Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Tokyo – Learn Shodo in Historic Yanaka

How about a calligraphy experience during your Yanaka stroll?　

2 persons, 9800 yen per person

3 persons, 9250 yen per person 

4 persons and up, 8500 yen per person 

4000 yen per kid

Private 1-on-1 lesson for 13500 yen

You can also ask the staff if you want your calligraphy work transferred onto a T-shirt, which costs 13800 yen, or your favorite word/name in Kanji on a Shikishi board 3,800 yen.

Discover the spirit and beauty of Japanese calligraphy in a quiet corner of old Tokyo.
This 60–90 minute hands-on class takes place in Yanaka, a charming historic neighborhood near Ueno, known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional feel.

Using brush, black ink, and rice paper, you'll learn how to write selected Japanese kanji characters — perhaps your name, a favorite word like “love,” “peace,” or “dream,” or a character that speaks to your journey in Japan.
Your instructor will guide you step-by-step, starting from how to hold the brush to how to form each stroke with mindfulness and flow.

No prior experience or Japanese knowledge is needed. The experience is suitable for adults and children alike, and it’s a perfect break from sightseeing — meditative, artistic, and deeply cultural.

🖌️ You’ll take home your own calligraphy work — ready to frame or gift — as a meaningful souvenir of Japan.

📍 Location: Yanaka, Tokyo (Taito Ward), near Ueno
🕒 Duration: 60–90 minutes
🌐 Language: English
🧘‍♀️ Level: Beginner friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For: Individuals, couples, families, small groups
🎁 Optional: Write on a special Shikishi board or T-shirt (available upon request with an additional fee)

🪑 Please note: The studio is located on the second floor of a traditional Japanese building, accessed by stairs. Please contact us in advance if you have mobility concerns.

Cancellations 48 hours before the starting time on the participating date will be refunded fully.

Cancellations less than 48 hours before the starting time on the participating date will not be refunded.