The 6 Calligraphy Classes in Kyoto a First Trip Should Cover

1.Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1h 10m · from $55Our pick

Learn Japanese calligraphy at Kyoto’s Seigan-ji Temple, create a personal kanji artwork, and take home a handmade souvenir.

“This was such a memorable, positive experience! The teachers provided clear, systematic instruction to help our group create our own piece that we then got to take home as a souvenir. My partner and I enjoyed the process of Japanese calligraphy so much that we headed to a local calligraphy shop in Kyoto the next day to pick up a kit that we could use at home. Thank you for the lovely time!”

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2.Japanese Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Learn Japanese calligraphy near Kyoto Station, write your name in kanji, and take home handmade souvenirs in this friendly one-hour class.

“We had an amazing time! The guides were really good at both teaching us the calligraphy in an understandable way, and cheering us on, which made the experience feel very comfortable and fun. They are full of knowledge, so it was really interesting to learn about both the history of calligraphy, and the japanese culture in general. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, and I would really recommend it!”

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3.Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $32Best value

Practice kanji with a patient Kyoto calligraphy teacher, create art on rice paper, and take home a personal souvenir for $32.

“The lesson was very interesting and the teacher explained very well. At the end you can proudly keep your work :)”

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4.Local Home Visit and Japanese Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $66

Learn Japanese calligraphy in a Kyoto home near Nijo Castle, practice kanji with a patient teacher, and take home your own washi artwork.

“Very friendly and professional teachers. Even though we were just starting to learn we could feel the relaxing effect it had on us. For us it was totally worth it.”

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5.Kyoto Ninenzaka : Japanese Calligraphy Class in Townhouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 50 min · from $49

Practice Japanese calligraphy in a Kyoto townhouse near Ninenzaka, with patient guidance, cultural context, and a handmade kanji souvenir.

“Kind and patient but excellent teachers. Short class But fun. We came away with our own handmade Kanji symbol”

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6.Private Japanese Calligraphy in Kyoto – Learn Shodō with a Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $78

Learn Shodō with Kyoto master Aya in a private home class. Practice kanji, write your name, and take home personal artwork for $77.51.

“Unfortunately due to no fault of our own, we could not make the booking on time. We contacted the vendor prior to our time and they refused to offer a refund. They were not able to accomodate us at a future day or time since they stated tRead more”

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