Tokyo: Customizable Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Ginza

Ginza, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Immersive Japanese Calligraphy Experience

Your experience begins by choosing your favorite tools from hundreds of traditional brushes, inkstones, and paperweights, connecting you to the culture immediately.
Next, our English-speaking staff will introduce the basics. You will learn how to hold the brush and practice simple lines on hanshi paper to find your rhythm.
Then, choose a meaningful Kanji—like "Love," "Dream," or your name—and practice with step-by-step guidance. First-time visitors can join with complete confidence.
Finally, create your masterpiece on premium paper. We provide protective packaging for international travel, so you can safely pack this perfect souvenir in your suitcase!

What's included

  • Shikishi board
  • Calligraphy ink and practice paper
  • Uchiwa fan
  • Commemorative photo opportunity
  • Original tote bag
  • Brush, inkstone, paperweight, brush rest, and water dropper rental
  • English-speaking support
  • Step-by-step instruction by staff
  • Japanese calligraphy experience
  • Same-day take-home artwork
  • Colored ink and stamps
  • Transportation expenses

What to expect

・Choose your own brush, inkstone, and calligraphy tools
・Write your name in Japanese kanji
・Enjoy calligraphy in a Japanese-style cultural space
・Customize with fans, umbrellas, daruma dolls, and more
・Take photos in a Japanese-style space and bring your artwork home

Experience Japanese calligraphy in a Japanese-style space. Choose your own tools, learn basic brush techniques, write your favorite kanji, customize your artwork, and take it home the same day.
※ Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Place:
6F, 2-9-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

1 minute straight from Exit 11 of Ginza 1-chome Station
3 minutes walk from Exit A13 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

End point

Meeting Place:
6F, 2-9-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

1 minute straight from Exit 11 of Ginza 1-chome Station
3 minutes walk from Exit A13 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • People over 95years
  • Children under 3 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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3,980.00 JPY per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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