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Jizo Wood Carving Experience in Kawagoe

5.0 (5 reviews) 1 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Jizo Wood Carving Experience in Kawagoe

About this activity

A clean room in a public facility just a 5-minute walk from the popular tourist spot Kawagoe's kura-zukuri district is the place to experience the program.

You will finish a small Jizo, one of the most popular Japanese Buddhist statue sculptures, by wood carving.

It is easy even for beginners as you only have to finish a half-finished piece up to rough carving.

The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use a carving knife.

There are two types of Jizo, a small one and a slightly larger one, but you can prepare your favorite one upon prior consultation if you wish.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 45 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Shuminavi Inc.

Ages: Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tools and materials needed for the activity

Not included

  • Not included: traveling expenses

Itinerary

Meet at “Toki no Kane” in Kawagoe Walk to the venue (5 minutes) Explanation and instruction on how to use the carving knife Start making Finishing touches Completion 5-minute walk to the “Toki no Kane”

  1. Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 15 minute walk from Honkawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Meet 15 minutes before at “Toki no Kane”, the symbol of Koedo-Kawagoe Ichibangai, the town of kura-zukuri (storehouse) construction.

    We will be waiting for you with a flip and a carved wooden Jizo.

End point

  • 15 minute walk from Honkawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Meet 15 minutes before at “Toki no Kane”, the symbol of Koedo-Kawagoe Ichibangai, the town of kura-zukuri (storehouse) construction.

    We will be waiting for you with a flip and a carved wooden Jizo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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