Kyoto: Calligraphy & Matcha Experience in a Zen Studio

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

This experience offers exclusive access to a modern, minimalist studio designed by a local architect. Unlike standard tourist classes, we combine the mindfulness of whisking your own Matcha green tea with authentic Japanese calligraphy. You will write your chosen Kanji on a premium Washi postcard and mail it home from a vintage Japanese postbox.

Furthermore, the host, a professional designer, offers premium on-site upgrades (payable at the studio). You can choose to have your artwork professionally digitized into vector files (perfect for a lifetime tattoo or logo) or take it home in a custom-made wooden box packed with aromatic Hinoki wood shavings.

Options

Premium: Zen Masterclass

VIP
Includes: Meditation with Orin, premium Matcha, Echizen Washi, 100-year solid ink & master-crafted brush.

Standard: Shodo & Matcha

Standard
Includes: Standard Washi, regular matcha, liquid ink. Includes postcard mailing & Hinoki wood gift.

What's included

Guidance by a professional Japanese architect and designer
All calligraphy tools and materials (varies based on the selected plan)
Traditional Washi postcard and international mailing stamp
Complimentary Hinoki (cypress) wood shaving scent bag
Matcha green tea making experience (whisking your own tea)
90-minute Zen calligraphy and matcha experience

Digital logo/tattoo vector files (AI, SVG) - Available as a premium upgrade on-site
Custom Paulownia wooden box packaging - Available as a premium upgrade on-site
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (other than the provided Matcha)

What to expect

Step away from the crowded tourist spots and discover a serene, hidden studio designed by a local Japanese architect in the historical sake-brewing district of Fushimi-Momoyama. This is not a standard calligraphy class—it is a mindful cultural immersion combining Zen philosophy, Matcha, and the art of Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy).

【What to Expect】
Welcome to our minimalist private studio. Your journey begins with a moment of mindfulness as you whisk your own traditional Matcha green tea to calm your mind.

Next, guided by a professional, we will discuss your personal philosophy to find the perfect Kanji for you (a favorite word, name, or anime-inspired quote). After practicing dynamic brushstrokes, you will create your final masterpiece on an authentic Washi postcard.

After finishing your artwork, we will take a short walk through the local streets to a vintage Japanese red postbox. Drop your Washi postcard into the box to mail it to yourself or your loved ones back home!

Choose the Standard Plan for a casual experience, or upgrade to the Premium Zen Masterclass to use 100-year heritage solid ink, a master-crafted brush, and enjoy deep meditation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MOMOYAMA HILLS 3F, inside the covered Fushimi-Momoyama shopping street. Glass-block building between a snack shop and a tea shop. Ground floor has a small “MEDICAL DENTAL ESTE” sticker. Use stairs. Owner TOMOYUKI will meet you at the entrance. Arrive 5 minutes early.

End point

MOMOYAMA HILLS 3F, inside the covered Fushimi-Momoyama shopping street. Glass-block building between a snack shop and a tea shop. Ground floor has a small “MEDICAL DENTAL ESTE” sticker. Use stairs. Owner TOMOYUKI will meet you at the entrance. Arrive 5 minutes early.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.