Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Osaka
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Osaka, Japan
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Japanese calligraphy is beautiful, but mastering the brushstrokes and characters is difficult without hands-on instruction. This small-group calligraphy experience in Osaka teaches you the basic skills you need to create your own piece of Japanese art. Choose a kanji character, practice it, then write it on a board, which is then framed for you to take home as a unique souvenir.
- Master a new skill with one-to-one guidance every step of the way
- Get personal attention from your instructor thanks to the small group size
- Enjoy Japanese tea and sweets while you create your artwork
- Leave Japan with a one-a-kind handmade souvenir
What's Included
- Brush, ink, inkstone, paper, Japanese art frame, apron
- Green tea, Japanese sweets
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-chōme-1-3 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0083, Japan
SARASA HOTEL Shinsaibashi Free Space CFlat Easy Access ① 0 minute walk from Nagahoribashi Subway Sakaisuji Line, Exit 5-A of Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line ② 7 minute walk from Shinsaibashi Subway Midosuji Line "South Exit 3" of Crysta Nagahori Underground Mall
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.2:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
5.0
based on 30 reviews
Joanna_E, Apr 2026
Ryusho is an amazing artist and teacher. He took his time explaining Japanese calligraphy and worked with us as a group and then individually to produce a wonderful keepsake to take home. This was a truly wonderful experience. You won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming. And thank you for your wonderful comment. Your words encourage me to continue spreading the beauty of calligraphy to the world. You were very enthusiastic and talented, so you created a wonderful piece of work. Please display it in your home. Thank you.
Kristina_P, Nov 2025
Ryusho and his caligraphy class were wonderful! It was an engaging and creative experience that was thoughtfully curated. Thank you Ryusho!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for coming. And thank you for your kind comments. You are very skilled with the brush and were very enthusiastic, so you have created a wonderful piece of work. Please display it in your home. Thank you.
Emer_M, Sep 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the calligraphy class. It was interesting and engaging and we all left with our own masterpiece at the end! Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hello Emer.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You were good at using the brush, so you made a great piece. Please display it in your room！ Thank you.
Keiko_N, Feb 2024
Ryusho is an amazing calligraphy performer and an experienced teacher!
First he explained about letters, calligraphy, and tools.
Then he taught us how to write one stroke at a time with a brush and we practiced writing. Then he let us choose the kanji we wanted to write.
He held the brush with each of us one by one and helped us to write so that the participants could write well.
He also gave us frames to display our works at the end of the workshop.
I showed off to my familyl and displayed it in my room!
It was a very satisfying and fantastic experience.
I highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Keiko, Thank you for coming to this experience. And thank you for the wonderful review.I'm very happy that you liked it. You were very good at using a brush！We will continue to share the joy of calligraphy!
Vanessa_L, Jul 2024
Wir hatten ja eine richtig tolle Zeit! Zuerst haben wir eine Einführung in die Schriftsprache bekommen. Es folgten ein paar Übungen zu sehen, verschiedenen Strichen, horizontal, diagonal und so weiter. Dann durften wir uns unser eigenes Kanji aussuchen. Nach dem wir dieses Gefühl hatten, durften wir es auf eine richtige Platte übertragen, die wir dann signieren und auch mit nach Hause nehmen durften. Zwischendurch gab es einen Tee und eine super leckere Kirschblüten-Süßigkeit.
Der Kurs ist definitiv weiter zu empfehlen! Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und konnten tolle Einblicke gewinnen!
Unser Lehrer Ryusho hat sich gut vorbereitet und hat selbst auch schon über 27 Jahre Erfahrung! Er war geduldig und wollte, dass wir etwas lernen. Danke für die tolle Erfahrung!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello, Vanessa,
Thank you for enjoying the calligraphy experience and for your wonderful comments!
You all were very skilled at using the brushes and created wonderful works. Please display your works in your room and enjoy them.
We will continue to convey the wonderfulness of calligraphy, a part of Japanese culture, to as many people as possible. Thank you for participating.
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per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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