Kanazawa

Metalwork Experience - Personalize Your Own Tablet Stand

Join us for a unique Personalized Tablet Stand Workshop and Foundry Tour, where you can select and engrave your own tablet stand from aluminum or bronze. Experience the traditional art of sand casting in a foundry that's been operational since 1714, guided by skilled artisans.

Language

English, Japanese

Location

Kanazawa

Duration

30 minutes

Kanamori Alloy, with its roots dating back to 1714 and a history of serving the Kaga domain lord Maeda Toshinaga, is a renowned metal casting company located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Upholding the age-old tradition of sand casting, which has been passed down since the Edo period, and utilizing advanced metal refining techniques for rocket components, Kamahachi embarked on its journey into lifestyle branding in 2019 with "KAMAHACHI."

Choose your favorite tablet stand from three different models.

Use alphabet and numeral stamps to personalize it with your name, initials, birthdate, special occasions, or serial numbers.

Create a one-of-a-kind item that reflects your individuality.

The "Circular Design Project," which began after winning the CAMPFIRE JAPAN BRANDS Launchpad competition, aims to transform children's dreams, ideas, and aspirations into reality using Kamahachi's manufacturing capabilities. Collaborating with students from Seiryo High School, a modern tablet stand was born.

Tour Highlights

Craft your personalized tablet stand from aluminum or bronze
Hands-on engraving experience with your choice of letters, numbers, and patterns
Explore a traditional sand casting foundry operational since 1714
Witness ancient metalworking techniques alongside modern applications
Learn about the foundry's role in producing parts for rocket technology
All materials meet Japanese industrial standards for durability
Perfect activity for a unique gift or personal keepsake

Select Your Stand:

Aluminum Lifestyle: ¥7,500
Bronze Lifestyle: ¥13,500
Aluminum Academic: ¥7,500

Custom Tablet/Smartphone Stand Engraving Workshop

Availability: Weekdays & Select Saturdays
Times: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Duration: ~30 minutes total
Location: Kanamori Alloy Co., Ltd., 6-100 Matsumura, Kanazawa

Engraving Your Stand

Duration: ~15 minutes

Choose from three stand designs and personalize it with your own engraving. This session lets you stamp your mark on a piece, making it uniquely yours with names, dates, or designs.

Exploring the Foundry

Duration: ~15 minutes

Tour our historic sand casting foundry, operational since 1714, and get a glimpse into the traditional metal casting techniques. The tour adapts daily, focusing on different aspects of the foundry's operations.

Visitor Info:

Age: 3+ (Children require adult supervision)
Attire: Workshop-appropriate shoes recommended

Getting There:

Parking: Available for 7 vehicles
Public Transit: 8 mins from "Kannondou" bus stop

Product & Shipping Info:

Material: Choice of Aluminum Alloy or Bronze
Dimensions & Weight: Specifics vary by model
Shipping: Dispatched within 5 business days, with rates starting at 370 yen

From $0

/person

Adults

Age 3+

Adults

Age 3+

Adults

Age 3+

A cancellation penalty of 50% applies if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 0 hours of the start time.

Itinerary

Kanamori Alloy Co., Ltd.

6-chōme-100 Matsumura, Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Explore Kamahachi's traditional sand casting factory, a heritage passed down since 1714. We will guide you through the current factory in operation since Showa 45 (1970).