The 8 Calligraphy Classes in Kyoto We Would Book Again

1.Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1h 10m · from $55Our pick

Kyoto temple calligraphy in the city center. Choose a kanji, practice brush strokes, and take home shikishi art plus an omiyage keychain.

“This was a very special experience inside the Buddhist temple doing traditional calligraphy with a master calligrapher and a translator. Both the calligraphy master and the translator, Jose, were generous, kind and made the experience fun. Just being inside the private area of the temple felt like a special experience and the calligraphy was very engaging. We left with beautiful signs we made for home and a special gift from the teacher. I recommend this experience highly.”

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2.Japanese Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

A 1-hour Kyoto Japanese calligraphy class in English, right in front of Kyoto Station. Make a Kanji scroll and take home souvenirs.

“Amazing experience. Must visit and try when in Kyoto.”

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3.Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $32Best value

Learn traditional Japanese shodo in central Kyoto at Gojo Paradiso. Practice kanji brush strokes, then take home your own artwork.

“The host was so lovely and used english, which was very helpful! The resources were good and the experience was enriching. would highly recommend for a great value, authentic event!”

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4.Local Home Visit and Japanese Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $66

Kyoto home visit near Nijo Castle plus a 1-hour Japanese calligraphy class. Learn kanji brush strokes and take home your own artwork for $66.

“We were travelling around Japan for our honeymoon and found this as a last minute activity. We had a fantastic time, we were made to feel very welcome and supported and we learned a lot. We were able to create something that we could take home with us as a special memory of our honeymoon and our time in Japan / Kyoto. Thank you for a wonderful experience and for the photos, Harriet and George.”

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5.Kyoto Ninenzaka : Japanese Calligraphy Class in Townhouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 50 min · from $49

Learn shodo calligraphy in a Kyoto townhouse near Kiyomizu. Beginner class, 50 minutes, English guidance, and a take-home kanji.

“Kind and patient but excellent teachers. Short class But fun. We came away with our own handmade Kanji symbol”

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6.Private Japanese Calligraphy in Kyoto – Learn Shodō with a Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $77

Private Japanese calligraphy in Kyoto with Aya, a master teacher. Learn brush strokes, write kanji and your name, then take your art home.

“Crei que seria una experiences más artistica y fue más turistica no sali muy complacida. La Maestra es buena pero se nota q al alumno del tour no le toma tanta importancia por ser solo unos minutos de clase al final de cuentas.”

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7.Japanese Calligraphy – Shodo – Lesson (near Kyoto Station)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $50

Learn Japanese shodo near Kyoto Station in a small group. Write a kanji character scroll and your name, take it home with you.

“This was a very fun activity that both I am and my 9-year old son loved. There were several items to decorate with calligraphy and many chances to practice. The team created unique spellings of our names in Japanese kanji characters Read more”

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8.Calligraphy & Digital Art Workshop in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $72

Learn Japanese calligraphy and ink painting, then make your own iPad etegami picture-letter postcard in Kyoto with tea and snacks included.

“My husband and I had a great time learning both calligraphy and also how to make digital Japanese painted postcards called etegami. The first half of the class are teachers helped us improve our brush stroke work and explained the Zen approach that calligraphy takes. Read more”

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