Amehata inkstone making
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Information
Number of persons
from 2
Location
Outside Minobu Town
Fee (tax included)
15,000 yen/person
Start time
negotiable
Duration
2 hours
Reservation deadline
7 days in advance
Introduction
Make your own inkstone
You can make your own inkstone at Houkendo Specialty Store, a store for Koshu Amehata inkstones. Amehata is one of the three major production areas of inkstone stones in Japan, and many inkstone craftsmen have come from this area.
Experience the craftsmanship
You can experience making an inkstone in one day with the support of a craftsman, which usually takes several days. Even children and beginners can take on the challenge with confidence, and the finished inkstone has a wonderful feel and black color. Amehata inkstones are said to have good ink retention, and the joy of writing with an inkstone you made yourself is exceptional.