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[Kyoto] Kyoto : calligraphy experience (shodo )
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- Overview
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- Unleash your inner artist through the timeless beauty of Japanese calligraphy in the heart of Kyoto!
- first offers an immersive and beginner-friendly calligraphy experience specially designed for international travelers.
- In this hands-on workshop, you will:
- • Learn the history and meaning of kanji characters
- • Practice writing with a traditional fude brush and sumi ink
- • Receive guidance on proper posture, brush technique, and stroke order
- • Create your own original calligraphy on a shikishi board (which you can take home as a unique souvenir)
- Optional add-ons include writing on a traditional sensu folding fan (+¥1,500) or uchiwa flat fan (+¥800)—perfect for gifts or keepsakes!
- All instruction is available in English.
- No prior experience needed—just curiosity and creativity.
- Come and experience a peaceful, artistic moment in Kyoto’s historic district, and leave with a piece of Japan made by your own hands.
- What to expect
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