HOME > Kansai Technical Visit Guide > Kansai Technical Visit Guide -Traditional industries / craftworks- >Kinkouen
Last update:April 25,2025
Visitors can attend a mini class introducing the attractiveness of raw Japanese ink (warmness and softness).
630-8244
547 Sanjo-cho, Nara City
5 minute walk from JR Nara Station
12-13 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
None available
Open all year, but reservations required
30
None in particular
30 minutes-1 hour
You can experience making traditional Japanese inkstick, which can
only be done in Nara.
You can make an original inkstick that is in the shape of your hand and
bears your fingerprints.
Please experience the “scent”, “softness”, and “warmth” of the fresh ink
as you hold it.
1,500yen (Tax not included)
English-speaking staff available
Inkstick-making manual (English)
Phone: 0742-22-3319 FAX: 0742-23-3712
Email : info@kinkoen.jp
Apply by the day before your visit
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Investment Promotion Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone:+81-6-6966-6033