Calligraphy Classes in Tokyo: 7 Sorted by What They Cost

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 shodō brushwork in English, then write a chosen kanji or translated name on a traditional fan and hanging scroll. Kana, Kanako, Tomi, and their team offer patient guidance, matcha or another drink, a personalized hiragana hanko stamp, and several take-home gifts.

“SO FUN!!!! The amount of time to help you practice kanji and the amount of things you did make it so worth it! The staff were so friendly and the matcha latte was very good.”

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

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

In Yanaka, Chie or Saori guides you through brush control, basic strokes, and a favorite kanji or word during a one-hour private lesson. You practice first, then create a finished piece on shikishi paper, with the option to make a kanji T-shirt. The class takes place in an old townhouse studio beside a coffee shop, just 100 meters from Yanaka Ginza.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip! The instructor was charming and made the experience so much fun! The shop is located in a lovely old part of town in Tokyo.”

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3.Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

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

Meet the Local Guide Stars host at FamilyMart near Okubo Station South Exit for a two-hour English-language calligraphy class. You will wear traditional workwear, grind an inkstick, practice brush strokes, turn your name into kanji, and make artwork on paper. An original T-shirt is available for an extra fee.

“Hiromi our calligraphy expert was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. We had ample time to learn different techniques of Japanese calligraphy.”

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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

Meet Taka at JR Omori Station, then walk to his home for four hours of hands-on Japanese culture. Fold an origami crane, knead udon, prepare sushi and gyoza, enjoy tempura, drink sake or soft drinks, make matcha, and take home calligraphy of your name from Keiko. This private experience welcomes vegetarian and vegan menus.

“Great experience for our family to learn some more about Japanese food and culture. We travelled for 3 weeks with our family with 2 boys 7 & 8 years old and this was such a valuable session to feel more connected to and understand JapanRead more”

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5.Calligraphy &Make your original folding fan in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $16Best value

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructor Mana guides you through Japanese calligraphy, from posture and brush control to melting solid ink and writing kanji. You will practice with guide sheets, create a personal folding fan, enjoy green tea, and write a postcard to your future self. The session lasts 30 to 90 minutes.

“Mana was so kind and helpful. She made everything run smoothly and had many gifts and green tea. Great experience would recommend”

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6.Calligraphy Workshop Craft Your Own Art in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

In Asakusa, Mei guides you through Japanese calligraphy basics, from brush control and stroke order to writing characters of your choice. You practice with traditional brushes and a fude pen, then create a final piece on a scroll, fan, or hard-backed square. The English-language class welcomes beginners and includes an artwork to take home.

“Mei was an incredible instructor. We learned about the history of Japanese calligraphy and the writing templates were soooo helpful. We got to produce a work on a scroll, fan or hard backed square.”

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7.Calligraphy Experience with yukata or Samue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Spend 90 minutes learning Japanese calligraphy with a professional instructor in a small group of up to 10. You may dress in a yukata or samue, practice brush strokes, write a kanji, and finish a personal artwork to take home. English and French instruction is available, with tea and snacks served during the session.

“It is very hard to decide what we liked best. We have booked on the occasion of my daughters birthday and we had the greatest time. The guide Koushi was wonderful and very experienced- his daughter and another interpretator lady was explaining everything in detail and was very helpful afterwards with booking a taxi and helping us buy a calligraphy set for my son as well. The place, the service and the experience go beyond everything we have seen and done so far in Japan”

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