Hand-made Goshuin book (Stamp book)

Hand-made Goshuin book (Stamp book) Experience - Eco-friendly Upcycling

  • Implementation time:50min
  • Basic charge:¥ 4,500 (inc.tax)
  • Bookable for:1 to 8
  • Date of the event:Everyday except Tuesday

【Activity description】

A craft course which you can make your own original stamp book in Asakusa.
Goshuin book (stamp book) is used by visitors to Japanese temples and shrines to commemorate their journey or pilgrimage or to keep a record of their visit.
You can make an eco-friendly upcycle stamp book by reusing scraps generated in the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags and wrapping paper as materials.
Choose your favourite pattern from the materials and make your own favourite stamp book! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating.
If you visit shrines and temples with your hand-made Goshuin book, you will have a deeper memory.

●What is upcycling
It is to give new added value to things and disused items that would normally be discarded, upgrade them to new products, and give them a new life.
Upcycling is a keyword that should be paid attention to in order to switch from a consumer society where things are produced and consumed in large quantities to a sustainable society.

【Activity features】

◎Recommended for:
· Those interested in craftmanship and handmade.
· Those who would want to make an original and thoughtful gift.
· Those who want to experience the fascination of Japanese culture.
· Those who are concerned about the global environment.
· You can participate with you children. (recommended for ages 6 and up)

◎Bring in your own materials!
You can bring in your own materials which used paper bags and wrapping paper. To made an own original gift.

◎Accompanied by an Interpreter Guide!
An interpreter guide will accompany you, so foreigners are welcome to participate.
Languages supported: English

◎Optimal Location for Asakusa Sightseeing!
The experience location is a 3-minute walk from Kaminari-mon.
It is an ideal location for Asakusa sightseeing with family and groups.