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Japanese Calligraphy Experience at Shusshakaji-Temple
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Zentsuji, Japan
Product Code: A-1071
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At a temple associated with Kukai, a great figure in Japanese Buddhism, enjoy the calligraphy of the unique Japanese script "Kanamonji'' and the spectacular view.

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Japanese Calligraphy Experience at Shusshakaji-Temple

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The Highlight

Customized experience museum for the entire town Zentsuji City in Kagawa Prefecture is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai, a great figure in Japanese Buddhism known to all Japanese people. Born 1,250 years ago, Kukai achieved enlightenment by training in the magnificent natural surroundings of his hometown of Shikoku. Even now, more than 1,200 years after his time, many worshipers who admire Kukai come from all over the world to follow the pilgrimage path he left behind. At five temples related to Kukai in Zentsuji City, you can experience content that allows you to face yourself and hone your five senses, with the themes of Mandara Temple - tactile sense, Shusshaka Temple - visual sense, Koyama Temple - auditory sense, Zentsuji Temple - taste, and Konzo Temple - olfactory sense.

The Experience

Shusshakaji Temple offers a hands-on program where you can learn Kanamoji'' calligraphy from the chief priest. "Kanamonji" are characters unique to Japan that are based on kanji, and when used in calligraphy, their flowing, smooth strokes and soft curves give a sense of elegance.

The calligraphy experience will be held in a guest hall that is not open to the public. You can practice while looking at a model, and the chief priest will give you careful advice on how to write beautifully. After deepening their understanding of kana characters through practice, they write songs on washi paper. Finally, sign in Japanese, affix your name stamp, and you're done. Custom-made name stamps can be taken home as souvenirs.

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • English
  • Mandarin Chinese

Itinerary

  • 13:30Temple Guiding (30 mins)
  • 14:00Calligraphy Experience (90 mins)

Price Details

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Japanese guide

How to Use

  • Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Purchase Notice

  • When it comes to calligraphy at temples, it is often the experience of copying the Heart Sutra (Buddhist text), which consists only of kanji, but at Shusshaka-ji Temple, you can experience calligraphy using kana moji'', a character unique to Japan.
  • The chief priest, who is also a calligrapher, will explain how to write kana characters and correct each character.
  • Using a reception hall that is not open to the public as a venue. You can see the beautiful scenery and garden overlooking the Seto Inland Sea from your room.
  • We will prepare a name stamp with your name engraved in stone. You can take the stamps home.
  • The guide will also tell you how to worship at the temple, so please come with confidence.

Important Booking Information

  • Please come to the souvenir shop of the temple 10 minutes before the experience starts.
  • If the ink used for calligraphy gets on your clothes, it may not come off even after washing. Please participate in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
  • Please note that if you are late for the meeting time, you may not be able to participate.
  • If children are participating, please be sure to participate with their parents.
  • Unlike general tourist spots, it is a place that is cherished as an object of faith. Please respect your manners and enjoy.

Cancellation Policy

Policy

Up to 4 days before the date selected at the time of purchase/reservation: Free cancellation if unused 1-3 days before the date selected at the time of purchase/reservation: 50% cancellation fee will be charged. 0 to 0 days before the date selected at the time of purchase/reservation: Cancellation/refund/change not possible

Location

Meeting Point Info

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Shusshakaji-Temple
1091 Yoshiwarachō, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0061
Note:
- For those coming by car
Nearest IC: Approximately 14 minutes (5.6km) from Zentsuji IC
(via Prefectural Route 48)
- For those coming by train
Get off at Zentsuji Station: Approximately 14 minutes by bus or taxi (5.6 km)
(via Prefectural Route 48)
- Free parking within the temple grounds
・30 regular cars
・Large vehicles 5 units
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Japanese Calligraphy Experience at Shusshakaji-Temple