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Hands-on Zen Calligraphy & 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya Tour

Kyoto, Japan
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Guided calligraphy experience by a professional instructor
    • Machiya & Kyoto cultural explanation (Machiya Tour)
    • Japanese tea and seasonal sweets
    • Assistance for photography
    • Hands-on practice and all necessary tools
    • Original calligraphy artwork to take home
    • Transportation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
      85-1 Itsutsujichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8446, Japan

      Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • 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.

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    Reviews

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    based on 9 reviews
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    From $51.31

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 17 days in advance.

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