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Japanese Calligraphy: Onsen Water Art Experience
5.0
12 Ratings
Hakone
Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy with authentic onsen water in a serene ryokan environment. Create your masterpiece on traditional paper or a Japanese hand fan, and cherish your unique creation as a keepsake. Unwind and immerse yourself in the essence of Hakone with this calming cultural activity.
Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy with authentic onsen water in a serene ryokan environment. Create your masterpiece on traditional paper or a Japanese hand fan, and cherish your unique creation as a keepsake. Unwind and immerse yourself in the essence of Hakone with this calming cultural activity.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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655 Yumoto - Delight in an unforgettable Onsen Calligraphy Experience at a historic hot spring ryokan in Hakone.
In this unique and culturally enriching workshop, participants will blend their ink with genuine onsen (hot spring) water and delve into the soothing art of Japanese calligraphy.
The session starts with a brief overview of the history…
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655 Yumoto - Delight in an unforgettable Onsen Calligraphy Experience at a historic hot spring ryokan in Hakone.
In this unique and culturally enriching workshop, participants will blend their ink with genuine onsen (hot spring) water and delve into the soothing art of Japanese calligraphy.
The session starts with a brief overview of the history and cultural importance of Hakone’s hot springs, providing a foundation for a more meaningful connection with the artwork.
Whether it’s a first-time experience or a familiar practice, the welcoming instructor will carefully and encouragingly guide participants through the basics. Attendees will create their artwork on traditional Japanese paper or a uchiwa (a classic round Japanese hand fan), which can be taken home as a cherished keepsake of the experience.
What's Included
- Venue fee for the indoor space at the onsen ryokan
- Complimentary Japanese tea served during the experience
- All calligraphy materials
- A take-home bag for your finished pieces
- Instruction by an experienced calligraphy teacher
- One uchiwa (Japanese round paper fan) for artwork
- Onsen water for ink preparation
- Cultural explanation of Hakone’s hot spring traditions
- Venue fee for the indoor space at the onsen ryokan
- Complimentary Japanese tea served during the experience
- All calligraphy materials
- A take-home bag for your finished pieces
- Instruction by an experienced calligraphy teacher
- One uchiwa (Japanese round paper fan) for artwork
- Onsen water for ink preparation
- Cultural explanation of Hakone’s hot spring traditions
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities for the guide/instructor (optional, at your discretion)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities for the guide/instructor (optional, at your discretion)
Location
655 Yumoto
Please gather at the entrance of the historic Yamato-kan Onsen Ryokan in Hakone Yumoto.
On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting at the ryokan’s entrance holding a laminated sign with the tour name.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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小川椋
Mar 5, 2026
Calligraphy class with the whole family - We went on a family trip to Hakone, and while we were there we all experienced it together!
My grandfather liked to write and I joined to make memories. It was a good experience because the place and preparation of calligraphy are difficult and there are few opportunities. I feel that I have made up my mind by writing beautiful characters in Hakone.
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成吉亜
Mar 1, 2026
Local Hot Spring Calligraphy in Hakone - I joined because I wanted my friends from other countries who came to see Japan to have a very Japanese experience.
It was my first time using hot spring water for charcoal.
I was happy to have the experience of writing Japanese with a brush. It was calming and fun because I rarely had the opportunity to call.
Hakone is famous for its hot springs, so it was great to have a local feel.
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麻子
Nov 19, 2025
A wonderful calligraphy experience that feels Japanese - I was sightseeing nearby with a friend, and I saw information that you could experience calligraphy, so I dropped by. It was a very meaningful experience that was hard to do ☺️☺️
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Trip23355960512
Nov 17, 2025
The first writing character with a brush - My friend in Japan invited and I decided to join.
I've drawn pictures with a brush before, but writing characters was a first for me.
It was really fun to experience Japanese culture.
I also got to enjoy the nearby hot springs, which was wonderful.
I genuinely enjoyed my trip to Hakone.
Thank you to the translator as well.
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Connector66742607422
Nov 15, 2025
【A time filled with “Japanese” charm that can be enjoyed for the first time】 - I was a complete beginner in calligraphy, but thanks to the kind guidance of my teacher, I was surprised by the result. What’s more, the special feeling that it is hot spring water to make sumi made me feel very excited. The time spent running the brush in the nature of Hakone and the calm air of the inn is as if your mind is being prepared. It was a healing experience that could only be experienced here.
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森山蒼
Nov 10, 2025
First calligraphy experience - I went there with a friend and I was able to experience it in a calm atmosphere with the sound of water and the scent of ink coming from outside. It was a very valuable opportunity. It was fun.
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壮太郎
Nov 8, 2025
The air in the inn was so good that I could relax - Just holding a brush in the quiet air of an old inn made me feel calm. It was also good to enjoy it without feeling nervous because I experienced it with friends. I was relieved that the teacher would see each one of them, and I was satisfied enough that I wanted to hang the finished work in my room.
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勇斗佐
Nov 7, 2025
A relaxing time with hot springs and calligraphy - I went there with my friends from the club, and the atmosphere was so good that even the members who were usually goofing around quietly concentrated. The ink made with hot spring water had a slight scent, which was completely different from a regular class. After writing it, we all showed each other our work and had a great time taking lots of photos.
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小池優
Nov 6, 2025
Calligraphy in hot spring water - Two hours felt like it very quickly. It was the first time in a long time that I had used a brush to write letters, which was fun and also tense and fresh, but the teacher was very polite. The writing was very comfortable and it was a good experience, probably because I used the hot spring water from the inn.
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山中恵
Nov 5, 2025
Experience Japanese in a quiet atmosphere - I experienced calligraphy in my room at the inn and it was a very quiet and calm time. The sound of hot water coming from the outside was also pleasant and allowed me to concentrate naturally. I felt like I could write more beautifully than usual.
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