving process combines tradition with modern precision. The initial rough carving is done with an engraving machine, and the final touches are done by hand by our skilled craftsmen.

What‘s Included

HANKO Seal(Japanese Boxwood)

Original Pouch for Your Hanko

Engraving Fee（KATAKANA）

Shipping - only if you request shipping instead of picking it up.

upgrade Material Fee - If you choose horn, wood or gemstone

Character Upgrades. Typeface upgrade

HANKO case

Red INK

Options

Hanko Name Seal

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible experience, we...
Anthony M,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible experience, we were able to learn more about Hanko, choose our kanji, nis materials, finishes... and the result is incredible!!!
Intimate and Educational
dastrb,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very educational and fun. It was so interesting learning about Hanko history and going throughout the process to design our own personal stamp.
Great experience!!!
JoseAntonio A,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This includes the most basic hanko... which is a hreat thing. You can upgrade the case and the material that hankos are msde of. The experience itself is amazing. The owner explains everything and answers every question that you make. This experience let's you know a bit more about the importance of the use of hankos to japanese people and different types of hanko out there
Amazing experience
Ian B,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing and suck a fun experience. The store was so easy to find. The customer service was amazing, they were so helpful
Don’t miss
Jasmine T,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a beautiful, intimate and informative service. The owner is third generation and does exquisite work.
Elegant and quality craftsmanship
Nahrin B,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely delightful experience. I was met by the wonderful proprietor who was a very lovely and accommodating gentleman. He gives an explanation of the history and different kinds of hanko, the materials and pros and cons of each material, the colours for the cases and the patterns as well. I was struggling to make a choice (only because I’m indecisive) but his knowledge guided me and I am so happy with the result. It’s a very beautiful piece of Japanese cedar and I love the style of script for my name. It takes pride of place in my home. The quality of workmanship is very high and even the ink-pot is very beautiful too. It is such an elegant gift to myself and I highly recommend it.
A great experience for people who want a personalized seal.
Ethan F,,Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a cool experience! My girlfriend and I got our own personalized Hanko seals made of wood. It was very intimate as we were the only ones there so we got his full attention. He said to come back at 2pm for our finished seals and was right on time. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Japan! Will be stamping everything with my seal from now on!
Wonderful experience
Lisa R,,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful experience to learn about how the stamps are created. The owner of the store is very knowledgeable and gives great insight on the craft! I love the stamps he created for us, it will be a memory I will cherish for a long time!
Wonderful experience!
Nicole G,,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Loved learning the history of the name seal and about the different fonts. Would absolutely recommend for the experience and an amazing souvenir.
You won't be disappointed
Carissa E,,May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. You learn about the different types of hanko, the characters and the history before moving onto choosing what your hanko will look like. You can tell the owner, Mitsuhiro, loves his craft. He was very through in his explanations of materials and not pushy at all. I was so excited to learn and have my own hanko made. Thank you!