Create Your Own Daruma | Asakusa Calligraphy Experience

Located in the heart of Asakusa, just a 1-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station. Enjoy a traditional Daruma doll painting experience—a beloved Japanese lucky charm! Paint your own one-of-a-kind original Daruma while making a wish, and learn about the fascinating history and culture behind it. Take home a symbol of good luck and traditional Japanese culture as the perfect souvenir of your Tokyo trip.

1. Learn about the history and meaning of Daruma dolls (approx. 5 minutes)
2. Practice the basics of calligraphy (approx. 10 minutes)
3. Create your own original Daruma doll (approx. 40 minutes)

First, you will learn about the history and meaning of Daruma dolls, which are symbols of good fortune.
Afterwards, you will practice the basics of calligraphy and how to write kanji characters using a brush pen, experiencing the beauty of Japanese characters.
Finally, you will choose your favorite Daruma doll from a variety of types and colors, and freely decorate it by writing your name, wish, and your favorite kanji characters.
The completed, one-of-a-kind lucky Daruma doll can be taken home with you, making it a special memento of your trip to Japan and a great souvenir.