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- Duration 1h
Calligraphy (Shodo) in YANAKA
In the YANESEN calligraphy classroom deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.
The everyday use of brushes has almost disappeared.
We hope you will calm your mind by experiencing this ancient Japanese tradition
Price:
2people～5,800 JPY/person. 10people or more 4,800 JPY/person. 1person only 8,800 JPY .
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※ Same day reservations are only possible if made from (+81)3-5834-7025
※ If you want to book more than 10, please tell us through here.
Voices
- "Taught a lot about Background history and development of calligraphy."
- It was a great session with a professional teacher who not only taught us the basics of Japanese calligraphy, but also the background history and development of calligraphy to its current form.
This is a must-do activity for any foreigner visiting or living in Tokyo.
I will definitely take more lessons when I visit again!
-Penny
from UK
- "The experience was really enjoyable!"
- The experience was really enjoyable!!
The calligraphers were very nice and very helpful, they explained us the process and each move slowly, and sometimes multiple times so that I could fully comprehend it. If I still struggled, the instructor would take my hand and guide me.
thanks for polite and wonderful time!
- Emma,
from France
Schedule
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Explanation on Shodo (5m)
Explanation of brush, paperweight, Sumi(ink), Suzuri(ink well), Hanshi(thin paper). We explain how to hold and care for a brush before you write.
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Practice basic strokes (20min)
Practice some very basic strokes that form Japanese Kanji (Characters) : Vertical, horizontal, diagonal and more.
Practice copying example kanji.
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Practice your favorite word (20min)
Choose your favorite kanji (Character) and practice.
Hands-on experience to write beautifully by yourself.
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Write it on shikishi (traditional card) (10min)
Write your favorite word on shikishi. We apply Rakkan (traditional stamp) to complete.
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Have your name writter in Kanji (Time permitting) (5min)
As a parting gift receive a card in Kanji by our professional calligrapher.
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※ Same day reservations are only possible if made from (+81)3-5834-7025
※ If you want to book more than 10, please tell us through here.
Experience Detail
| Price | ■ Private lesson 2people～5,800 JPY/person. 10people or more 4,800 JPY/person. 1person only 8,800 JPY. Max.20 people. Above prices include: - The calligraphy lesson by instructor. - You write special card = Sikishi (traditional card) with your choosing word. - Instructor fee. * 10% tax will be added. |
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| Duration | About 1 hour total |
| Restriction | - This activity is wheelchair accessible, please ask more details. |
| Option | ・Print to T-Shirts : Additional 5,800JPY each |
| Required items | Comfortable clothing |
| Notes | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : - Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. - If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee. - Please feel free to take photos throughout the experience. PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY : -We will send you a SQUARE invoice mail for payment as soon as your preferred experience program and date and time are confirmed. Please make the payment. -It is possible to pay according to the payment method of SQUARE paymant such as credit card, debit card. We do not accept with cash payment, same-day payment, postpaid. -Payment must be completed by 5p.m Tokyo local time on the day 2 days prior to the your reserved date and time. -Any cancellations made less than 48 hrs in advance(local time) will be charged the full booking amount. -Email confirmation will be sent once payment is received. |
Venue
- YANESEN Tourist Information &Culture Centre.
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Access
- YANESEN Tourist Information &Culture Center.
ADD
Yanaka3-13-7,
Taitou-Ku ,
Tokyo,110-0001
- +81 (0)3 5834 7025
- ・The route from the station
[JR (Yamanote Line)]Nippori Station Exit the North Gate,West Exit(for Yanaka).12min [Subway(chiyoda Line)] Sendagi Station Exit the No.2 Exit.5 min.
・The experience place is 5 minutes walk from the place above.
- YANESEN Tourist Information &Culture Center.