Yanesen Tourist Information &Culture Centre.

  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
  • Calligraphy (Shodo)
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Duration 1h

Calligraphy (Shodo)

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 .

Availability Calendar

※ Booking is not confirmed instantly.

Ecperience（Shodo）

2019.8.20 (Tue)
Time Booking
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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.
"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 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

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Schedule

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    Practice basic strokes (20min)

    Practice some very basic strokes that form Japanese Kanji (Characters) : Vertical, horizontal, diagonal and more.
    Practice copying example kanji.

  • 03

    Practice your favorite word (20min)

    Choose your favorite kanji (Character) and practice.
    Hands-on experience to write beautifully by yourself.

  • 04

    Write it on shikishi (traditional card) (10min)

    Write your favorite word on shikishi. We apply Rakkan (traditional stamp) to complete.

  • 05

    Have your name writter in Kanji (Time permitting) (5min)

    As a parting gift receive a card with your name in Kanji by our professional calligrapher.

Availability Calendar

※ Booking is not confirmed instantly.

Ecperience（Shodo）

2019.8.20 (Tue)
Time Booking
10:00～
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11:00～
○
12:00～
○
13:00～
○
14:00～
○
15:00～
○
16:00～
○

※ 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 calligrapy you create (sikishi ＝traditional card)


* 8% tax will be added.
Duration About 1 hour total
Restriction - This activity is wheelchair accessible.
Option ・Wear traditional clothing during the experience!
Kimono：Additional 4,000JPY/person
Yukata : (Children under 150cm height) : Additional 4,000JPY/person
・Print to T-Shirts : Additional 3,800JPY 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 paypal URL for payment as soon as your preferred experience program and date and time are confirmed. Please pay for the payment.
-It is possible to pay according to the payment method of paypal 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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  • YANESEN Tourist Information &Culture Center.
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    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.
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