Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring in Kyoto

📍 Kyoto, Japan

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Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring in Kyoto

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Duration3 hours

FitnessEasy

Cancellation80% refundable 7 days before start time

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Overview

Begin your journey by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book. Start with an hour-long session where you’ll learn about the history and techniques of Karamaru, a unique method of transferring patterns onto Japanese paper using woodblocks. Choose from a selection of timeless woodblock designs, then use authentic woodblocks to print your favorite motif onto Washi paper, selecting from a vibrant palette of 20 colors. Each season offers unique patterns from skilled artisans. Finally, create elegant covers, transforming your stamp book into a cherished record of your visits to temples and shrines. At a nearby temple, you'll receive a red seal book and learn the significance of each calligraphy and seal. Then, visit a hidden 16th-century garden, where you can admire the fusuma paintings of national treasures from that era. Here, you’ll also receive a red seal book, deepening your connection to this beautiful tradition.

What you will be doing

Crafting your own Goshuincho

Goshuincho is a traditional Japanese temple stamp book. Start with an hour-long session where you’ll learn about the history and techniques of Karamaru, a unique method of transferring patterns onto Japanese paper using woodblocks.

Temple visit

We will visit a nearby temple after stamp book making.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Entrance ticket
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: 460 Senshojicho, Shimogyo Ward, 600-8076 Kyoto, JP

Instruction: Meet at Goshuincho Workshop

ReturnThis trip ends at a nearby temple

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This tour is operated by Honey J Corporation.

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