Small Group Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Experience

Join a friendly, certificated master calligrapher in a Japanese restaurant for a casual, immersive Kanji workshop. No prior knowledge needed.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tokyo Monjayaki KURAYA - Discover and experience the art of Japanese calligraphy, known as “SHODO”!!

Learn under the guidance of a certified master calligrapher!!

You will practice using a traditional Japanese brush to write:
・Your name (or nickname) in Japanese
・A Japanese word (or your favorite word)

We invite you to experience the traditional way of writing Japanese characters and deepen your understanding of Japanese calligraphy and culture.

If you don’t mind, one of your artworks will be displayed on the restaurant wall like an autograph. You can proudly show it off to your friends when you visit the restaurant together!!

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • English guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

It is even rare for Japanese people to learn how to write the Japanese letters (Kanji) by a certificated master calligrapher. However, we want you to experience it casually and enjoy it!! You do not need to have any knowledge about it. The place for workshop is in a Japanese restaurant, so you can feel Japanese atmosphere while the activity!!

The teacher (Sensei) is really friendly, so you can try calligraphy casually!! We will make the model of letter before you start to write or anytime during the workshop. Also, if you do not know any Japanese words, you can ask us and we will translate to Japanese words!! We can even make your Japanese name too!!

Location
Tokyo Monjayaki KURAYA
Use the stairs : exit 34 at Ikebukuro station and go to North to Sunshine Chuo Dori. Turn right onto Sunshine Chuo Dori and Turn right past the Ootoya Gohandokoro Ikebukuro East Exit branch on the right. The restaurant is ahead on the left. Please go up the stairs to 3rd floor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Raqueldm
Jul 5, 2024
Great activity in Tokyo - Ayala was a great teacher. The workshop was for my daughter and me alone in the salt of a traditional restaurant and we had a great time. We learned to write our name and practiced a word we chose and then took with us as a memento. We had a great time. Besides, my daughter really enjoyed this activity.
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Hgaspen
Jun 30, 2024
A great experience in Tokyo - We had a such a nice time and our host was so kind, patient and helpful. This is a great way to get out of the sun or rain for a couple of hours and we enjoyed every minute of it. We get to take home a souvenir wooden sake box that we wrote our choice of calligraphy on. And we have so many papers to take home with our practice calligraphy on it. Maybe we will frame our best one! Great little neighborhood with restaurants.
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Nolanryan_r
Jun 4, 2024
Relaxing Art Experience - The teacher is experienced and knows how to get a lot from her pupils. I thoroughly enjoyed learning calligraphy. The experience was interesting. This takes place in a restaurant in it's off hours. If it seems a little quiet you're probably in the right spot.
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Elines948
Apr 15, 2024
Wonderful experience in Japan - I had the pleasure of learning calligraphy with Ayaka and it was a rewarding experience. Her passion for the art form is infectious and her experience is unparalleled. She manages to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where students can thrive. I highly recommend it to anyone traveling through Japan
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Trek35168343428
Apr 15, 2024
Calligraphy workshop incredible experience. - Learning calligraphy with Ayaka was an incredibly enriching experience. Her expertise, patience, and personalized approach make learning the art form enjoyable and accessible. Ayaka fosters a supportive learning environment and provides invaluable feedback, resulting in visible improvements with each session. I sincerely recommend that everyone have this experience with her when they visit Tokyo, mainly because it is part of Japanese culture.
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Chinatsuiwamoto
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful Japan experience !! - It was my first experience to learn calligraphy was fan time. And also she was really nice. She taught us how to write kanji and my name in Japanese. I definitely recommend that to you guys!!
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Th_op727
Apr 2, 2024
Wonderful introduction in the calligraphy world - It was truly a wonderful experience. We got to learn the history of calligraphy, pitched by a really kind and patient person, in bonus in a flawless English ! Using ink and those big brushes was incredibly thrilling, and we were able to practice a lot before doing our last strokes on a beautiful board that we all took home as a perfect souvenir of this amazing time Truly an experience worth spending any money for !!
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Joshtp6135at
Apr 1, 2024
Your own name in Japanese characters - We had a great time learning how to write my own name in Japanese characters. The instructor was really nice and helpful! They displayed our drawings in their restaurant so we can see them when we visit them again. I would definitely recommend.
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Kevinmyd
Apr 1, 2024
A Dynamic Introductory Lesson! - Diving into Japanese writing was a blast! The intro lesson was a mix of fun and learning, with our instructor making it all easy to grasp. Each stroke felt like uncovering a hidden story, and mistakes were just part of the adventure. By the end, eager to dive deeper into this cool aspect of Japanese culture. Trust me, if you're curious about Japanese writing, this lesson is a great starting point!"
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Tousifhabib
Apr 1, 2024
Great Calligraphy Workshop! - think it was a fantasy experience and Ayaka did a great job in guiding us through the calligraphy class. Fantastic host and I highly recommend it!
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