Shodo starts with grinding your own ink and ends, usually, with your name brushed in kanji on something you can carry home, a folding fan or a T-shirt. Classes are short and pitched at beginners; expect the teacher to correct your brush grip more than once.
Experience traditional Japanese calligraphy and create a personalized T-shirt in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with this private, hands-on activity.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Really fun activity ! Mana was an excellent teacher that was really kind and joyful, she was also really knowledgeable and a calligraphy expert!”
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62 reviewsFrom $58.13by Wa-PEN : try Calligraphy and Make the best Souvenir
Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy and make a personalized folding fan in Asakusa with this engaging, hands-on workshop led by friendly experts.
★ 5.0“it was a relaxing time and I was able to take my time and then made a one of a kind keepsake fan to take home. loved it.”
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62 reviews30 - 90 minutesFrom $16by Local Earth
Experience Japanese calligraphy in Tokyo’s Asakusa district with a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, create your own art, and take home a unique souvenir.
★ 5.0“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.…”
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54 reviewsFrom $40.00by Localized Walking & Food Tours
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa in a 90-minute beginner class, then take home your own kanji artwork.
★ 5.0“I was such a good experience! So calming and relaxing! And we make a very beautiful souvenir to bring home!”
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7 reviewsFrom $37.85
Experience authentic Japanese calligraphy and create a personalized folding fan in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, guided by expert instructors.
★ 5.0“Perfect experience. Included a short presentation about the history of kanji Lesson on how to create the ink, hold the brush, and do different strokes Plenty of practice sheets to try different kanji before writing onto a fan I wanted to write Read more”
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6 reviewsFrom $43.00by Wa-PEN : try Calligraphy and Make the best Souvenir
Make a Daruma doll and practice Japanese calligraphy in a 55-minute Asakusa workshop, then take home a personal Tokyo keepsake.
★ 5.0“Nice experience with Kalligraphy (learn to write your name + some words) & designin your own Daruma.”
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6 reviewsFrom $29.15
Old Tokyo survives best in Asakusa, around Senso-ji's gate and the craft shops behind Nakamise.