Kanazawa

Your Japan Trip on 35mm: Develop Your Own Black & White Film in a Local Darkroom

At PLANQUE, a community darkroom in Komatsu near Kanazawa, you develop your own roll of exposed 35mm black-and-white film and make a contact sheet by hand. Staff guide you through each step — loading the developing tank in the dark, chemical processing, and printing in the darkroom. No prior darkro…

Approx. ¥15,000 / guestParticipants: 1–2
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  • Time of day

    AM, PM

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 2 people

  • Languages

    Japanese, English, Chinese

  • Meeting place

    PLANQUE

Overview

Develop the film you shot on your travels — with your own hands.

At PLANQUE, a community darkroom in Komatsu, Ishikawa, you'll develop your own roll of 35mm black & white film and make a contact sheet in the darkroom — a fully analog photography experience.
First, you'll load your exposed film into a developing tank in the dark and process it with chemicals. After washing and drying, your photos reveal themselves for the first time as negatives.
Next, you'll head into the darkroom, place your negatives directly on photographic paper, and expose them to create a contact sheet. Watching the images from your trip slowly appear, one by one, in the developer tray is a thrill that digital photography simply can't match.
No experience with film developing or darkroom work? No problem. Sessions are kept small, and we'll guide you through every step — from handling the equipment to each stage of the process.
Your finished negatives and contact sheet are yours to take home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your trip.
What to bring: One roll of exposed 35mm black & white film.
Don't have a film camera, or want to try film photography for the first time? Please contact us before booking.

旅先で撮ったフィルムを、自分の手で現像してみませんか？
石川県小松市にあるコミュニティ暗室「PLANQUE（プランケ）」で、撮影済みの35mmモノクロフィルムを自分で現像し、暗室でコンタクトプリントを作るアナログ写真体験です。
まず、撮影したフィルムを暗室で現像タンクに入れ、薬品を使って現像します。水洗・乾燥を経て、撮影した写真が初めてネガフィルムとして姿を現します。
フィルムが完成したら、今度は暗室でネガを印画紙に密着させて露光し、コンタクトプリントを作ります。現像液の中から、自分が旅先で撮った写真が一枚ずつ浮かび上がってくる瞬間は、デジタル写真とはまったく違う楽しさがあります。
フィルム現像や暗室作業が初めての方でも大丈夫です。少人数で、道具の使い方から各工程まで一緒に進めます。
完成したネガフィルムとコンタクトプリントは、そのまま旅の記念としてお持ち帰りいただけます。
撮影済みの35mmモノクロフィルムを1本お持ちください。フィルムカメラをお持ちでない方や、フィルム写真を初めて体験してみたい方は、予約前にご相談ください。

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Hirotaka Kitajima
Hirotaka Kitajima

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Route

  1. 1

    フィルムを現像タンクにセット

    撮影済みの35mmモノクロフィルムをリールに巻き、現像タンクにセットします。初めての方にも道具の使い方から説明します。

    フィルムを現像タンクにセット
  2. 2

    フィルムを現像

    現像・停止・定着の工程を行います。薬品の役割や、フィルム現像の基本も説明します。

    フィルムを現像
  3. 3

    水洗・乾燥してネガを確認

    現像したフィルムを水洗・乾燥します。撮影した写真がネガとして初めて姿を現します。

    水洗・乾燥してネガを確認
  4. 4

    暗室でコンタクトプリントを制作

    完成したネガを印画紙に密着させて露光し、暗室で現像してコンタクトプリントを作ります

    暗室でコンタクトプリントを制作
  5. 5

    完成・持ち帰り

    完成したネガとコンタクトプリントを確認します。どちらも旅の記念としてお持ち帰りいただけます。

What's included

  • Local insights and insider tips

Black & white film developing session Use of chemicals and darkroom facilities One contact sheet モノクロフィルムの現像体験、薬品・暗室設備の使用、コンタクトプリント1枚

Not included

  • Transportation fee

35mm black & white film: ¥2,000 per roll 35mm film camera rental: ¥2,000 per camera If you need either, please contact us before booking. 35mmモノクロフィルム、フィルムカメラのレンタルは料金に含まれません。必要な方は事前にご相談ください。 フィルム 2,000円／1本、カメラレンタル 2,000円／1台

What happens after you request

  1. 1

    Send your request

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  2. 2

    Decide the details together

    Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your experience

    Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.

For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.

Meeting point

PLANQUE

石川県小松市島田町庚１０番地１

PLANQUE is about a 10-minute walk from Meihō Station on the IR Ishikawa Railway. From Kanazawa Station, take the IR Ishikawa Railway toward Fukui to Meihō Station (about 30 minutes).

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Things to know

  • Camera rental: Don't have a film camera? A 35mm film camera is available to rent for an additional fee. Please contact us in advance to arrange.
  • What to wear: Developing involves chemicals, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting stained.

フィルムカメラをお持ちでない方には、35mmフィルムカメラの貸し出しも可能です（有料）。事前にご相談ください。
現像作業がありますので、汚れてもよい服装でお越しください。

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥15,000

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Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?
The meeting point is PLANQUE. PLANQUE is about a 10-minute walk from Meihō Station on the IR Ishikawa Railway. From Kanazawa Station, take the IR Ishikawa Railway toward Fukui to Meihō Station (about 30 minutes).
What languages is this activity available in?
Your Locals host can guide this activity in Japanese, English, Chinese.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for 1 to 2 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥15,000 per guest (tax included). Included: Local insights and insider tips. Black & white film developing session Use of chemicals and darkroom facilities One contact sheet モノクロフィルムの現像体験、薬品・暗室設備の使用、コンタクトプリント1枚 Not included: Transportation fee. 35mm black & white film: ¥2,000 per roll 35mm film camera rental: ¥2,000 per camera If you need either, please contact us before booking. 35mmモノクロフィルム、フィルムカメラのレンタルは料金に含まれません。必要な方は事前にご相談ください。 フィルム 2,000円／1本、カメラレンタル 2,000円／1台
How far in advance do I need to book?
Booking requests must be made at least 5 days before the date you want to join.
Who guides this activity?
This activity is hosted by WOW U Locals based in ISHIKAWA: Hirotaka Kitajima.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. See the cancellation policy
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.