Kagoshima: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

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  • Workshop by a professional calligrapher.
  • Beginner-friendly workshop introduces the art of Japanese calligraphy.
  • Make your clean copy on a shikishi art paper board.
  • Enjoy a moment of concentration and tranquility in a small group.
  • A private option is also available. Please inquire.
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

What to expect

Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy in a serene, authentic setting. This workshop, ideal for both beginners and experienced guests, is led by a professional calligrapher who teaches the essentials—grinding ink, brush techniques, and writing beautiful kanji.

You'll choose a favorite character to practice and create a personal masterpiece on a shikishi art paper board to take home. Set in a quiet private room of a Japanese restaurant, the atmosphere fosters focused creativity.

A foreign-language assistant supports communications, making the experience welcoming and immersive.

The instructor is a professional calligrapher.
The instructor is a professional calligrapher.
The venue is a private room at a Japanese restaurant.
The venue is a private room at a Japanese restaurant.
The calligraphy tools used in this workshop.
The calligraphy tools used in this workshop.
The workshop will be held in small groups of 2 to 6 people.
The workshop will be held in small groups of 2 to 6 people.
The instructor will carefully teach you the basics of calligraphy.
The instructor will carefully teach you the basics of calligraphy.
You can take photos and videos for personal use.
You can take photos and videos for personal use.
Beginners are also welcome to participate.
Beginners are also welcome to participate.
Try your hand at calligraphy by practising with characters that you like.
Try your hand at calligraphy by practising with characters that you like.
A moment of concentration and silence can be enjoyed through calligraphy.
A moment of concentration and silence can be enjoyed through calligraphy.
Fancy cardboard options are available for your clean copy.
Fancy cardboard options are available for your clean copy.

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