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Viator · Private tour

Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

4.7(58)1 hour
VIATOR4.5(27)TRIPADVISOR4.8(31)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Additional : Tea Ceremony
  • +Tea ceremony: Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture, and one can expect many changes by studying tea ceremony & calligraphy Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: + Required time: 30 min Total time required: 90 minutes Matcha and Wagashi: Green tea and Traditional Japanese sweets Interpreter needed for Spanish: Required➤ As this applies to specific staff, those interested should inquire about the schedule before making a reservation.
Kimono experience Calligraphy
  • Duration: 1 hour Interpreter needed for Spanish: Required➤ As this applies to specific staff, those interested should inquire about the schedule before making a reservation.
Welcome to the Wagami bijin
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Shodo 60 min Dressing and hair setting time: 30 min. Interpreter needed for Spanish: Required➤ As this applies to specific staff, those interested should inquire about the schedule before making a reservation. Be like a Yamato Nadeshiko.: Collected hair + Kanzashi Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.
Zen in Calligraphy kakejiku
  • Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes: A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese decorative item in which calligraphy or paintings are mounted on paper or cloth, attache Interpreter needed for Spanish: Required➤ As this applies to specific staff, those interested should inquire about the schedule before making a reservation. Souvenir for your parents.: How about a room in your home or a uniquely Japanese". If the customer wishes, calligraphy master can write on the kakejiku

Highlights

Photography - Data sent to designated email address
Taxes ➤ Tips
Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
Traditional Japanese attire (kimono, hakama, etc.)
Lessons from introductory to professional

What's included

Included
Photography - Data sent to designated email address
Taxes ➤ Tips
Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
Traditional Japanese attire (kimono, hakama, etc.)
Lessons from introductory to professional
Not included
Wagami(Collected hair + Kanzashi) *Paid option
Station/Hotel Transfers ➤ Transportation
Other Personal Expenses

Traveller Ratings

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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.

Reviews(58)

4.7
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