Nara · Inkstick craft
Shape Your Own Nara Inkstick at Kobaien
Discover the scent and feel of a writing material at a long-established Nara maker. This is inkstick making, not a calligraphy lesson.
古梅園
What you will do
Squeeze warm ink material prepared by the artisan to make an inkstick bearing the shape of your fingers. See ink-making processes; your inkstick is dried and mailed later.
Time: The city tourism guide lists about 30–40 minutes including the explanation; the prefecture gives 30–90 minutes depending on group size. Confirm for your party.
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Getting there
Walk south for about 5 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station to the shop opposite Tsubai Elementary School.
奈良県奈良市椿井町7
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Weekends and public holidays. The activity is seasonal, November–April; official sources differ between mid- and late April, so confirm the final date.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: Workshop languages have not been verified.
- The inkstick is dried and posted later. Confirm the waiting period, postage and overseas delivery eligibility.
- Do not assume the workshop runs year-round or on weekends.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31
Prices & timing
From ¥4,400 including tax, depending on ink type. Whether shipping is included has not been verified.
The city tourism guide lists about 30–40 minutes including the explanation; the prefecture gives 30–90 minutes depending on group size. Confirm for your party.
Activity starts from 10:00; last reception 13:30 in the prefectural craft guide. Shop hours are 09:00–17:00.
Booking & current availability
Phone reservation required; the prefecture says same-day requests may be possible. Parties of 1–25.
Official sources & photo status
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