Tokyo Japanese Calligraphy Experience with a Master Artist
Description
Japanese calligraphy is the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Why not try your hand at this art? “Shodo,” or Japanese calligraphy, is artistically written words that are written in a style that is both artistic and emotionally driven. The art of calligraphy was handed down from China during the 6th and 7th centuries, at which time the Japanese learned how to make brushes, ink, and paper. Soon after its introduction, it became an indispensable skill for educated nobles and samurai, the leaders of Japan. Over time, the appreciation spread to the general public. Now, it can be found not only as works of art but also in things such as New Year's cards and other special occasion writings. This art form is now a part of Japanese culture.
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Keikyu The school is a five-minute walk from Umeyashiki Station on the Keikyu Line. It offers a wide range of instruction from basic to creative calligraphy. The instructor, calligrapher Eizuru Matsumura, is also an artist, lecturer at workshops, events and TV programs, and has created the official logo for the Kyokushin Karate World Tournament pamphlet. He has been practicing calligraphy since he was 31 years old.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Minimum number of participants for booking:2
Reviews(38)
My experience with the calligraphy master, 栄鶴先生 Eikaku Sensei, was exceptional. He is a true artist. Humble, kind, patient and immensely skilled. Having never tried Japanese calligraphy before, through his guidance I was able to produce a keepsake to be proud of. Throughly recommended. ありがとうございます 栄鶴先生。
Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for joining our calligraphy experience and for sharing your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Eikaku Sensei’s kindness, patience, and artistry made the lesson so meaningful, and that you were able to create a keepsake you’re proud of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on a future visit! Best regards, Kyoko
Rie took us around Shaduku for a day . She was a delight and helped us tremendously with getting around the city and train system. She was so patient and sensitive to whatever we were interested in doing. she also helped us with some of our trip planning which was such a bonus as this was our first time in Japan. We HIGHLY recommend her!
Dear Emily, Thank you very much for joining our tour and for sharing your review! We’re very glad to hear that Rie’s guidance, her patience, and her thoughtful support made your first visit to Japan so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your warm recommendation and are happy the day was such a meaningful one for you! Best regards, Kyoko
An artistic director encounter with a creative calligrapher. Our guide helped us to the studio where we enjoyed a full 90 minutes of instruction and practice. It was exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. We highly recommend it and we highly recommend our guide Rie.
Dear Edward, Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo Calligraphy Experience and for sharing your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the creative session with the calligrapher, and that Rie’s guidance to the studio and her warm support helped make the 90‑minute lesson both relaxing and inspiring. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad the experience was such a memorable one for you! Best regards, Kyoko
We had a lovely time learning from a calligraphy master. He was kind and gave great instructions to help us with our own creations.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for challenging Japanese calligraphy! So nice to hear that you had a lovely time with the master. We are very much looking forward to your next visit! Best regards, Kyoko
The calligraphy class I took with Mr. Matsumura was one of the highlights of my trip to Japan! Mr. Mats (as he instructed me to call him), was a great teacher. He gave lots of examples of how to (and how not to) write. He was also very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend this class!
Dear valued guest, Thank you for experiencing Japanese calligraphy with us! It is our pleasure that it became one of the highlight in your trip. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
My son and I had an amazing experience with the calligraphy sensei! He was so patient and gave us great explanations and helpful tips, making the lesson both wonderful and deeply meaningful. We truly felt immersed in Japanese culture. He kindly welcomed us into his atelier, and we could really feel the artistic atmosphere of the place.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing such a lovely message! We're so happy to hear that you and your son had a great time. His patience and dedication to sharing the spirit of Japanese calligraphy are truly inspiring. We hope the memories stay with you for a long time! Best regards, Kyoko
It was a wonderfully inspiring experience by a true calligraphy artist. Authentic and special. Highly recommended for anyone interested in this art form.
Dear Saskia, Thank you for your time to leave a positive feedback for us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Japanese calligraphy. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Very great English speaking support. Good explanations. Good support from the master and repeated verbal motivation. Very pleasant atmosphere. We all had a lot of fun.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you all had fun experiencing Japanese Calligraphy. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Our experience with both Eikaku and Miho was extraordinary. Miho translated and helped to make us comfortable throughout our time of visiting Eikaku Matsumura. Eikaku's talent and artistic abilities were amazing. He helped us to learn a few important Kanji brush strokes. It was so interesting to work with him. I especially enjoyed looking around his studio at his displayed works and through published books with pictures of him and his students and their works. Spending time with Eikaku will remain a favorite experience for me.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your detailed review! We are happy that you decide to try Japanese Calligraphy and also enjoy that experience. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
We had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Japanese calligraphy session in Tokyo, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and guided through the process with care and enthusiasm. The teacher explained the basics of the art form in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, which immediately captured our interest. We had the chance to try it ourselves, following the step-by-step guidance provided. What stood out to us was the teacher’s patience and encouragement. Every stroke we made was met with constructive and positive feedback, which boosted our confidence and made the learning process both enjoyable and rewarding. By the end of the session, we had not only learned the foundational techniques but also created our own calligraphy pieces, which we were proud of! This experience gave us a newfound appreciation for the beauty, mindfulness, and creativity involved in Japanese calligraphy. We highly recommend this session to anyone visiting Tokyo. It’s a wonderful way to connect with Japanese culture, explore creativity as a group, and leave with meaningful memories and art to treasure! 🌸✨
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for joining our Japanese calligraphy tour and sharing your precious experience! We are so glad that you enjoyed experiencing Japanese culture! We hope you will come back and have a chance to explore more about Japan. We are very much looking forward to seeing you again! Best regards, Kyoko