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Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

from $42

Duration

1 hour

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

Calligraphy is deeply imbued with the aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese culture. Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono.

➤ Preparation Calligraphy is deeply imbued with the aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese culture. Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono

➤ Mindset and tools You will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between calligraphy as a form of decorative writing that exists overseas and Japanese Shodo.

The neatness of the characters, the movement of the brush, the shades of ink, and the overall beauty of the composition are all appreciated.

Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese art form that uses brushes and ink to artistically express characters

➤ Learn and practice how to hold the brush and use the tools

➤Learn and practice techniques Brush movement—brush technique The most basic brush movements: "tome," "hane," and "harai"

➤ Kanji practice You will learn the stroke order of the kanji you selected earlier.

A master calligrapher will demonstrate how to write these kanji using a brush, so practice following the stroke order while being mindful of the techniques.

By mastering these techniques, you can enhance the expressive power of the characters. By being more conscious of these techniques when writing, you can create more compelling works.

By understanding these meanings and writing them with a brush, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of kanji.

➤ Final Draft Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far. color paper

➤ Final Draft Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far. Calligraphy paper

➤ Final Draft Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far. Fan

➤ Surprise The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.

Each kanji character has its own meaning, so please learn about the meaning of the characters used in your name

➤ Souvenir from the teacher A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag,

and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift. This bag is not available for sale anywhere else. Please take your work home with you in this bag.

➤ Photo Shoot Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo.

You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai

➤ Work Keep your first calligraphy work as a memento or souvenir, or frame it and display it.

After depositing the Japanese sword in the sword hanger outside, one enters through the nijiriguchi (entrance to the tea room) with head bowed, knees down, and body shrunken.

The owner of the house entertains the guests in accordance with the traditional manners prescribed by the owner.

Wagashi is a cultural artifact that expresses the wabi, sabi, and the four seasons of Japan in a small package, characterized by colorful designs and beautiful workmanship.

We pay attention to every artistic aspect of the tea ceremony, including etiquette, the garden, the tea room, tea utensils and other utensils, and Japanese sweets.

Matcha (powdered green tea) is prepared and served to guests.

Omotenashi requires not only the host, but also the guest to have a higher level of awareness than the host. Omotenashi is not a one-way street.

There are various rules for how to serve tea (tatemae), how to receive it, how to sit, how to bow, how to stand, and how to walk, etc. These rules are called manners.

It is not as simple as simply serving tea, but rather, reading deeply into the physical condition and emotions of the person invited to the tea party and serving food suited to that person.

※This requires an additional option The "wagami" hairstyle is a more elegant alternative to the Japanese hairdo, and is usually worn with a kimono.

※This requires an additional option The updo gives a sense of cleanliness and good manners, and the single, dainty kanzashi gives a sense of dignity, gentleness, and inner beauty

※This requires an additional option Included Female➤ Wagami + Kimono, obi, tabi, zori (Japanese footwear sandals), kagobag, outdoor photo shoot Male➤ Kimono, obi, tabi, geta（Japanese wooden clogs）

※This requires an additional option Collected hair + Kanzashi Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

What makes this class special;

➤ Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!...a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too )

➤ You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any.

➤ Participate with your child to share the experience and create memories together

➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.

➤ Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai.

➤ Souvenir from the teacher
A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift.
Please take your work home with you in this bag.

Inclusions

Lessons from introductory to professional
Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
Traditional Japanese attire (kimono, hakama, etc.)
Photography - Data sent to designated email address
Taxes ➤ Tips
Tip or gratuity

Exclusions

Wagami（Collected hair + Kanzashi） *Paid option
Station/Hotel Transfers ➤ Transportation
Other Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Know Before You Go

Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Please understand and cooperate with these precautions. We require you to sign a liability waiver before the experience.
Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, regardless of whether you contact us, we may refuse entry.
Please use the restroom before dressing.
As you will sweat easily while wearing hakama or armor and practicing swordsmanship, please arrive dressed as follows:
Smartphone Photography/Personal photography with smartphones is permitted, provided you do not take selfies or photograph other guests.
Please refrain from using fixed tripods or recording videos, as these may disturb other guests.