Written piece / carved piece
Make your own written or carved piece in Tendo, Japan's largest chess piece production area.
In Tendo City, which boasts the largest production of Shogi pieces in Japan, why not try the "Handmade Piece Experience" where you can write your name or favorite words on a Shogi piece. You can experience the skillful techniques of Tendo's proud piece craftsmen and experience the long history of Shogi piece making up close.
*Please inquire at each store for details of the experience.
*Please inquire at each store for details of the experience.
- Address
- Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
- Telephone Number
- Shogimura Tendo Tower/023-653-3222
Nakajima Seikichi Shoten／023-653-2262
Eishundo／023-653-2843 - Notes
- Shogi Village Tendo Tower (written and carved pieces)/Offered daily (reservation required)
Nakajima Seikichi Shoten (only for writing pieces)/Open: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 3 days a week (by 16:00)
Eishundo (only for writing pieces)/Open hours: 9:30 - 11:30 and 13:00 - 16:00 (reservation required)
*Please allow plenty of time for your visit if you wish to try out the experience.