Hands-On Calligraphy Class in Kyoto
Kyoto, Japanby OTOMO Travel Guide
- 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 5 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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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
Itinerary
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
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
Good to know
- 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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