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Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm Kumamoto Home
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$162.92
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This program offers a unique opportunity to visit the guide's home and deeply experience Japanese culture through calligraphy and tea ceremony. The guide is a qualified instructor with extensive experience in calligraphy, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement. In a small group setting, you will receive personalized and attentive instruction, allowing you to learn and enjoy traditional Japanese arts in a relaxed atmosphere. During the calligraphy session, you can create your own artwork to take home. Following this, enjoy matcha tea and sweets in the "BONTEMAE" style, seated at a table. Visiting a Japanese home provides a private and intimate space to connect, relax, and experience a serene moment of cultural exchange and healing for both mind and body.
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Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm Kumamoto Home
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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.
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]
- Calligraphy supplies rental
- Matcha/sweets
- Instructor（guide） fee
- Hanging scroll to take home
- Instruction fee, trial fee
- Hanshi for practice copying
- Transportation to the venue
Meeting point
Shinmachi Stop: Kumamoto City Transportation Bureau (Kumamoto City Tram) tram stop. The stop number is B7. B train stops. After booking, you will coordinate with the guide to adjust the arrival time, etc. The guide will welcome guests at the tram stop with a placard.
Return details
Shinmachi Stop: Kumamoto City Transportation Bureau (Kumamoto City Tram) tram stop. The stop number is B7. B train stops. After booking, you will coordinate with the guide to adjust the arrival time, etc. The guide will welcome guests at the tram stop with a placard.
This is an experience recommended for intellectually curious travelers who can fully enjoy Japanese culture in a quiet space for about 3 hours.
9:30AM：Pick-up
The venue will be held at a residence about a 10-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle. We will pick you up at the meeting point (Shinmachi tram stop).
The start time can be adjusted within the available time range of the guide. After applying, you will need to communicate with the guide.
10:00AM~0:30PM：Calligraphy Experience
１. Introduction to the History of Calligraphy.
２. Demonstration (using rice paper).
３.Calligraphy Practice.
Choose a favorite kanji (from the provided examples) and write it.
Write your name (in kanji using phonetic equivalence).
４. Guidance and examples from the instructor.
５. Practice on rice paper.
６. Final version and making a hanging scroll.
0:30PM~1:00PM: Simple matcha tea experience at the table (BONTEMAE)
Matcha tea with traditional sweets.
Interaction and conversation.
Program Ends (approximate).
Expected end time: 1:00 PM, but may vary slightly.
9:30AM：Pick-up
The venue will be held at a residence about a 10-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle. We will pick you up at the meeting point (Shinmachi tram stop).
The start time can be adjusted within the available time range of the guide. After applying, you will need to communicate with the guide.
10:00AM~0:30PM：Calligraphy Experience
１. Introduction to the History of Calligraphy.
２. Demonstration (using rice paper).
３.Calligraphy Practice.
Choose a favorite kanji (from the provided examples) and write it.
Write your name (in kanji using phonetic equivalence).
４. Guidance and examples from the instructor.
５. Practice on rice paper.
６. Final version and making a hanging scroll.
0:30PM~1:00PM: Simple matcha tea experience at the table (BONTEMAE)
Matcha tea with traditional sweets.
Interaction and conversation.
Program Ends (approximate).
Expected end time: 1:00 PM, but may vary slightly.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm Kumamoto Home
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$162.92
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!