Carved Wooden iPhone Case Making at an Old Japan House in Saitama

Experience the charm of old Japan as you create your own wooden iPhone case inside a 200-year-old traditional house in Saitama. This special home, officially recognized as a Tangible Cultural Property, offers the perfect peaceful setting to try your hand at wood carving using soft paulownia wood and a clear phone case base.

With friendly guidance from a skilled artist who has 24 years of experience, you’ll learn how to handle a Japanese carving knife and bring your design to life. Whether you want a simple pattern or a custom design prepared in advance, everything can be arranged. At the end, you’ll finish your case with either a beeswax polish or colorful acrylic paint—your choice. Just let us know your iPhone model when you book!

What’s Covered

• All tools and materials

• Instruction by experienced artist

• Use of traditional Japanese carving knife

• Choice of beeswax or acrylic finish

What’s Extra

• Additional cases or materials

• Food or drinks during the session

Good to Know

• The activity is suitable for ages 10 and up.

• Duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

• A live English-speaking guide will be present throughout the experience.

• The location is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.

• Pets are welcome at the venue.

• Easily reachable by public transportation.

• Infant seats are not available, and infants should not sit on laps.

• Not suitable for individuals with back or heart conditions.

• Meeting point is right outside the ticket gate of Ina Chuo Station, marked by a guide holding a carved wooden piece.

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