Kyoto : Japanese Calligraphy Private and Group Experience

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This experience takes place in a traditional Japanese setting and is led by a local instructor with extensive calligraphy experience. Participants can learn cultural meanings behind the characters and enjoy a personalized, small-group atmosphere.

What's included

  • One finished calligraphy artwork to take home
  • Practice paper
  • Calligraphy brush
  • Professional calligraphy instruction
  • Ink and inkstone
  • Additional souvenir purchases
  • Shipping of artwork
  • Transportation to the venue
  • Food and drinks unless specified

What to expect

Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy, including brush handling, stroke techniques, and character composition. Practice writing under the guidance of an experienced instructor and create your own calligraphy artwork to take home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kangetsu sits just off the main path by design. Pass the Starbucks on Ninenzaka and slip into the quiet lane on your left. A few steps in, the crowds disappear and our long‑hidden machiya emerges—a place you discover intentionally, not by accident.

End point

Kangetsu sits just off the main path by design. Pass the Starbucks on Ninenzaka and slip into the quiet lane on your left. A few steps in, the crowds disappear and our long‑hidden machiya emerges—a place you discover intentionally, not by accident.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Limited manual dexterity may affect participation
  • Visual impairment may affect participation

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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11,880.00 JPY per person
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Operated by Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience Kangetsu Kyoto 日本文化体験教室 寒月 · Booked through Viator
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