A Unique Calligraphy Experience in Kyoto.

Kyoto, Japan

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket

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Overview

What's Included

tools

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sights Kyoto
2-chōme-255 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0801, Japan

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/21/2025 - 04/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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This is THE calligraphy experience you're looking for

Estelle_T, Jul 2025

I searched a number of different calligraphy offerings before I found this one, and was drawn to the professionalism and experience of the teacher. I had hoped for a private lesson and was pleasantly surprised that when I reached out with a booking request for one, the teacher had made a time slot just for me, even though it wasn't advertised as a private class (as I understand it, it isn't guaranteed, so I appreciate that she made the effort to make that happen). She was very flexible with the time and place options, even offering to come to my hotel if the hotel allowed it, and that gave me the opportunity to fit my schedule around nicely with this activity. Her manners and kindness were above my expectations, and I was grateful for her patience while I followed her instructions slowly as a first time learner, but was most of all impressed by her master of the art. It was clear she had spent decades committing to calligraphy and it was an honor to have her time first hand to witness that knowledge up close. When she let me use the large horse brush, that was the cherry on top, and I have a video of myself with it that I can now share with my friends. She let my mother sit and watch with us even though she wasn't signed up for the class, which was very thoughtful of her. I encouraged her to take her classes overseas to the UK and the USA, because they are a spectacle, especially when she gets out the horse brush and does it herself - it's a performance. This is a must do in Kyoto.