Japanese Calligraphy: Asakusa Workshop

Discover Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa, Tokyo. Master brush techniques and create your own art piece in a historic setting. Perfect for all skill levels.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa - Experience the elegance of Japanese calligraphy with our Asakusa calligraphy session in one of Tokyo’s most historic areas. This 1–1.5 hour cultural workshop in Tokyo is ideal for beginners and travelers eager for an authentic cultural experience, as it offers instruction from a skilled teacher in the art of brush…
What's Included
  • Souvenirs
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Dive into the vibrant tradition of Japanese calligraphy with a workshop in Asakusa, a historic area in Tokyo. In a 1 to 1.5-hour session, a skilled instructor will lead you through fundamental techniques, including brush control and stroke order. Try your hand with traditional brushes and a modern fude pen, enabling both classic and modern artistic…

Location
Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa
Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa, 5th floor of the building. Use your google map, and type "Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sandra_m
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent calligraphy lesson - I booked the last lesson of the day and was surprised to find that I was the only attendant. Mei was the teacher and started with a brief history of calligraphy in Japan and explained why it was so important in the country, she also gave a brief summary of her training (15 years and counting). She demonstrated the various strokes and helped me practice them, even guiding my hand when I started twisting the brush. I then chose a kanji to copy and she wrote out my name in katakana for me to copy. She had two copies of each kanji, one to go under the practice paper to trace and one that had the stroke directions and order. After practicing I then chose a piece to paint my final kanji and name on. The whole lesson was wonderful with a patient, passionate and funny teacher, the time flew by and doing the work was calming and mindful. I cannot recommend this experience more highly, if I had more time in Tokyo I would go back again.
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I4315uzsandram
Apr 6, 2026
Calligraphy in Asakusa, highly recommended - The lesson was an hour and a half at 5 pm. I was very fortunate to have the teacher, Mei, all to myself. She was very knowledgeable and has great pride in her art. I learnt a brief history of calligraphy in Japan and spent a pleasant and calming time practising strokes before creating my own piece of calligraphy art. This is an excellent class with an excellent teacher in Mei.
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Carlosmn8134ec
Apr 6, 2026
Amazing calligraphy lesson - The experience was superb. Mei, the teacher, does an interesting introduction about calligraphy, kana and kanjis. Later she teaches you about the traces and how to write. It was an amazing and relaxing experience. Thank you Mei!
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Danielbd3702ki
Apr 4, 2026
An amazing experience! - Was such a fantastic experience, would 1000% recommend. Meei was so welcoming and a great teacher, very patient with me!
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David
Apr 4, 2026
Friendly, fun and informative. Would definitely recommend this class - Mae was exceptionally friendly and knowledgable about Caligraphy and was very helpful and kind when helping us create our own
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Graham_b
Apr 1, 2026
Japanese Calligraphy - Brilliant new experience, learned new skills and lots of historical background. A good choice of names and words to create
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Northstar33133000270
Apr 1, 2026
A rich experience - Mei provided a fascinating and fun guide to calligraphy. We finished by creating our own artistic scrolls. We would recommend this activity as a way to engage with Japanese culture.
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Franckkermarrec
Mar 31, 2026
Brilliant calligraphy workshop, memorable ! - Wonderful experience as a family (including a 7 years old) with the kindest lady telling everything about calligraphy history, techniques and a long practice session. We brought back home our very own piece of art ! Wonderful experience. Highly recommended, in the heart of Asakusa !
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Brianst8398wp
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend! - My daughter and I had a class w Mei. She was wonderful. Warm and patient. Really enjoyed this rich experience.
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Ulrich_e
Mar 29, 2026
Great experience! - Really awesome experience! Our instructor Mei was so knowledgeable and a phantastisch teacher. We learned quite a bit about Japanese writing culture and history, the idea behind calligraphy. And we were able to execute this art as well, with high quality tools and materials . Athbthe end all of us created some fine wall piece that we could take home - but most of all we developed a tiny bit of understanding for the art of calligraphy, and why it is connected to reaching Zen states. Really inspiring and most interesting, thank you so much, Mei!
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From $50
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).