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.”
Tokyo Shodo calligraphy lesson near Iriya Station. Small group, learn brush basics, write your name or Kanji, take home artwork.
“It was a truly awesome and unique experience; it was so interesting to discover more of the Japanese culture through hiragana, katakana and kanji. Sachie, my calligraphy teacher, was so lovely, kind, helpful and insightful; this made it an enjoyable experience. Loved every minute of it and I would definitely recommend it!”
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.”
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!”
Asakusa calligraphy workshop in 30-90 min: learn brush strokes, melt ink sticks, write a postcard, and make a folding fan for $16.
“The activity was great fun. We learnt all about Japanese calligraphy and Mana was an excellent teacher - very patient and skilled in her craft. It was a little bit of Zen off the busy and hot streets of Tokyo. We highly recommend it and came away with our unique fans looking forward to receiving our postcards. A nice little touch to remember our experience.”
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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