Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Osaka

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the calligraphy experience of traditional Japanese culture.

With 27 years of experience as a calligraphy instructor, I will provide you with easy-to-understand and detailed instruction.

We will talk about Japanese letters, explain how to use calligraphy tools, and teach you the basics of how to use a brush. Then, students choose one of the 16 kanji that are popular overseas, practice it, and write it on a Japanese board. Sign your name, place it in a special art frame, and your original work of art is complete. You can take it home, so please display it at home. At the end, enjoy green tea and Japanese sweets, and take a commemorative photo. It will be a wonderful memory for you.

The event will be held on the first floor of a hotel in Shinsaibashi, the center of Osaka. It's very convenient, just 1 minute walk from the subway station.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Experience content Japanese traditional culture, calligraphy experience Let's try to write your favorite Kanji which you choose! Japanese calligraphy is a traditional art that lasts over a thousand years. Also, it is a wonderful character art in which the mind appears. Why don’t you concentrate your mind and experience the Japanese calligraphy peacefully? Then you can take home your own original work which you have completed by yourself. Steps of Experience Course Step 1, the story of Japanese culture calligraphy Step 2, How to use calligraphy tools Step 3, Host shows demonstration by calligraphy brush usage Step 4, Guests would choose their favorite Kanji prepared from popular Kanji samples. Step 5, Guests start experience treating the calligraphy brush. Step 6, the guest have completed their own original art work at the end. (special board 242 × 273 mm) Step 7, To finish, setting on your art work into the display case as a hanging scroll of calligraphy. It is foldable and good for portable. Let’s enjoy appreciating your work and taking a photo while tasting Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets which we presents you to feel Japanese culture. Other things to note

What‘s Included

Green tea, Japanese sweets

Brush, ink, inkstone, paper, Japanese art frame, apron

Options

Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Osaka

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful and fun caligraphy
F238WHkrisp,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ryusho and his caligraphy class were wonderful! It was an engaging and creative experience that was thoughtfully curated. Thank you Ryusho!
Ryusho and his caligraphy...
Kristina P,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ryusho and his caligraphy class were wonderful! It was an engaging and creative experience that was thoughtfully curated. Thank you Ryusho!
Great experience!
N3598TAcarolineb,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I couldn’t wait to discover calligraphy, it’s done. I was lucky enough to have a class where I was alone, Ryusho first introduces us to the art of calligraphy, then asks us to choose a word! We do a few tests and then we can walk away with it! Great experience, I recommend!
Great!
schoutenrichard163,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a really great experience! We loved every minute of it, and you go home with a great souvenir.
Highly recommend!
zvrkut,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the calligraphy experience as a mum-daughter activity and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very knowledgable and extremely patient teacher led the way and we managed to create a very nice keep sake to take home.
Incredible experience with the calligraphy course!
V5661KJirinak,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible experience with the calligraphy course! It was a fascinating introduction to the Japanese writing system, followed by helpful and attentive guidance during the practice session. Both my daughter and I were glad and had a unique experience we would surely continue! At the end of the lesson, we were offered a cup of green tea and some traditional Japanese sweets 🍡 Thank you to the Master for your knowledge and patience 😊
Great activity while in Osaka!
mmg987654321,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Would definitely recommend for group or family looking to do a cool activity while in Osaka! Excited to bring our artwork home and display to remind us of our trip to Japan!
A perfect way to start or end a trip in Japan
markussM6277NK,,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our class was private, so it was just my wife and I. Ryusho was incredibly patient with teaching us both the history of Japanese calligraphy (even after we got a bit lost and showed up later than our scheduled time). You can tell this is his passion! We had a GREAT time observing and then practicing the fine art. We definitely have a new appreciation for calligraphy after his class. P.S. if you’re reading this and have a connection with the LA Dodgers, Ryusho would be honored to perform his art some day at Dodger Stadium, and meet national hero Shohei Ohtani. Ryusho is very humble, but his resume speaks for itself. Let’s make it happen! :)
Creating a beautiful memory
752sybillel,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was very lucky and booked the course as the only one. I received personal guidance from a very sympathetic and passionate master of his field. I'm looking forward to hanging the calligraphy.
Great experience
Marijn R,,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
it was a great experience. he explained everything, including the history, well and was very good at teaching us how to do calligraphy.