Honke Matsugane (Seal Engraving)

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Located in the castle town of Iwakuni City, "Honke Matsugane" is a tourism exchange center utilizing a historic building from the Edo period. Here, you can enjoy a "tenkoku" (seal engraving) experience, touching the essence of Japanese culture. The experience of carving a stone stamp yourself to create the only original seal in the world is highly praised by international visitors as a special memento of their trip. The interior preserves the architectural beauty of the time, and information on local specialties and sake is also abundant. You can stop by between visits to Iwakuni Castle and Kintai Bridge to feel like a craftsman while experiencing firsthand the lifestyle of former wealthy merchants in this intellectually stimulating spot.

Honke Matsugane (Seal Engraving)
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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.001 本家 松がね（ 篆刻体験 ）［岩国市］| Iwakuni City Visitor Center - Matsugane [ Iwakuni-City ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.001 本家 松がね（ 篆刻体験 ）［岩国市］| Iwakuni City Visitor Center - Matsugane [ Iwakuni-City ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Honke Matsugane (Seal Engraving)

Address
1-7-3 Iwakuni, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi
Website
http://honke-matsugane.jp/
Operator
Iwakuni City Tourist Information Center Honke Matsugane (Seal Engraving Experience)

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