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Jizo Wood Carving Experience in Kawagoe

5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Shuminavi Inc.
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.

What's included

  • ✓Tools and materials needed for the activity

Not included

  • ✕traveling expenses

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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