Private Temple Tour and Stamp Book Making in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Begin your tour by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book to collect stamps from temples and shrines. 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 designs, then use authentic woodblocks, that has been used for many generations to print your favorite motif. You will create an elegant cover, transforming your stamp book into a cherished record of your visits to temples and shrines.
After your experience visit a nearby temple where you'll receive a red seal book and learn the significance of each calligraphy and seal, followed by a visit to a hidden 16th-century garden. There you can admire the Fusuma paintings of national treasures from that era. Here, you’ll also receive a red seal, deepening your connection to this beautiful tradition.

What's included

  • Guide Fees
  • 1 Taxi Ride during Tour
  • Temple Stamp
  • Stamp Book Making Experience
  • Admission Fees
  • Transportation to the meeting point

What to expect

  1. Kyoto
    3h
    After learning about the history and techniques of Karakami paper, experience making your own Goshuincho Stamp Book.
    Collect temple stamps at the temples nearby and visit a hidden 16th-century garden.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The exact meeting point will be sent to you after confirmed booking. You will meet your guide nearby the shop, where the Goshuincho workshop takes place. About 8-minute walk from Shijo Station.

End point

The exact meeting point will be sent to you after confirmed booking. You will meet your guide nearby the shop, where the Goshuincho workshop takes place. About 8-minute walk from Shijo Station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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