Japanese Calligraphy Workshop, Miyajima - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 31.61 USD
Rating: 10 (9 reviews)

Exceptional! Thank you to our host for his kindness and for teaching us calligraphy! It was perfect, thank you so much!

Gregory

Do you want to discover the art of calligraphy? Find out all the secrets of this unique style of writing with a Japanese Calligraphy Workshop in Miyajima. Plus, you'll have the chance to wear a traditional kimono!

Details

Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Calligraphy workshop
Kimono rental (depending on selection)
English–speaking companion

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 6 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 48 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Free cancellation

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Kansai-Hiroshima JR Area Pass

Meeting point

Okeiko Japan Academy

Reviews of our customers

10.0

Exceptional 91 Travelers·9 reviews

May 15, 2026
Gregory
France
Exceptional! Thank you to our host for his kindness and for teaching us calligraphy! It was perfect, thank you so much!
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July 22, 2025
Tania Martínez Mora
Barcelona, Spain
A very entertaining, dynamic, and enriching activity. Yoko helped us understand a little more about Japanese culture and its alphabet. 100% recommende...
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May 13, 2025
Aurelie
France
Excellent, thank you I highly recommend this activity which takes place in a Japanese house with its Zen garden. We had taken the kimono and calligrap...
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May 7, 2025
Lilian
Viña Del Mar, Chile
I loved it. It was an enriching experience that I will continue to practice at home. Our teacher was charming and very patient. I highly recommend it....
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May 31, 2024
Sinai
Spain
The experience was wonderful. We did the activity with a lady named Kyoko and it was incredible. I made it with my brother on our trip to Hiroshima an...
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March 21, 2025
Anónimo
Valencia, Spain
Excellent. It lasts an hour, and you practice writing different kanji. Then you make a gift that you can take home with your art.
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November 4, 2024
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The calligraphy workshop was fabulous. We had a great time and learned a lot. The place is also charming and the women who work there are also very ni...
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September 29, 2023
Francesco
Andria, Italy
Interesting and constructive experience, writing by hand is tiring, but it gives satisfaction when the work is finished. We absolutely recommend it!
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Japanese calligraphy is a form of artistic writing dating back to the 6th century. To discover the art, we'll meet at the Okeiko Japan Academy in Miyajima, located in a 300-year-old Zen temple.

Once inside the center, we'll begin the class by providing you with your brush, made of bamboo cane, and dip its tip in black ink. Then we'll choose a kanji within the choices we'll show you. kana or kanji. You'll find out all there is to know about the art form.

For 30 minutes, you'll learn to write your name with Japanese letters in a unique and calming environment. You'll learn the kana calligraphy style to sign your work. It'll surely be an unforgettable experience.

We'll finish the workshop approximately 30 minutes later.

Rent a Kimono

You also have the option to rent a traditional Japanese kimono while participating in the calligraphy workshop. We'll meet up at the indicated time, and you'll have 30 minutes to choose your outfit and get ready before the class.

Activity Schedule

Depending on your selected option, we'll meet at the following time:

Calligraphy class: the activity will start at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
Calligraphy class + kimono rental: the activity will start at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm

More Workshops in Miyajima

You can enjoy more activities in Miyajima by booking the combo cultural experience. It includes up to three workshops to choose between cooking, a tea ceremony and writing.

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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

We'll finish the workshop approximately 30 minutes later.

Rent a Kimono

Activity Schedule

Depending on your selected option, we'll meet at the following time:

Calligraphy class: the activity will start at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
Calligraphy class + kimono rental: the activity will start at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm

More Workshops in Miyajima

You can enjoy more activities in Miyajima by booking the combo cultural experience. It includes up to three workshops to choose between cooking, a tea ceremony and writing.

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop