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Calligraphy Experience at an Old House near Matsumoto Castle

Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$183.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The venue is an old private house in a wonderful location in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, with Matsumoto Castle in front of it.

No matter what time of year you visit, you can experience the Japanese art of calligraphy while viewing the beautiful Japanese garden.

A master calligrapher will carefully teach you how to use the tools and manners, so that even beginners can enjoy writing.

You can write your favorite characters on colored paper to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.

It is a great way to display them at home as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir.
Calligraphy Experience at an Old House near Matsumoto Castle
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • 5 sheets of practice paper
  • Calligraphy Tools
  • In person guide: English
  • traveling expenses

We will gather at the castle entrance of Matsumoto City Station.

After gathering, we will drive to the venue “Ikegami Hyakutaketei”.
(about 10 minutes)

After arriving at the venue, I will explain about the trial lesson.

I will write a character of your choice as a model.

After practicing on five sheets of half-sheets of paper, students will be asked to actually write on colored paper.
*The shikishi can be framed and taken home.

The time required is about 60 minutes.

*After the trial lesson, you can visit the Japanese garden and tea ceremony room at the venue.

*Matsumoto Castle is also right in front of the school, making it ideal for sightseeing.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Calligraphy Experience at an Old House near Matsumoto Castle

    Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $183.55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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