＜Taihodo Fujimaki Inbou -TAIHODO-, Seal Shop＞Interactive Lesson for Making a Custom Seal｜Tokyo,Ginza,NihonbashiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

Interactive Lesson for Making a Custom Seal

"Daihodō Fujimaki Inbō," located approximately 2 minutes from Tokyo Station, is a long-established seal shop with a history of about 80 years. Alongside producing hand-carved seals, now rare even within Tokyo, the shop promotes traditional Japanese seal culture through hands-on workshops. With careful guidance from a "First-Class Seal Engraving Technician", participants create an original seal incorporating preferred designs and personal ideas. The experience is available by reservation.

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Hand-Carved Seals Crafted by Skilled Artisans

The instructor is an artisan capable of carving hand-engraved seals, a rare skill even within Tokyo, and has received numerous awards, including the "Tokyo Governor’s Award for Outstanding Skilled Workers (Tokyo Meister)," creating one-of-a-kind seals. Through hands-on workshops, the instructor shares the beauty and enjoyment of traditional Japanese seal culture with a wide range of people.

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Casual Seal Crafting Experience with No Preparation Needed

The process of creating an original seal is entirely done by hand, from selecting characters and designing to carving, offering an artisan-style experience while producing a one-of-a-kind seal. All materials and tools are provided, allowing participation without preparation. The finished seal can be taken home the same day.

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Create a One-of-a-Kind Original Personal Seal

Stone seal carving workshops guided by a certified "First-Class Seal Engraving Technician" allow the creation of a personal mark through careful instruction. The process follows the same steps as professional seal-making, offering an authentic glimpse into traditional craftsmanship. Completed seals serve as distinctive accents on letters or as personal ex libris stamps for books.

01. "Tokyo Hand-Carved Seals," designated as a traditional craft by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
02. The on-site "Hanko Museum" displays the history of seals and related tools
03. Seal scripts and seal materials available for selection

From July, experience time and usage fee will change
Experience time: approximately 90 minutes; 4,400 yen (reservation required)
Case sold separately: 990 yen

2024年07月01日〜
From April, experience usage fee will change
Experience time: approximately 90 minutes; 6,600 yen (reservation required)
Case sold separately: 990 yen
For experience reservations, please use the link accessed by selecting "Details available here" below
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Taihodo Fujimaki Inbou -TAIHODO-, Seal Shop

Address

1F Shin-Otemachi Building, 2-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

Access

[Train] A small walk from Exit B3 of Otemachi Station on the private railway lines; 2-minute walk from Tokyo Station on the JR and private railway lines; [Car] 2 minutes from Kandabashi IC on the Shuto Expressway Inner Circular Route

Official Website

https://taiho-do.com/

TEL

+81-3-6225-2720Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro"

FAX

+81-3-6225-2725

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