Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio

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  • Experience Japanese calligraphy in a Kyoto studio
  • Create your own kanji artwork with brush and ink
  • Practice calligraphy in a traditional tatami room
  • Take home your finished calligraphy as a Kyoto souvenir
  • Enjoy personalized guidance in a small-group setting

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90 Minutes Premium Calligraphy with Kimono

Private - 90 Minutes Premium Calligraphy with Kimono

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NZ$ 58.75

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What to expect

Experience the art of Japanese calligraphy in Kyoto and create your own beautiful kanji artwork to take home!

Step into a traditional tatami-style studio and learn shodō (Japanese calligraphy) with a friendly instructor. You’ll learn how to hold and use the brush, prepare your ink, and practice traditional brush techniques before creating your own finished artwork on Japanese paper.

Choose a meaningful Japanese word or kanji that you like, and with guidance from your instructor, turn it into a unique handmade souvenir of your trip to Japan.

This fun, hands-on cultural experience is suitable for all levels and requires no previous calligraphy experience. Perfect for couples, families, friends, and small groups looking for an authentic and memorable activity in Kyoto.

Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio
Kyoto: Japanese Calligraphy Experience in a Traditional Studio

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Review for: 90 Minutes Premium Calligraphy with Kimono

We had such a great time with Ray. We learned about Japanese calligraphy and how to write in hiragana and kanji. recommended!! instructor: very nice and patient equipment: traditional and high quality

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One of the key experiences in Japan. Here we were able to learn kanji’s history and how to write them. Ray is the best instructor and teach us a lot and in funny way. Highly recommended!

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Review for: 90 Minutes Premium Calligraphy with Kimono

It was a fantastic and authentic experience. Ray is a great teacher, precise and patient. He told us about the origins of writing and we learned the basics of Japanese calligraphy. Fun!

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I so enjoyed this workshop!! The tutur was so nice and patient. Thank you for a wonderful experience! I would remember this workshop for life🙌🙏

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Ray was a great instructor! We had a great time practicing the basics/fundamentals of calligraphy and then he even wrote out our names (if they weren’t done before already). Awesome experience fr

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were honored to be the first reviewer here on klook platform hehe! but brian was very nice and interactive with us all throughout the lesson! we really enjoed and goodluck to you bud!

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A superb experience that I highly recommend! In a small room where kimonos are prepared for you, you quickly learn the origin of Japanese characters before moving on to practice. You learn how to handle ink and brushes, then how to write words of your choice and your first name. With about a dozen spots, the instructor is attentive and available. You leave with your creations and even a small gift that, in itself, repays the price of the lesson! Thank you for everything!

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What a wonderful, authentic Japanese experience. Ray was extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He was patient and took us through the art of calligraphy step by step. I really loved the process of making the ink from the soot and then being able to take home our pieces, even if they were a little amateur. The environment was relaxed and comfortable and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend this wonderful experience, particularly for the price. Thank you for a wonderful morning Ray.

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Very unique and fun experience, the guide is very nice and patient.

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Review for: 90 Minutes Premium Calligraphy with Kimono

Great and unique experience in Kyoto. The instructor is very helpful and knowledgeable. The location is a bit hard to find. You have to go to the parking lot and there is a black house.

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