Japan · CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES
One brush, one ink stone, and a teacher who will make you repeat the same stroke. These 15 shodo sittings are priced and timed, with a note on which supply the seal stamp and which send you home with the sheet.
Learn Kanji calligraphy in Roppongi, write on a fan and hanging scroll, sip matcha, and make a personal hanko stamp plus take-home gifts.
“This activity was so much fun. The instructors were interactive and they even completed a slideshow with our names and the meaning. This class was very informative and I didn’t realize calligraphy had steps to writing. I would definitely do this again :)”
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.”
A 1-hour calligraphy lesson in Yanaka, Tokyo. Learn brush strokes, write your own kanji on shikishi paper, take home your art.
“We did a one hour calligraphy lesson with the marvelous Chie. she was patient and enthusiastic it was a wonderful experience and despite no previous experience, under chie's thoughtful guidance we managed to produce a Kanji that is going up on the wall. I wish we lived in Japan and could come for a weekly lesson.”
Create your name in Kanji and write it on ink-made-from-scratch tools in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with an English guide in a small group.
“It was really interesting to discover new things and learn a little more about the calligraphy. The staff was really nice.”
4 hours in Omori, Tokyo: origami, handmade udon, sushi and tempura, free drinks, matcha sweets, and calligraphy with your name.
“This was a real highlight of our holiday, we had such a wonderful time with Taka-San and Keiko-San learning about Japanese food and culture. Aside from the delicious food, the warm welcome and hospitality was fantastic and we left feRead more”
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.”
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!”
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Tokyo, grind ink, write your name in kanji, and design an optional calligraphy T-shirt with English guidance.
“Really enjoyed trying many hand and learning the process. It felt like a window into Japanese culture that I’m so glad I didn’t miss.”
Kimono, matcha tea ceremony, and calligraphy on Miyajima near Tokujuji. Small group class with lots of photos, 1.5 hours.
“After adventuring around Japan for a few weeks, my mom and I were pretty tired and wanted a rest day but had already booked this experience. We went back and forth on skipping it or not but ultimately we just decided to get on the shinkansen from Shin-Osaka at 6am and make our way to Miyajima. We are SO glad we did!! This was definitely a highlight of our trip! The grounds of the temple were so pretty and everyone was so friendly and welcoming upon us first showing up. We started by getting dressed in kimono (you get to pick from a few in your size), socks, obi, cord,…”
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.”
Private calligraphy lesson in Asakusa, learn brushstrokes and turn your writing into a custom t-shirt souvenir, plus a postcard message.
“Really fun activity ! Mana was an excellent teacher that was really kind and joyful, she was also really knowledgeable and a calligraphy expert!”
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.”
Try mindful Japanese calligraphy in Kanazawa in an authentic classroom setting. Learn strokes, write a word, and take home a scroll or fan.
“I really loved the workshop. Naomi is so nice and a great teacher. Thank you for everything - Arigatō 🌸🙏🏼☺️”
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.”
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