Tokyo Japanese Calligraphy Experience with a Master Artist
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Japanese calligraphy is the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Why not try your hand at this art? “Shodo,” or Japanese calligraphy, is artistically written words that are written in a style that is both artistic and emotionally driven. The art of calligraphy was handed down from China during the 6th and 7th centuries, at which time the Japanese learned how to make brushes, ink, and paper. Soon after its introduction, it became an indispensable skill for educated nobles and samurai, the leaders of Japan. Over time, the appreciation spread to the general public. Now, it can be found not only as works of art but also in things such as New Year's cards and other special occasion writings. This art form is now a part of Japanese culture.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- English guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Please add 6000 yen to the tour price for hotel pick up
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus
Itinerary
Keikyu The school is a five-minute walk from Umeyashiki Station on the Keikyu Line. It offers a wide range of instruction from basic to creative calligraphy. The instructor, calligrapher Eizuru Matsumura, is also an artist, lecturer at workshops, events and TV programs, and has created the official logo for the Kyokushin Karate World Tournament pamphlet. He has been practicing calligraphy since he was 31 years old.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Umeyashiki Station
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Trip Designer Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Minimum number of participants for booking:2
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 527 of 4374.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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