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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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