[Hyogo, Himeji] Express important words with kanji and calligraphy!
Important Information
- . Age limit: 10~100
- . Activitty cancellation: The event may be canceled due to the organizer's illness or environmental conditions.
- . Precautions: ・If you are late, you may not be able to participate. ・Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Experience details
- Experience fee, equipment rental fee (paper, brush, inkstone, ink, writing pad, paperweight), consumption tax
- Parking fees (actual cost at each location), artwork color paper, fans, tanzaku, folding fans, postcards, etc. - you can choose whatever you like at actual cost.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time.
Wado Shoin
301 Heiwa Real Estate Building, 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
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- Clothing/Belongings: Please take off your shoes as the floor is tatami.
- Rental goods: Brushes, inkstones, ink, and calligraphy paper are all provided free of charge. Colored paper, strips of paper, postcards, etc. are also available, so please purchase what you like at actual cost.
- Within 1 hour
- 60 minutes (experience time 45 minutes)
Description
For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.