Hand-carved stamps made with craftsmen in Asakusa, Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the traditional craft of Japanese name stamps with this private hands-on workshop in Asakusa. With one-on-one guidance from a local artisan, you'll carve your own design into a seal using wooden tools, while learning the history and techniques behind Hanko carving. Create your name or a custom pattern with expert help, then take your handmade Hanko home as a meaningful keepsake.

Carve your own Hanko keepsake with a private workshop
Learn how to carve into natural wood and make your own seal
Gain insight into culture and tradition from a local artisan
A private experience means you'll enjoy a personalized experience

What's Included

Experience fee
Tools for the Experience
Materials (Natural Wood)
The 'Hanko' created during the experience
English Interpreter
A vermilion inkpad

Transportation costs to the experience location
Souvenirs Available at the Workshop

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

伊藤印房
1-chōme-19-4 Senzoku, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0031, Japan
Meeting point：Ito Inbo Workshop - 1st Floor Access：・10 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Iriya Station on the Tokyo metro Hibiya Line. ・11 minutes on foot from Exit A2 of Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express. ・17 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo metro Ginza Line.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Taito

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Duration：90 to 120 minutes　*The experience time may vary depending on the customer.
Items to bring：Nothing in particular.
If you are concerned about carving debris, please bring your own apron.

Clothes： Please come in casual attire
Participation requirements：Over 10 years old
For children under 10 years old, separate confirmation is required.
Toilet：No (Please use the restroom beforehand.) There is a public restroom just a 1-minute walk from the experience location
This plan is subject to reservation requests.
Please be aware that depending on availability and the number of participants, there may be cases where we cannot accommodate your request or we may need to offer an alternative date. We appreciate your understanding.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

4.6

based on 5 reviews

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10/10 Unique and fun experience

Nai_M, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful time with the stamping master, she was very patient and helped us create memorable and unique stamps!

Cannot recommend enough!!

Harmony_S, Nov 2025

Absolutely loved this experience!! It was one of our favourite moments in Japan. The shop owner was lovely and this was such a great souvenir. Cannot recommend enough!!!

Great experience!

Inna_K, Jul 2025

Fantastic little workshop, very friendly environment, extremely polite and helpful guide! Everybody managed to carve a personal stamp - with the help of the shop owner, when needed) Kids and adults were excited and happy!

Fun but expensive for the length

John_B, Dec 2024

It was a very fun experience itself carving to create the hanko. However, it is too expensive at over £70 each for a short experience. While advertised as taking approx 2 hours it was all done in one hour. There was also no real history of the hanko given or similar narrative, only on questions asked. The shop owners history is interesting but only briefly mentioned. So can't really justify the price for this one.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you very much for taking part in the Exclusive Hand-carved Stamps experience at the Asakusa craftsman's workshop, where you can experience the handwork and thoughts of the artisans. We remember that you were very efficient and finished earlier than the maximum estimated program time. We will take your feedback into consideration in order to promote better program management. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.

Fun and unique experience with an artisan!

Amanda_V, Sep 2024

Absolutely amazing experience! The host has a very inspirational story (one of the first hanko female craftsman) and was very kind teaching us how to carve out designs.The carving process was really fun - it makes you appreciate the work it takes to make the seals by hand, and we had a great instructor! The final hanko is a really unique souvenir to take back home. The location is also next to Senso-Ji, so there's plenty to explore in the surrounding neighborhood too. Would highly recommend this experience! I went with my husband and it was one of our favorite things we did during our entire trip!