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location_onMinato, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese Calligraphy Experience
Unique experiences
Adult
Art, Culture & History
From Tokyo
Tokyo
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Product Code: A-0242
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It is a lesson about Japanese structure and an experience of actually picking up a brush and writing. After practice, you can write on colored paper and take it home.

◆Calligraphy class by a professional calligrapher.

◆Learn about Japanese characters.

◆Make wall art works with calligraphy.

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Standard Plan

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The Highlight

In Japan, calligraphy is more than just letters. We inherited the complex Chinese characters from China over 1000 years ago. Each character has hundreds of years of story, evolution and meaning. And just as this has greatly affected the practice of calligraphy. In this program, a professional calligrapher will teach you the fascinating history of calligraphy and the basic writing styles and techniques that have been developed over the centuries.

The Experience

In the first half, you will learn the basics of calligraphy, such as how to use inkstones and brushes, how to write names in Japanese, and how to write Japanese characters such as kanji, hiragana, and katakana. And in the second half, you will be able to fully demonstrate the results of the practice and create your own calligraphy work.

・Learn about the complex character system of Japan. How did hiragana and katakana be born from Kanji that came from China.Also, about its usage and We will explain about the specific characteristics of Japanese culture with the combination of phonetic and ideographic characters that are unique to Japan.

・After that, under the guidance of a calligraphy instructor, You can experience calligraphy from polishing the ink with an inkstone. You can write freely on Japanese paper with a brush. Using your name as a hint, such as writing kanji, you can enjoy calligraphy.

・After practicing a few sheets of paper, finally, tighten your mind and finish one work on colored paper

<Standard Plan> 11,880 JPY/ 1 person

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • English

Itinerary

  • 1. Lean how to use inkstone and brush
  • 2. Learn How to write your name in Japanese
  • 3. Lean how to write Japanese characters such as kanji, hiragana and katakana
  • 4. Make wall art works with calligraphy.

Price Details

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• Nationally-accredited calligraphy instructor
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• Souvenir calligraphy board
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• Calligraphy equipment
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• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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• Any food and drinks

Add-on Items

French-speaking guide - ¥ 20,000
Spanish-speaking guide - ¥ 20,000

How to Use

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

Purchase Notice

◆The required time is an estimated time. It may change depending on the number of participants and other circumstances.

◆ Please let us know if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies or special considerations for participants (including your children).

◆Minimum number of participants: 2 people ※The same charge applies to travelers over the age of six.

◆Supporting language Our services are primarily given in English. Other languages such as French and Spanish are also accessible for 20,000 Yen. If you want to request this excursion in French or Spanish, please fill out your request and add this item when you make the reservation. ※Multilingual support is available from 20 April onwards.

Important Booking Information

◆Be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the program. We do not take any responsibility for accidents etc. caused by not following the instructions of the guide.

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
  • Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
  • Cancel during 3 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
  • Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
  • Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)

Location

Meeting Point Info

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Grand TJT in the Kikai Shinko Kaikan Honkan building (1 minute north of Tokyo Tower)
〒105-0011 Tokyo, Minato City, Shibakoen, Kikai Shinko Kaikan Honkan 3-5-8

Japanese Calligraphy Experience