Private Japanese Calligraphy Class in Kyoto: Dive into the Art of Kanji Characters
4.8
16 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese calligraphy with a private class in Kyoto. Choose from a variety of kanji characters and take home your own beautifully crafted piece.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home - Take part in a Japanese calligraphy class and learn about one of the oldest traditional art forms in Japan. Discover its beauty and the rhythm behind the brush movements in creating the kanji characters. After the class, your calligraphy art piece is yours to take home.
Learn how to write the correct brush movements to make beautiful kanji characters. Good Japanese calligraphy possesses not only beauty but also rhythm, and the emotional state of the calligrapher is of great importance. Even if you are new to Japanese calligraphy, you will write characters as beautifully as a Japanese student.
Choose and write your favorite kanji from a wide selection and write your own name in Japanese next to your beautiful kanji. Kanji is the Chinese-style script used in Japan. After the class, you’ll have beautiful calligraphy art to take back home as a keepsake.
Please bring your socks.
We will not enter Japanese room without socks.It means impolite.
What's Included
- Original booklet included
- Use of Calligraphy tools provided
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
For this event, we have a wide variety of Japanese words and phrases in kanji character you might want to incorporate into your writing. Feel free to choose any that you’d like to experiment with!
Naturally, you can take your own calligraphy home, presentable and protected with beautiful traditional Japanese paper!
If you have a particular word or phrase in mind that you want to use, that can be arranged. (*Please reach out to us before you arrive at our location)
Location
さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home
3min walk from Nijo Castle and Kyoto subway Tozai line [Nijojomae] station.
3 min walk from Kyoto City Bus [Nijojomae] and [Fucyomae] station.
5min walk from Kyoto subway Karasuma line [Marutamachi] station.
!5 min walk from Hankyu line [Shijo] station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Rupert_w
Apr 8, 2024
Highly recommend - Charming instructor, great set up, really enjoyable experience, and left with good memories and understanding on the art.
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Patrick_c
Mar 31, 2024
Something a little different - Highly recommend! Aya and her husband were so thoughtful. It was informative, fun, and private. To top it off, we get keepsakes to bring home. Never thought of doing this, but we found it looking for rainy day events. Now I’d say it’s worth your effort to make it part of your itinerary. Thanks again!
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Kelsey_l
Mar 29, 2024
Great cultural experience - Aya and her husband were amazing! The class was fun and has some fun history lessons as well. We were running about 10-15 minutes late (got lost!) and Aya was great about working with us and squeezed us in. Great communication and just a fun class. Aya took lots of pictures of our class and our efforts, which she then shared with us. Also gave some local places to check out! Would recommend to anyone! Our whole family loved it (kids 13 and 15)!
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Olivia_j
Mar 22, 2024
Excellent cultural experience and education in the art of Japanese Caligraphy - Aya and her husband made this one of our favorite experiences on the trip. They welcomed us into their home where they have a studio room set up for the lesson. They offered te and traditional Japanese sweets. We had a lesson about the history of Japanese Caligraphy and then had time to practice. We left with beautiful Caligraphy made by us that we plan to exhibit in our home. This is a must on your visit!!
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Halz2018
Mar 12, 2024
Great Activity - Fun, Informative and Worthwhile! - Journey through Japanese history through the written language and learn about the Kanji characters, its meaning and how some of the characters are characters within a character from a very knowledge calligraphy teacher in Ms. Aya Ito. When the writing portion starts, she will guide the your hand and the “fude” (writing brush) with grace and ease. Then you’ll have fun trying your hand at writing the kanji characters on your own as she provides key pointers. It was fun, interesting and informative. And you’ll get to take your master pieces home! Highly recommend.
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Sacha_n
Feb 9, 2024
Calligraphy in Kyoto - Aya was such a good teacher, and so patient and encouraging! My husband was apprehensive, but we BOTH had a great time and have some nice keepsakes!
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Ryan_b
Jan 10, 2024
Lovely host, beautiful setting, book it… - Incredible experience. Aya was great, very knowledgeable and attentive. Aya was happy to answer any questions we had about anything, not just Caligraphy. Being at her home, the setting was intimate and felt special, we wish it was longer!
We both thoroughly enjoyed this experience and can highly recommend it to all. You must do this if you’re vaguely interested in Japanese culture.
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Andrew_h
Dec 1, 2023
so worth it!! - So worth it!! The hosts were so hospitable and encouraging. The instructor has been practicing calligraphy for over 50 years and gives hands on guidance and a history lesson. You end up with some pieces to take home with you so it doubles as free decor for your home!!
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Charlotte_r
Sep 21, 2023
Amazing experience for beginner calligrapher - Aya was amazing! She was kind, supportive and very helpful which really helped since I am a beginner. I finished 3 paintings for my grandchildren. I highly recommend her. Enjoy!
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Krisztian_k
Mar 20, 2024
Lifetime memories - I want to write down my name, but it was too long and an hour too short time for that. I choose father character for my action.
The host was very cute and she was professional!
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