Japanese Calligraphy: Traditional Art Experience

Discover Japanese calligraphy in Osaka. Learn from a 25-year expert, create your own art, and enjoy tea and sweets. Perfect cultural experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1-chōme-1-3 Higashishinsaibashi - Experience Content
    Discover the essence of Japanese traditional culture through a calligraphy experience. Try your hand at writing your favorite Kanji character! Japanese calligraphy is a revered art form with a history spanning over a thousand years. It beautifully reflects the artist’s state of mind. Why not…
What's Included
  • Green tea
  • Japanese sweets
  • Brush
  • Ink
  • Inkstone
  • Paper
  • Japanese art frame
  • Apron
Additional Information

Experience the art of calligraphy, a cherished aspect of traditional Japanese culture.
With 27 years of expertise as a calligraphy instructor, the operator offers clear and comprehensive guidance. Participants will explore Japanese characters, learn to use calligraphy tools, and master the basics of brush techniques. Students can select one of 16 kanji…

Location
1-chōme-1-3 Higashishinsaibashi
SARASA HOTEL Shinsaibashi Free Space CFlat Easy Access ① 0 minute walk from Nagahoribashi Subway Sakaisuji Line, Exit 5-A of Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line ② 7 minute walk from Shinsaibashi Subway Midosuji Line "South Exit 3" of Crysta Nagahori Underground Mall
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mpham81
Jan 19, 2026
Loved every minute!! - Ryusho was FANTASTIC!! His work is amazing and a great teacher!! Very patient and helpful! It was such a fun afternoon and I loved doing something so traditional in Japan. Even better when you are being taught by a professional and passionate man like Ryusho. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to learn the beautiful art of calligraphy! Definitely recommend doing this!
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Myriam
Dec 29, 2025
An amazing experience trying calligraphy in Ōsaka ! - I had a wonderful time trying calligraphy with a very passionate and knowledgable teacher ! I could practice many times the kanji on Japanese paper before making my final work. The teacher was really helpful and his English is really good ! I would totally recommend this workshop !
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F238whkrisp
Nov 14, 2025
Wonderful and fun caligraphy - Ryusho and his caligraphy class were wonderful! It was an engaging and creative experience that was thoughtfully curated. Thank you Ryusho!
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Kristina_p
Nov 14, 2025
Ryusho and his caligraphy... - Ryusho and his caligraphy class were wonderful! It was an engaging and creative experience that was thoughtfully curated. Thank you Ryusho!
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N3598tacarolineb
Aug 22, 2025
Great experience! - I couldn’t wait to discover calligraphy, it’s done. I was lucky enough to have a class where I was alone, Ryusho first introduces us to the art of calligraphy, then asks us to choose a word! We do a few tests and then we can walk away with it! Great experience, I recommend!
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Schoutenrichard163
Aug 12, 2025
Great! - It was a really great experience! We loved every minute of it, and you go home with a great souvenir.
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Zvrkut
Jul 11, 2025
Highly recommend! - We did the calligraphy experience as a mum-daughter activity and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very knowledgable and extremely patient teacher led the way and we managed to create a very nice keep sake to take home.
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V5661kjirinak
Jul 10, 2025
Incredible experience with the calligraphy course! - Incredible experience with the calligraphy course! It was a fascinating introduction to the Japanese writing system, followed by helpful and attentive guidance during the practice session. Both my daughter and I were glad and had a unique experience we would surely continue! At the end of the lesson, we were offered a cup of green tea and some traditional Japanese sweets 🍡 Thank you to the Master for your knowledge and patience 😊
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Mmg987654321
Jun 1, 2025
Great activity while in Osaka! - Great experience! Would definitely recommend for group or family looking to do a cool activity while in Osaka! Excited to bring our artwork home and display to remind us of our trip to Japan!
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Markussm6277nk
Apr 25, 2025
A perfect way to start or end a trip in Japan - Our class was private, so it was just my wife and I. Ryusho was incredibly patient with teaching us both the history of Japanese calligraphy (even after we got a bit lost and showed up later than our scheduled time). You can tell this is his passion! We had a GREAT time observing and then practicing the fine art. We definitely have a new appreciation for calligraphy after his class. P.S. if you’re reading this and have a connection with the LA Dodgers, Ryusho would be honored to perform his art some day at Dodger Stadium, and meet national hero Shohei Ohtani. Ryusho is very humble, but his resume speaks for itself. Let’s make it happen! :)
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From $49
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).