Hands-On Calligraphy Class in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Would you like to experience calligraphy right near Kyoto Station?

Please come and try Traditional Japanese Calligraphy! You can learn a new skill and get some great authentically Japanese Souvenirs to take home! Make a reservation ASAP! (*English Instruction Included)

[Content of Experience]
①The staff will give you a lecture on how to use a brush and how to apply ink.
②Let's write basic characters (Kanji "One", "A", "Forever", "Kyoto")
　→You can make a scroll of the Kanji characters you write and take it home with you.
③Let's write your own name in Kanji characters (approximately)
　Our staff will assist you with possible kanji characters and their meanings.
　Example) Brian → “武礼安” (武 =Martial → military commander/bravery, courtesy →礼=politeness/gratitude, 安= peace)
　Liz → "梨図 Pear Painting" (梨=Pear, 図= painting)

[Starting time]
You can choose your starting time.
-6:00 pm
-6:30 pm
-7:00 pm
-7:30 pm
It takes about 30min.

What's included

  • Calligraphy Set
  • Licensed Guide
  • Any other personal expense

What to expect

Try your hand at traditional calligraphy in Kyoto! You do not need to prepare any tools for calligraphy. Our English-speaking staff will assist you with your calligraphy experience.

The calligraphy experience is a 30-minute program
1. Basic brush strokes
2. Practice hiragana, katakana, and kanji using your favorite words.
3. At the end of the class, you will write the characters on a fan and take it home.
You can take home the artwork and fans you wrote during the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MK VIP Station at Kyoto Station Hachijo-exit
*Exit Kyoto Station from the Hachijo Exit and go through the pedestrian crossing

End point

MK VIP Station at Kyoto Station Hachijo-exit
*Exit Kyoto Station from the Hachijo Exit and go through the pedestrian crossing

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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12,350.00 JPY per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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