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11 Calligraphy Classes in Tokyo Worth a Day of Your Rail Pass

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The 11 calligraphy classes in Tokyo below are the ones that survive a close look at the price, the timing and what you actually get to see. Start at the top and work down.

Tokyo: Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink - What happens during the 80-minute workshop
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Tokyo: Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink

1.Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 1h 20m · from $53Our pick

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Roppongi with matcha, personalized kanji art, a hanko stamp, and meaningful souvenirs in 80 minutes.

“SO FUN!!!! The amount of time to help you practice kanji and the amount of things you did make it so worth it! The staff were so friendly and the matcha latte was very good.”

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Let's experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !! - Chie and Saori Bring the Right Kind of Help
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Let’s experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !!

Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation - Meeting the guide near Okubo Station
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

3.Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Create your name in kanji, grind real ink, and paint a custom T-shirt in this calm, English-led Tokyo calligraphy workshop.

“Hiromi our calligraphy expert was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. We had ample time to learn different techniques of Japanese calligraphy.”

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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours - Making Udon From Flour to Noodles
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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

4.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $93

Make udon, sushi, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko during this warm 4-hour cultural class.

“This was such a special experience. Take and Keioki are the most gracious of people. It was the most perfect day. The conversation was awesome and we learned so much. Taka even showed us a beautiful street lined with cherry blossom Read more”

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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation - Meeting the guide near Okubo Station
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

Calligraphy Culture SHODO Experience in Tokyo - Choosing between kanji, hiragana, and katakana
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Calligraphy Culture SHODO Experience in Tokyo

6.Calligraphy Culture SHODO Experience in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $33

Learn Japanese calligraphy in a small Tokyo class near Asakusa and Ueno, then take home your own kanji artwork for $33.03.

“Such a great experience! We learned about the different ways of writing in Japanese, practiced basic shapes and then a few words. At the end we learned to write our favourite word on a nice cardboard paper to take home with us. Definitely recommended. The workshop is in the hostel, so you’d have to ask inside.”

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Tokyo:Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa - Starting with hiragana, kanji, and calligraphy basics
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Tokyo:Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa

7.Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $16Best value

Learn Japanese calligraphy, practice kanji, sip green tea, and make a one-of-a-kind folding fan in Asakusa for $16.

“This was my favorite activity during the trip! It was relaxing and almost meditative. The guide was very knowledgeable and beyond encouraging. She let me practice for as long as I wanted. I love that we can write Kanji letters that carry so much meaning and in the end can write a note to ourselves to commemorate this experience and the whole trip. She also gave me a lot of tips on things that I can do in Tokyo on my last day! I 100% recommend this activity to everyone.”

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Tokyo Asakusa:Calligraphy & Make T-shirt Activity - Learning the fude and traditional ink
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Tokyo Asakusa:Calligraphy & Make T-shirt Activity

Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa - Meeting Mei and Getting Comfortable With the Brush
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Tokyo: Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa

Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo - Starting With Brush Grip and Stroke Order
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Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo

10.Asakusa Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $40

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Asakusa with brush and pen practice, personal artwork, souvenirs, and a small group for $40.

“First of all, I was late ( stuck in traffic), and Mei was SO kind and patient and waited for me! She conducted a truncated session for me and it was truly amazing. I think this session was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Mei is so knowledgeablRead more”

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Calligraphy on T-shirt or lantern near Skytree Tokyo - Choosing Between a Shirt, Lantern, and Umbrella
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Calligraphy on T-shirt or lantern near Skytree Tokyo

11.Calligraphy on T-shirt or lantern near Skytree Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $38

Paint a Japanese kanji on a T-shirt or lantern near Tokyo Skytree, with tea, sweets, patient instruction, and a personal souvenir.

“There isn't enough stars to say how amazing this was. The sweet lady who hosted the event was one of the nicest people I've met in my life, let alone Japan. She was very accommodating and hand made a Kanji I wanted to do for me on the spot. She was a fantastic conversationalist, insightful and funny, made it even better. She served little homemade snacks and tea, then to top it off, gave me some extra hand made gifts she made herself. The activity was a LOT of fun and she was very helpful. I can't stress enough how much you should do this activity while in Japan. You…”

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