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Hands-on Zen Calligraphy & 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya Tour

By 聚らく
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 194 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Guided mindful calligraphy experience followed by a machiya tour
  • Chair-seated, beginner-friendly style with step-by-step guidance
  • Meditative practice of grinding ink and writing Japanese Kanji
  • Enjoy Japanese tea and seasonal sweets with time for memorable photos
  • Create your own original calligraphy artwork to take home as a souvenir

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒602-8446 京都府京都市上京区五辻通智恵光院西入五辻町８５−１ | Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Japanese Calligraphy Experience (75 min)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

A focused calligraphy session in the JURAKU facility. Includes ink grinding, brush practice, and final artwork creation. This plan does not include the Machiya tour. Best for guests who want a hands-on artistic experience.

Price details
RM 193.73 x 1 AdultRM 193.73
Total
Price is RM 193.73
Until Wed, 6 May

Hands-on Zen Calligraphy & 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

Enjoy an add-on after the workshop. Includes a short introduction to Kyoto and machiya culture, traditional Japanese sweets and tea, and free time to relax, explore, and take photos in the adjacent historic Kyoto townhouse.

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
RM 221.41 x 1 AdultRM 221.41
Total
Price is RM 221.41
Until Wed, 6 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided calligraphy experience by a professional instructor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Machiya & Kyoto cultural explanation (Machiya Tour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Japanese tea and seasonal sweets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assistance for photography
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on practice and all necessary tools
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Original calligraphy artwork to take home
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

This is a calligraphy experience designed for those seeking something real - not a staged performance, but a quiet, meditative encounter with living culture.

Set in a 150-year-old Kyoto machiya away from the crowds, you will be guided step by step by a professional instructor. You will experience the meditative process of grinding your own ink, focusing on your breathing, and clearing your mind. You will learn the fundamental brush strokes and the profound meanings behind Japanese Kanji characters. Finally, you will express your inner self by writing your favorite character on a traditional canvas to take home.

After the calligraphy session, you will enjoy a guided tour of the historic machiya to learn about its architecture and Kyoto's traditional lifestyle. The experience concludes with a relaxing time to enjoy authentic Japanese tea and seasonal sweets, with plenty of time for taking photos to capture your memories.

This 75-minute experience offers a deeper, hands-on connection to Kyoto’s authentic spirit and Zen philosophy in a calm small-group setting.

                                  • About JURAKU

                                    A rare 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's historic Nishijin district. By visiting us, you directly contribute to the preservation of this historic architecture and Kyoto's cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒602-8446 京都府京都市上京区五辻通智恵光院西入五辻町８５−１ | Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan