Let's experience calligraphy in YANAKA / Taito-ku / TOKYO !!
Summary
Explanation on Shodo (5min)
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.
Practice basic strokes (20min)
Practice some very basic strokes that form Japanese Kanji (Characters) : Vertical, horizontal, diagonal and more.
Practice copying example kanji.
Practice your favorite word (20min)
Choose your favorite kanji (Character) and practice.
Hands-on experience to write beautifully by yourself.
Write it on shikishi (traditional card) (10min)
Write your favorite word on shikishi. We apply Rakkan (traditional stamp) to complete.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?
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
What’s included?
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Experience fee and Parting gift (Shikishi boad) -
All Fees and Taxes -
Private transportation
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
In Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, we offer a menu of Japanese culture experiences for foreign visitors to Japan. Yanaka is visited by many foreigners, making it a very popular spot.
A base called “YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center” is located near the center, and various Japanese cultural experience programs such as tea ceremony, ikebana and calligraphy are offered at our base or the surrounding area.
For details, please refer to our website and Google map.
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