Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle
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What makes this class special; ➤ Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!...a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too ) ➤ You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any. ➤ Participate with your child to share the experience and create memories together ➤ Surprise The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen. ➤ Photo Shoot Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai. ➤ Souvenir from the teacher A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift. Please take your work home with you in this bag.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please understand and cooperate with these precautions. We require you to sign a liability waiver before the experience.
- Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, regardless of whether you contact us, we may refuse entry.
- Please use the restroom before dressing.
- As you will sweat easily while wearing hakama or armor and practicing swordsmanship, please arrive dressed as follows:
- Smartphone Photography/Personal photography with smartphones is permitted, provided you do not take selfies or photograph other guests.
- Please refrain from using fixed tripods or recording videos, as these may disturb other guests.
- Activities are conducted in a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, where participants sit in the seiza position (the traditional Japanese sitting posture). However, this may be uncomfortable for international guests who are not accustomed to sitting this way. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you are uncomfortable. For guests who feel they may not be able to sit in the seiza position for an extended period, we will provide a chair for you to sit on.
- What if they don’t speak Japanese? What if they can’t read or write? That’s absolutely no problem! Even a 4-year-old can become a little “calligraphy” artist.Small Brush, Big Imagination! ️ “First Steps: Beautiful Calligraphy” for Children Under the Age Limit
Reviews(58)
A really enjoyable afternoon spent practicing calligraphy whilst dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, learnt a lot and will be continuing with it back in the UK. The tea ceremony was clearly explained and really good fun to serve each other. An aftetnoon well spent!
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that your afternoon with us was well spent and that you plan to continue practicing calligraphy back in the UK—that is the ultimate compliment! 🇬🇧✍️ We're also glad you had fun serving each other during the tea ceremony. Sharing these traditions with you was a true pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you back to Samurai Honor on your next trip to Japan!
This was an incredible experience! Everyone was so friendly, helpful, and kind. We loved every moment!
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that you "loved every moment" with our team. Providing a friendly and helpful environment is part of our code of honor! It was a privilege to share the samurai spirit with you in Osaka. We hope to see you again for more unforgettable memories!
We had a lot of fun learning about the art of Calligraphy! How the way you hold your brush can change the entire shape of your writing. 10/10 amazing experience. Thank you so much!!
Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the "magic" of the brush—how a slight shift in your grip transforms the art. Calligraphy is all about that delicate balance and focus! Knowing you had a 10/10 experience means the world to us. We hope to see you again in Osaka for more creative discovery!
We had a truly wonderful time at the calligraphy and kimono experience. Mau, our calligraphy sensei, was absolutely lovely and a true artist with 17 years of dedication to her craft. Calligraphy is not easy to master yet she guided us with patience and passion while sharing her deep knowledge of the art. She offered many kanji to choose from and also encouraged us to bring our own ideas. The other staff who worked there were equally warm and engaging. They shared some lovely, high quality photos of the activity they took of us and even provided us with souvenir tote bags and a developed photo for us to remember this experience. We really enjoyed ourselves and highly recommended this activity.
Thank you! Mau will be so touched—her 17 years of artistry truly shine when guiding guests through the world of kanji. We're thrilled you enjoyed the creative process and loved the souvenir photos and tote bags! Making your memories in Osaka "fine art" is our mission. Come back and see us again soon!
A great experience with a patient and experienced teacher. We were able to choose our destination and had a nice success. Thank you again.
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing and fun lesson with us. Our goal is to make learning about Japanese culture an unforgettable adventure, and we're so glad you enjoyed every moment. It was an honor hosting you, and we hope to see you again for more "training" in Osaka soon!
We dressed up in kimonos and since we were the only ones, got a personal experience. We ran over time since we were having a good time. We got personal instruction and got included in our package a customized fan, scroll, handbag, and professional level photos. they also sent us home with our practice papers which was cool. Great experience and very nice teacher.
Oh, the experience you have had seems truly splendid. I hear the package included kimono, custom-made fans, hanging scrolls, handbags, and professional-grade photographs. Furthermore, being permitted to take home even the practice paper is an honor, a token of your training. From what I understand, the instructors are well-versed in traditions and fashions from the Azuchi-Momoyama period through the late Edo period, excelling at reviving and conveying that spirit in the modern age. Receiving kind guidance from instructors through individual instruction, it was truly delightful, delightful indeed, to have an experience so engrossing you lost track of time. Moreover, SamuraiHonor provides English interpretation and explanations, allowing overseas guests to deeply learn the heart of Bushido. The experience you gained is truly the honor of Bushido; I hope you will continue to cherish that spirit.
This was such a fun and intimate experience. We learned the culture, they were very helpful and kind! The hospitality here is amazing and I would definitely recommend or try one of their other experiences. Next time I will do the tea ceremony. Thanks for such a great experience and for being so inviting!
Well, it seems it was a truly heartwarming experience. To have learned about the culture, experienced the kindness and cooperation of the staff, and above all, fully savored the "omotenashi"—this is truly commendable. Next, you shall challenge yourself with the tea ceremony? Well then, the profound mysteries of the tea ceremony are also deep. Lift your head high and approach it with confidence. May this "wonderful experience" serve as nourishment as you walk the even deeper path of Bushido. I, too, find this encouraging. I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
Great experience for this last day in Osaka! My daughter (9 years) and I loved the calligraphy activity. Everything was perfect, the welcome, the people present were very pleasant and smiling. The photographer is very professional and took great photos. I am impressed by the Price quality ratio of this activity.
Dear Fanny, Sorry for writing in English. Thank you very much for your compliments. Also, we’re so happy such lovely customers like you visit us! Both of you wrote so beautiful calligraphy. And, both of you were so charming, too. So, I cannot forget your smile, too. Whenever you remember Osaka, if you remember us, it’s really honor. Calligraphy teacher, Kaori
Highly recommend for anyone travelling in osaka who wants to learn and experience Japanese culture! great experience all around, no notes :)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We were truly delighted to see your enthusiasm for kimono and how sincerely you practiced with such dedication. We are also deeply grateful for your kind recommendation of our shop. Your continued support means a lot to us and encourages us to keep doing our best. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon.
This was an interesting and challenging experience. It required patience, calm and the willingness to learn quickly, make mistakes and above all, PRACTISE! I was impressed with the preparations and the carefully managed sequence of this ‘learning’. This would take a lifetime, but for this taste of calligraphy it was excellent. My only problem was that the final section of the directions was extremely vague; this needs a simple addition like ‘… then cross the street and walk through the railway underpass, then turn left.’ Otherwise useful map. Thanks.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the unclear directions. We truly appreciate that you took time out of your day to join our calligraphy experience. It makes us very happy to know that you were able to feel and discover various things through calligraphy. Your sincere effort and enthusiasm during practice were also very inspiring for us. Thank you once again.
