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Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$45.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

What makes this class special;

➤ Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!...a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too )

➤ You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any.

➤ This class will be hold in our Japanese tea room with beautiful tatami floor.

➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.

➤ Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai.

➤ Souvenir from the teacher
A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift.
Please take your work home with you in this bag.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Kimono experience Calligraphy
Duration: 1 hour
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]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Lessons from introductory to professional
  • English Interpreter Assistant
  • Patience
  • Shodo Tools
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Taste matcha, a traditional Japanese popular beverage. Quench your thirst with iced green matcha tea during the summer months.
  • Pick-up and drop-off service at hotels and designated locations

Meeting point
1, 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. 2, 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. 3, 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.
Return details
1, 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. 2, 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. 3, 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.

Activity, 0
➤ Preparation
Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono.

Activity, 1
➤ Mindset and tools
You will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between calligraphy as a form of decorative writing that exists overseas and Japanese Shodo.

Activity, 2
➤ Learn and practice how to hold the brush and use the tools

➤Kanji
Choose your favorite Japanese kanji to challenge yourself. Kanji, which has been selected as "the most difficult language to learn," has various meanings for each character.

Activity 3
➤Learn and practice techniques
Brush movement—brush technique
The most basic brush movements: "tome," "hane," and "harai"

Activity 4
➤ Kanji practice
You will learn the stroke order of the kanji you selected earlier.

Activity 5
➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.

Activity 6
➤ Final Draft
Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far.

Activity 7
Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo.

➤ Souvenir from the teacher

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

    Location Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $45.43
    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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