Japan · CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES IN OSAKA
The good calligraphy classes in Osaka fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
Private Japanese calligraphy in Namba, Osaka. Learn strokes, create your name in kanji by personality, and take home your artwork.
“We had an amazing host who is passionate about what she does and really paid attention to details. We had a lot of fun on this activity and we came away with the perfect souvenir of our trip in Japan.”
A 2-hour shodo calligraphy workshop in Namba, Osaka. Learn brush and ink, write your name in kanji or katakana, and take home a keepsake.
“We had an amazing time at the Calligraphy Class in Namba. Nao (teacher) and Stephan (translator) were so welcoming! They were clear in their instruction and charismatic. We loved getting to learn the meaning and history behind the Kanji along with practicing and chatting with the instructors.”
Shodo calligraphy in a kimono near Osaka Castle. Choose kanji, learn strokes, and get emailed photos plus a kanji name souvenir.
“Während des Kurses können Sie die Grundlagen der Kalligraphie üben. In 1,5 Stunden werden Sie kein Profi, aber Sie bekommen eine Vorstellung davon, was es ist. Natürlich können Sie Videos und Fotos machen, der Lehrer hilft Ihnen sogar dabei. Nach dem Kurs können Sie einen Spaziergang in der Nähe der Burg Osaka machen, sie liegt ganz in der Nähe. Insgesamt kann ich den Kurs empfehlen.”
Private Osaka tea ceremony and calligraphy in Namba: make matcha, enjoy seasonal sweets, and write your own kanji keepsake.
“Wanoma was an excellent teacher! She explained everything about tea ceremony and calligraphy. It’s a private class so she dedicated her full attention to me, really involving me into the whole experience. It was really nice, calming, peaceful experience and good way to learn a bit more about Japanese culture. Recommend if you want to try something different.”
Dress in samurai armor for indoor shows, then slow down with tea ceremony and hands-on calligraphy in Osaka near Dotonbori.
“This was a really fun interactive experience. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the music lessons and calligraphy lesson were amazing! The tea ceremony was lovely, and of course the samurai show was terrific!! I'd really recommend this experience!”
Spend an hour at Saishoji Temple learning Japanese phrases, doing zazen, and writing your own kanji with gifts in Osaka.
“The calligraphy experience at the temple in Horie was a wonderful experience! It was nice to be able to clear my mind and concentrate for the first time in a while. The staff were kind and polite, and it was a place I would definitely like to visit again. I found it by chance in a hotel brochure, and I am very happy with the wonderful experience.”
Write a kanji in Osaka with a real brush class, then take home a foldable hanging scroll, plus green tea, sweets, and a photo in Shinsaibashi.
“Ryusho is an amazing calligraphy performer and an experienced teacher! First he explained about letters, calligraphy, and tools. Then he taught us how to write one stroke at a time with a brush and we practiced writing. Then he let us choRead more”
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