Experience traditional Edo-style hand-painted lantern making in Tokyo, guided by a local instructor who will introduce the history and culture of Japanese lanterns. Choose from two lantern shapes and create your own unique design by hand. This fun and creative activity is suitable for families, friends, and beginners. Take your one-of-a-kind lantern home as a special souvenir and create unforgettable memories of your Tokyo trip.
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东京：江户手绘灯笼工作坊
The Highlight
Create your own Edo-style hand-painted lantern Learn about the history and culture of Japanese lanterns from a local instructor Choose from two lantern shapes and design your own unique pattern Take home a one-of-a-kind lantern as a special souvenir from Tokyo A fun and creative experience suitable for all ages and skill levels
The Experience
Step into the historic Namidabashi Oshima Lantern Workshop, a family-run business that dates back to the Edo period. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, you will learn about the history of Japanese lanterns and the unique features of Edo-style hand-painted lanterns.
You can choose from two lantern shapes: egg-shaped (Φ12×25 cm) or long-shaped (Φ7.5×25 cm). Watch as the artisan carefully outlines your selected character (1–2 kanji, hiragana, or katakana) on the lantern. Then, use a brush to trace the black outlines and fill in the design with your preferred colors (approximately 10 colors available).
No painting experience is required, making this activity suitable for all ages and skill levels. After completing your work, you can take your one-of-a-kind lantern home as a special souvenir from your Tokyo trip.
Itinerary
- Please arrive at the workshop 10 minutes before your scheduled session time.
- Lantern shape: Long-shaped (Φ7.5 × 25 cm) Left 2: Murata (村田) Right 2: Dream (夢)
- Create your own unique souvenir to take home.
- Lantern Making Process
- Please refer to the image and select the lantern shape and the characters you would like to have written on the lantern. You may choose up to two characters (kanji). Please also refer to the second image on the product page. Step 1: Please select a lantern shape and reply with ① (oval) or ② (cylinder). Step 2: Please select the kanji you would like and reply with one letter from A to O: Thank you for your kind cooperation and support.
Price Details
How to Use
- Please present passport or ID on-site.
Purchase Notice
- Please select your lantern design when making a reservation. Lantern shape:
Egg-shaped (Φ12 × 25 cm) or Long-shaped (Φ7.5 × 25 cm)
- Characters to be written on the lantern: (1–2 kanji, hiragana, or katakana characters)
Please send the characters to be written on the lantern in advance via the remarks section on the booking page. Thank you for your cooperation.
Important Booking Information
No painting experience required Experience duration: 30–60 minutes Choose from two lantern shapes: egg-shaped or long-shaped Take your finished lantern home as a souvenir
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 4 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)