The 6 Tokyo Calligraphy Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Calligraphy on Kanji Fan & Scroll with Drink

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

At Shodo Cafe 7557, three minutes from Roppongi Station, you learn basic brush strokes with English-speaking instructors such as Kana and Kanako. Write your name or a favorite kanji on a fan and hanging scroll, enjoy a drink, and take home a hanko stamp plus useful souvenirs.

“This was such an amazing workshop! I learned more in this workshop than in many others! The guides were patient and so helpful with teaching the brush strokes. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone interested in Japanese culture!”

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2.Let’s experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75

At the YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center, Sensei Chie or Saori guides you through basic brush strokes, favorite kanji, and a final piece on shikishi paper. Children and adults can join. The one-hour lesson takes place in a converted Yanaka townhouse, with an optional T-shirt creation and photos along the way.

“We were welcomed by our delightful teacher, Saori, who spoke good English and guided us carefully through the technique of using the calligraphy brush to make calligraphy letters. We wanted particular names and she wrote them foRead more”

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3.Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

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

In Shinjuku, an English-speaking guide and professional calligrapher lead you through traditional workwear, handmade ink, brush practice, and kanji name design. Take home artwork on paper, with an optional original T-shirt available at extra cost. Small groups are limited to 10.

“It was an amazingly meditative experience! Our guide Frankie was so nice and helpful, and Sensei Horino taught us the delicate nuances of preparing the ink and drawing the letters, with such inspiration and curiosity. We’re so thankful for taking this workshop 🙏”

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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 $92

Spend four hours with Taka and Keiko in their Tokyo home, beginning with origami and handmade udon before preparing sushi, gyoza, tempura, and Japanese side dishes. Enjoy free drinks, matcha with sweets, and a calligraphy souvenir. This private, family-friendly experience also welcomes vegetarians and vegans.

“Taka and Keiko were amazing from start to finish. They communicated from the time we booked until we arrived. They are really so warm. informative, gracious, knowledgeable, caring, and professional. We learned so much about the food and culture and we can’t thank them enough. They know how to engage people of all age groups. From making origami, cooking udon, cooking tempura, learning calligraphy, and so much more, we had an outstanding and memorable time. Truly one of the best Viator excursions, and we have done a lot of them. Please check out this excursion while in Tokyo, you will not regret it. We plan to keep in touch and…”

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5.Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $33

Join a professional calligrapher in Tokyo for a two-hour English-guided lesson. Change into traditional workwear, grind ink, practice brush strokes, turn your name into kanji, and create artwork. Add your design to an original T-shirt for ¥4,000.

“Amazing experience for our family in Tokyo. It’s a beautiful studio, with an amazing very patient teacher. She took her time with us to make sure we had a great experience. 100% recommended”

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6.Calligraphy Culture SHODO Experience in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $33

At Tokyo Iriya Shodo Club, instructors such as Sachie and Zuisen teach brush handling, posture, lines, and basic Japanese writing. In a group of up to five, you practice your name or favorite kanji word and finish with a calligraphy board to take home.

“I was all alone but I loved it, they were adorable and I was able to write everything I wanted. I am now an artist 🧑‍🎨 who must continue to train but I now have all the weapons in my pocket. 👍 I recommend to everyone 100%”

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