Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Do you want to discover the art of calligraphy? Find out all the secrets of this unique style of writing with a Japanese Calligraphy Workshop in Miyajima. Plus, you'll have the chance to wear a traditional kimono!

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Japanese calligraphy is a form of artistic writing dating back to the 6th century. The workshop takes place at the Okeiko Japan Academy in Miyajima, located in a 300-year-old Zen temple. Participants will start by choosing a bamboo brush and dipping it in black ink, followed by selecting a writing system: kana or kanji. You will learn to write your name in Japanese letters in a calming environment.

The duration of the workshop is approximately one hour, including 30 minutes of instruction.

Rent a kimono

Participants have the option to rent a traditional Japanese kimono while attending the workshop. There will be 30 minutes prior to the class to select an outfit and prepare.

Schedule

Meeting times are as follows:

Tour without kimono: starts at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.Tour with kimono: starts at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

More workshops in Miyajima

Additional activities in Miyajima include a cultural experience, which offers up to three workshops, including cooking, tea ceremony, and writing.