Calligraphy Culture SHODO Experience in Tokyo
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Would you like to experience the Japanese culture of "Shodo"?
Write your name in Japanese or your favorite word in kanji!
Let's learn the basics of calligraphy, such as how to hold a brush, posture, and how to draw lines. Please experience this as a memory of your trip to Japan!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Calligraphy supplies are also included.
Gratuities
What To Expect
We offer a personalized, small-group Calligraphy Culture Experience in Tokyo for foreign visitors. Would you like to experience Japanese culture through calligraphy? Starting with the basics of calligraphy, try writing your own name in Japanese or your favorite words in kanji. At the end of the lesson, you can take home a autograph board with your own work. We are close to Asakusa and Ueno, and only a 5-minute walk from Iriya Station. We look forward to meeting you!
Options
Calligraphy at a temple
Calligraphy at a temple: Classes will be held at facilities within the temple.
Please note that this is different from the usual location.
Tea and Japanese sweets
Calligraphy Culture "SHODO" Experience in Tokyo
Special workshop
Creating artwork : https://www.instagram.com/p/DMBzqcsz3V_/?igsh=Nm9zNTRkcTF
The theme is “Let's make an original label for plum wine
Duration: 2 hours
Two drinks and vegan snacks
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just what I'd hoped for and more
Stephanie K,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00My family loved our Calligraphy experience with Sachie. She was a wonderful and engaging teacher. Taito was a fun area to explore as well so save time for that.
Must do- I wrote my name in Katakana calligraphy and Google Translate recognized it!
Harsh V,
Dec 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00Loved our teacher! She is very talented, patient, and knows how to teach even an art divergent guy like me! And the setting - 4 students in a cozy classroom in an authentic boarding house - gave the feeling of being in an actual old Nihongo school!
Super recommend!
Giulia B,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Such a great experience! We learned about the different ways of writing in Japanese, practiced basic shapes and then a few words. At the end we learned to write our favourite word on a nice cardboard paper to take home with us. Definitely recommended. The workshop is in the hostel, so you’d have to ask inside.
My Japanese calligraphy experience with Sachie
Domenica P,
Jul 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was a truly awesome and unique experience; it was so interesting to discover more of the Japanese culture through hiragana, katakana and kanji. Sachie, my calligraphy teacher, was so lovely, kind, helpful and insightful; this made it an enjoyable experience. Loved every minute of it and I would definitely recommend it!
Adorable
Meline C,
Jun 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00I was all alone but I loved it, they were adorable and I was able to write everything I wanted. I am now an artist 🧑🎨 who must continue to train but I now have all the weapons in my pocket. 👍 I recommend to everyone 100%
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