Japan · Art & Craft

Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Tokyo – Learn Shodo in Historic Yanaka

1 Hour Round trip from Taito City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn Japanese calligraphy with an experienced, friendly Sensei
02 Beginner-friendly experience for both children and adults
03 Practice basic strokes and your favorite words
04 Create a finished calligraphy artwork on colored paper
05 Take home your work as a memorable souvenir
06 Located in historic Yanaka, ideal for exploring the YANESEN area
07 Held in a traditional old townhouse studio
08 English-speaking instruction included

Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric historic neighborhoods. In this beginner-friendly lesson, an experienced and friendly Sensei will guide both adults and children through the basics of shodo, turning a traditional art form into a fun and memorable cultural experience.

Practice basic strokes, choose your favorite words, and create your own finished piece on colored paper to take home. Set in an old townhouse studio in the YANESEN area, this short hands-on class makes a meaningful break from sightseeing and leaves you with a personal souvenir from Tokyo.

Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tokyo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Japanese Calligraphy Lesson

This is a calligraphy lesson, a cultural experience program offered by the Tourist Information Center in Yanaka. Children and adults can enjoy this program. Calligraphy is considered to be a difficult art, but it can be fun and enjoyable. An experienced, friendly Sensei will teach you how to do it!

Practice basic strokes

Choose your favorite words to practice

Practice many times with fun!

Draw your favorite word on a piece of colored paper.

Draw your favorite words on the colored paper.

Take lots of pictures.

Let's decorate your living room at home.

The work of art you draw will be a wonderful souvenir and a wonderful memory for yourself.

❤︎It is very conveniently located for exploring the YANESEN area.

❤︎Yanaka Ginza St. 100m / 30 sec.

❤︎The studio is in an old townhouse converted into a studio. You can see the life of downtown Tokyo.

❤︎Tokyo Roasted Coffee Shop

is next door to your studio.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Taito City 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All calligraphy materials (brush, ink, paper, practice sheets)
English-speaking instructor
Personal instruction
Final calligraphy work to take home
Printed Kanji character selection sheet (for reference)

What's Not Included

Transportation to/from the venue
Framing or mounting of calligraphy work
Optional card and T-shirt (available with additional fee)

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
🪑 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.

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