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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Step into the elegant world of Shodō, Japan’s traditional art of brush writing.
In this completely private lesson, held inside a welcoming Kyoto home, you’ll be guided by a calligraphy master with over 55 years of experience. No other guests will join your session, allowing you and your companions to enjoy an intimate and authentic experience in a calm, homely atmosphere.
Learn the proper brush techniques, feel how the calligrapher’s state of mind shapes each stroke, and create your own beautiful kanji. Choose a favorite character from a wide selection and add your name in Japanese beside it — a unique keepsake of your time in Kyoto.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The class takes place at a private residence near Nijo Castle (exact address provided after booking). A detailed map and photos of nearby landmarks will be shared to make finding the house easy.3min walk from Nijo Castle and Kyoto subway Tozai line [Nijojomae] station.
What to expect
This private class, held in a welcoming Kyoto home, is led by a calligraphy master with over 55 years of experience. You and your companions will have the instructor’s full attention — no other guests — for an intimate, authentic session in a calm Kyoto atmosphere.
Discover the quiet beauty and flowing rhythm behind each brushstroke as you create elegant kanji. Even if you’ve never held a calligraphy brush, you’ll learn the right techniques, see how the artist’s state of mind shapes the work, and enjoy writing characters as Japanese students do.
Choose a favorite kanji and add your name in Japanese, creating a keepsake to take home — a lasting memory of Kyoto.
Please wear or bring clean socks; entering the tatami room without socks is considered impolite.
Children under 12 cannot be accommodated.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we won’t be able to start, and refunds cannot be offered.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 12 years old cannot be accommodated to maintain a quiet learning environment.
- If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the class cannot be offered and refunds are not available.
- Offered in English and Japanese.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 12 years old cannot be accommodated to maintain a quiet learning environment.
- If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the class cannot be offered and refunds are not available.
- Offered in English and Japanese.
- Please wear or bring clean socks — entering the tatami room barefoot is not permitted.
- For delays due to public transport or weather, please contact us as soon as possible.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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