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.
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.
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さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home - Immerse yourself in Shodō, one of Japan’s most ancient and elegant arts.
This exclusive class, hosted in a cozy Kyoto residence, is conducted by a calligraphy expert with over 55 years of experience. You and your group will receive the instructor’s undivided attention — no other…
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さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home - Immerse yourself in Shodō, one of Japan’s most ancient and elegant arts.
This exclusive class, hosted in a cozy Kyoto residence, is conducted by a calligraphy expert with over 55 years of experience. You and your group will receive the instructor’s undivided attention — no other participants — for a personal, genuine session in a serene Kyoto setting.
Experience the serene beauty and graceful rhythm of each brushstroke as you craft beautiful kanji. Even if you are new to calligraphy, you will learn the proper techniques, understand how the artist’s mindset influences the art, and enjoy writing characters just like Japanese students.
Select a favorite kanji and add your name in Japanese, creating a memento to take home — a cherished memory of Kyoto.
Please wear or bring clean socks; entering the tatami room without socks is considered disrespectful.
Children under 12 cannot be accommodated.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the session cannot commence, and refunds will not be provided.

- Private calligraphy lesson with an experienced master
- Guidance on selecting and writing your favorite kanji
- All calligraphy tools rental and paper
- Your finished artwork to take home
- Private calligraphy lesson with an experienced master
- Guidance on selecting and writing your favorite kanji
- All calligraphy tools rental and paper
- Your finished artwork to take home
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Immerse yourself in the refined art of Shodō, the traditional Japanese practice of brush writing. This exclusive private lesson takes place in a cozy Kyoto residence, where a calligraphy expert with over 55 years of experience will be your guide. With no other participants, you and your group can savor a personal and genuine experience in a serene,…
Immerse yourself in the refined art of Shodō, the traditional Japanese practice of brush writing. This exclusive private lesson takes place in a cozy Kyoto residence, where a calligraphy expert with over 55 years of experience will be your guide. With no other participants, you and your group can savor a personal and genuine experience in a serene, home-like setting.
Master the correct brush techniques, experience how the calligrapher’s mindset influences each stroke, and craft your own exquisite kanji. Select a cherished character from a broad array and inscribe your name in Japanese alongside it — a distinctive memento of your visit to Kyoto.
- Children under 12 years old cannot be accommodated to maintain a quiet learning environment.
- If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the class cannot be offered and refunds are not available.
- Offered in English and Japanese.
- Please wear or bring clean socks — entering the tatami room barefoot is not permitted.
- For delays due to public transport or weather, please contact us as soon as possible.
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.