浅草の寺院でのプライベート日本語書道体験

Wonderful experience that makes you disconnect from the bustle of Tokyo and leaves you feeling totally at peace. The monk who accompanies you wonderfully, answers all the questions, guides you in an easy way in the calligraphy, and participates in your songs in the temple. Recommended 100%. Unique and authentic experience that we will always remember! He also speaks perfect English but also uses the translator and makes everything easy!

Taki was perfectly engaging in this experience. He shared with us the roots of Buddhism while connecting it to calligraphy. We learned the basics of traditional Japanese calligraphy (with a brush) and utilized these skills as we meditated in a form consistent with one of the ways of buddhist practice. His English was amazing. Taki had a great calmness but also a compelling interest in us, and his craft. We will be practicing our calligraphy with hopes to show him what we've learned next time we are in town!

The calligraphy lesson was a real treat: Taki is attentive and empathetic, speaks excellent English, and is a highly talented teacher. The part of the lesson in front of the altar is almost ‘mesmerising’: Taki sings whilst we are all focused on transcribing the sutras. Truly moving! Thank you, Taki!

I had a great time this afternoon learning calligraphy with Taki. He was very informative, great to speak with and happy to answer any questions. I especially like the take home of my own calligraphy. Great way to finish my trip. Highly recommend.

I first participated in the calligraphy class and I really enjoyed the experience. The temple grounds are very beautiful, and you can even see the garden from inside while practicing calligraphy, which creates a really calm and special atmosphere. The calligraphy itself was a lot of fun, even as a beginner, and everything was explained clearly. We also had some tasty green tea and a chance to learn a bit about Buddhism,. I think it’s also quite rare to find an English-speaking monk, so this is a great opportunity especially for foreign residents or visitors in Japan. I would definitely recommend it!

Amazing activity, highly recommend! I learned more about the culture, religion, and monk life. It was also relaxing

Thank you, Venerable Taki for making this such a beautiful and enlightening experience for me during my first visit to Japan. Thank you for your patience, grace and kind spirit while teaching me the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy and meditation. An absolute must do experience for those visiting Japan. You won't regret it.

A lovely experience! Taki is so welcoming and patient with his instruction in the calligraphy class and happy to answer questions about Buddhism. The meditation was a great insight into the faith and I really enjoyed the peace the temple environment exuded. I had a great time and I will be recommending to all my friends when they visit Tokyo. Thanks Taki

During my trip to Japan, I was not only looking to explore the cities and beautiful landscapes of the country, but also to experience its culture and traditions. This experience was truly special. From the very beginning, Taki welcomed us warmly and made us feel comfortable and at home. Together with my sister, we had the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture, its writing, and some of its traditions. The place itself is also incredibly beautiful and creates the perfect atmosphere for this experience. We left with very special memories from this moment. I would absolutely recommend it. If you have the chance to add this experience to your itinerary, don’t miss it!

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I had a great time. Taki spoke good English and gave clear instructions. The lesson was easy to follow, and being able to see him demonstrate up close helped with picking up the writing motions required. The temple is also pretty and serene. Copying the sutra while he chanted was actually excellent practice, so I wish he'd let me do that before writing on the board to take home instead of after. He was very kind and kept saying it looked fine (it did not) and there's no pressure (there is! Plenty! It's not erasable!), but I wanted more practice before the final! Great activity for a break between/after touring.

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