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[Tokyo] 3 Hours Japanese Calligraphy and Zazen
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13,000 JPY

Overview
  • The Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse in Nishijin, where the streets have remained unchanged since ancient times. After completing the calligraphy experience at Tondaya, participants alone will walk for 30 minutes to Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple, looking at a map.
  • After arriving at Daitokuji Daisenin, participants will visit the temple and experience Zen meditation. The tour ends at Daitokuji Temple.
  • ※Zazen hours vary depending on the season.
  • (Please note that the end time also varies accordingly.)
  • ・March to November: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • ・December to February: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Upon arrival at Daitokuji, please spend time viewing the temple or walking around Daitokuji until your zazen time.
  • ※Please understand that the zazen may be cancelled if there's a conflict with temple events or the inclement weather. As an alternative, we would be pleased to offer you a tea ceremony.
  • ※Please bring socks. (Stockings are not allowed.)
What to expect

14:30-15:30 Meet at the Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya to see authentic kimono designs and drafts, and have a calligraphy workshop. Open your mind and express your individuality in your own unique calligraphy style! We gather at Tondaya, a traditional Kyoto-style townhouse and kimono store, and will explore the designs and drafts for authentic kimono. Afterwards, it is time for a workshop on Japanese calligraphy. Open your heart and express your character by creating your unique calligraphy style!

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