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Make a Traditional Japanese Lantern in Tokyo
Hand paint your own lantern, then wander the backstreets of Tokyo with a Local Expert.Key Facts
Overview
Discover two sides of traditional Tokyo through craftsmanship and local culture. Begin with a hands-on lantern-making workshop, where you'll create your own lantern while learning about the history and techniques behind this iconic Japanese craft.
The experience continues in Yanaka, a neighborhood known for its historic streets, local shops, and relaxed atmosphere. Walking alongside your Local Expert, you'll explore an area that offers a glimpse of everyday Tokyo and the traditions that continue to shape life in the city today. By the end of the day, you'll leave not only with memories of one of Tokyo's most traditional neighborhoods, but also with a handmade lantern that reflects your own experience of Japanese craftsmanship.
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Yes. Yanaka is easy to explore by yourself, but this experience adds to what you can’t get alone. A local-guided walk through Yanaka Ginza and a hands-on chochin lantern workshop. It turns a simple visit into something more memorable and interactive, instead of just a self-guided stroll.
The lantern workshop is something most visitors never find, so even Yanaka regulars get something new. Your Local Expert also tailors the walk around what you have not seen, from quiet temples to backstreet shops.
Comfortable shoes for Yanaka's streets and gentle slopes, and clothes you do not mind getting a little ink or paint on during the workshop.
None at all. The craftsman guides you through each step and simple designs often look the best, so children and beginners are welcome.
