Let's experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !! | 1 hour

102 Reviews | Tokyo
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Calligrahy
2 Adults x $89.57
$179.14
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$179.14
Duration: 1 hour
Shodo+Name+T-shirt
2 Adults x $139.55
$279.10
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$279.10
Shodo + Name in Kanji + T-shirt
Shodo + Name in Kanji
2 Adults x $105.80
$211.60
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$211.60
Name in Kanji on a Board

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Experience fee and Parting gift (Shikishi boad)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation

Overview

In the YANESEN calligraphy classroom deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. We hope you will calm your mind by experiencing this ancient Japanese tradition.

Meeting points

YANESEN area for walk
3-chōme-13-7 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

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YANESEN Tourist Information &Culture Center. Yanaka 3-13-7 Taito-Ku, Tokyo,110-0001 +81 (0)3 5834 7025 The route from the station [JR (Yamanote Line)]Nippori Station Exit the North Gate,West Exit (forYanaka).12min [Subway(chiyoda Line)] Sendagi Station Exit the No.2 Exit.5 min.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Explanation on Shodo (5min) Explanation of brush, paperweight, Sumi(ink), Suzuri(ink well), Hanshi(thin paper). We explain how to hold and care for a brush before you write. Practice basic strokes (20min) Practice some very basic strokes that form Japanese Kanji (Characters) : Vertical, horizontal, diagonal and more. Practice copying example kanji. Practice your favorite word (20min) Choose your favorite kanji (Character) and practice. Hands-on experience to write beautifully by yourself. Write it on shikishi (traditional card) (10min) Write your favorite word on shikishi. We apply Rakkan (traditional stamp) to complete.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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marvelous Chie

Published on Nov, 2024

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.

Great Experience in Tokyo

Published on Nov, 2024

I was very impressed with Saori, our instructor! She was informative, patient and sprinkled the lesson with some humor. You'll learn a bit about the history of Kanji and have fun practicing the art along with some smiles at how aweful your art will be at first. The experience is well worth your time and the studio is in a historic and quaint area of Tokyo with many small shops.

Highly recommend this place to learn calligraphy!

Published on Oct, 2024

Chiē, our sensei for the calligraphy lesson, was really kind, patient and explained us how to do calligraphy step by step. We experienced before the final result and she was perfectly guiding us to understand where we did mistakes. I highly recommend to spend time with Chiē to learn more about a part of japanese culture!

Japanese Caligraphy Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

This was part a group tour. Enjoyed learning about and practicing Japanese calligraphy. The ladies that taught and helped us were very knowledgeable and pleasant. Great experience!

Deep and unforgettable experience.

Published on Oct, 2024

It was an extraordinary experience. A way to understand a little more about the essence of Japanese culture and tradition. Learning, as a small introduction, the ancient art of Shodō, with the help and guidance of Master Chie was unforgettable.

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