Tokyo · JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES
Good japanese calligraphy classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Roppongi with matcha, personalized kanji art, a hanko stamp, and thoughtful souvenirs in 80 minutes.
“The calligraphy lesson was so much fun and we made so many great artworks! It was a wonderful activity!”
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka with friendly Sensei Chie or Saori, create a Shikishi keepsake, and enjoy a hands-on Tokyo memory.
“We veryuch enjoyed this experience. It was the perfect amount of time to try something new. Instructors were knowledgeable and helpful!”
Make ink, turn your name into kanji, and paint it on a T-shirt in this calm, English-led Shinjuku calligraphy workshop.
“We had the most insightful time, the most calming and beautiful experience you could ask for when connecting to an ancient language and method of calligraphy. The best. Hero was amazing.”
Make udon, sushi, gyoza, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko.
“Friendly welcome by the hosts and fun activities. A lot of information and nice activities, highly recommended.”
Learn Japanese calligraphy, grind ink, write your name in kanji, and create a personal artwork or T-shirt in a two-hour Tokyo workshop.
“I truly recommend joining this class — it’s friendly, respectful, and leaves you with such a warm and positive feeling, even if things don’t go perfectly.”
Learn Japanese calligraphy near Asakusa with a patient teacher, small groups, and your own kanji artwork to take home.
“Such a great experience! We learned about the different ways of writing in Japanese, practiced basic shapes and then a few words. At the end we learned to write our favourite word on a nice cardboard paper to take home with us. Definitely recommended. The workshop is in the hostel, so you’d have to ask inside.”
Practice Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa, make a personal folding fan, enjoy green tea, and send yourself a postcard for $16.
“We enjoyed so much at the calligraphy workshop. Wonderful experience and personal growth opportunity. Our guide, Mana, explained everything and helped and was extremely hospitable Fully recommend”
Make a custom T-shirt in Asakusa while learning Japanese calligraphy, practicing with a teacher, and creating a personal postcard souvenir.
“Really fun activity ! Mana was an excellent teacher that was really kind and joyful, she was also really knowledgeable and a calligraphy expert!”
Learn Japanese calligraphy with Mei in Asakusa, practice brush strokes, and create a personal artwork using traditional tools and a fude pen.
“This was one of the highlights of my time in Tokyo. I learned so much from Mei. She was so kind and patient. She guided us so well in understanding Japanese calligraphy and how to make the strokes. She also brought the element of patience, meditation and oneness to this experience. The total experience was 2 hours and I wished I could have been there all day!”
Practice Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa with an expert teacher, traditional brushes, a fude pen, and artwork to take home for $40.
“First of all, I was late ( stuck in traffic), and Mei was SO kind and patient and waited for me! She conducted a truncated session for me and it was truly amazing. I think this session was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Mei is so knowledgeablRead more”
Paint a Japanese kanji on a T-shirt or lantern near Tokyo Skytree, with private guidance, tea, sweets, and a handmade souvenir.
“Had so much fun , very lovely lady . Didn’t rush us into finishing our calligraphy. We had a lovely morning tea too 👏👏”
Practice Japanese shodo with master calligrapher Eizuru Matsumura in a small Tokyo studio, with an English guide and your artwork to keep.
“Everyone was so kind and helpful, what a great first experience with calligraphy! Thank you so much for such a wonderful time!”
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