Shared Plan
Enjoy the experience together with other guests.
Duration75 min
Adult¥7,700+
Child¥5,800+
*Prices vary by season.
Traditional Calligraphy
Traditional Calligraphy
Encounter the beauty of shodo, one of Japan's oldest cultural arts.
Learn traditional brushwork and create a piece of your own while experiencing calligraphy's distinctive calm and focus. Afterwards, explore JURAKU's 150-year-old machiya and discover the life and history of Kyoto.
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Your Experience
STEP 1
Grind the Ink
Settle the mind while slowly grinding your own ink.
STEP 2
Learn the Brush
Learn the basic movements of the brush from your instructor.
STEP 3
Practise
Move the brush and become familiar with the feeling of each character.
STEP 4
Create Your Work
Choose a meaningful kanji and complete your own artwork.
STEP 5
Machiya Guide
Tour the 150-year-old machiya with your finished piece.
Highlights
Beginner-friendly instruction in the foundations of calligraphy, with comfortable chair seating
Experience the meditative act of grinding ink in the traditional way
Choose a meaningful kanji and take home a finished work with your name and seal
A guided tour of the 150-year-old machiya with Japanese tea and a seasonal sweet
Family-friendly toys are available, with a children's area continuing to expand
