Private Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring Tour in Kyoto
Craft your own Goshuincho and collect temple stamps. Explore a historic temple and its 16th-century garden on this unforgettable cultural journey.
- 180 Min
- 2-5 Participants
- Kyoto
- Beginner
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From
¥ 20,900
Per Person
- Craft your own Goshuincho
- Traditional Karamaru woodblock printing
- 16th-century Temple garden visit
- Private Tour
Experience Overview
Begin your journey by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book used to collect stamps from temples and shrines. Start with an hour-long session where you will 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 designs, then use authentic woodblocks passed down through generations, to print your favorite motif. You will also create an elegant cover, transforming your stamp book into a cherished record of your visits to temples and shrines.
After your workshop, visit a beautiful temple and its hidden 16th-century garden. Learn about the garden and admire the National Treasure Fusuma paintings from that era. Finally, explore the temple grounds and collect your Goshuin (temple stamp) to complete your experience.
Keep your Goshuincho with you as you travel across Japan, collecting stamps from every temple and shrine you visit to create a cherished record of your adventures.
Your Experience & Highlights
What to Expect
Create Your Goshuincho
Craft your own temple stamp book using traditional Karamaru woodblock techniques
Choose Designs
Select from timeless patterns and create an elegant cover for your book
Temple Garden Visit
Explore a hidden 16th-century garden and learn about its history and Fusuma paintings
Collect Your Temple Stamp
Complete your experience by collecting your Goshuin and preserving memories of your visit
Why Choose This Experience
Private Experience
Enjoy a fully private 3-hour session for a personalized journey
Hands-On Crafting
Create your own Goshuincho using authentic woodblock techniques
Cultural Immersion
Explore traditional temple grounds and a historic 16th-century garden
Memorable Keepsake
Take home a beautifully crafted stamp book and collected temple stamps
Beginner Friendly
Perfect for first-time visitors to continue collecting stamps across Japan
Important Details
Know Before You Go
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Duration: 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy level
- English speaking guide
- Private Tour
- Booking cutoff: 5 days in advance
Cancellation Policy
- 100% charge if cancelled within 4 days
- 80% charge if cancelled within 7 days
- 80% charge if cancelled within 14 days
- Free cancellation beyond 15 days
- Rescheduling options available
Meeting Point
Shijō Station
〒600-8412 京都府京都市下京区二帖半敷町先
Notes: The exact meeting location will be send after confirmed booking. The nearest station is Shijō Station, 8-min walk to the workshop location.
