




Kyodo Station in Setagaya Ward is a 15-minute train ride from both Shinjuku and Shibuya. It is a quiet town with Shimokitazawa for old clothes and Gotokuji Temple for beckoning cats along the line. At a public space called Kyodo District Hall, you can experience the Japanese culture of “shodo” (calligraphy) by rubbing ink and posture. Try writing your favorite character or kanji, or your own name with kanji characters. A master calligrapher teaches about 80 students from children to adults, She will teach you in a fun and attentive manner while chatting about Japanese culture and daily life. The works (uchiwa (Japanese fan), shikishi (colored paper), or postcards) that you write will be a wonderful memory of Japan.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $129.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:50 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Excurgo comparison of 4,176 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Calligraphy Experience in Tokyo Writing on Colored Paper lasts about 1 hour.
Prices start at $65 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $129. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 8 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The Kyodo District Hall is about a 5-minute walk from the Kyodo Station ticket gate. Please wait at the reception desk. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calligraphy Experience in Tokyo Writing on Colored Paper | 1 hour | — | $65 | |
Name Writing Calligraphy Experience in Shinjuku Tokyo | 1h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $65 | View |
Experience Japanese Calligraphy with a Great Master in Tokyo | 2 hours | — | $65 | View |
Japanese Experience at Myouka Calligraphy Jiyugaoka TOKYO | 2 hours | — | $55 | View |
Private Paper Drawing Art Workshop in Ueno | 2h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $122 | View |
Tokyo Customized Tour & Calligraphy with Licensed Guide | 6 hours | 5.0 (1) | $216 | View |
Write Your Name & Create Your Own Art | Calligraphy Tokyo | 1 hour | — | $43 | View |