Artist Residencies in Nagano-ken Kitasaku-gun Karuizawa-machi

The Karuizawa Mokuhanga School offers artist residencies focused on mokuhanga, traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking, suitable for beginners and professionals, with personal tuition from a qualified artist in a fully equipped studio within a traditional Japanese house. Residencies provide access to professional tools, tatami room accommodation, and inspiration from Karuizawa's scenic Alpine setting, near Tokyo. Options range from guided learning to self-directed work for experienced practitioners, emphasizing skill development in an authentic environment.