Japanese Calligraphy Morning Tour from Tokyo

Discover the skill and philosophy of Japanese calligraphy, one of Japan's most respected arts. On this morning tour from Toyko you'll learn how to write Japanese characters with a traditional calligraphy brush, and discover the spiritual dimensions of this beautiful art form.

You'll be picked up by coach from selected Tokyo hotels and driven to the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Accompanied by your local English-speaking guide, you’ll depart here at 9:00am to travel by public transport to the Tokyo Shogei Gakuen, a calligraphy college.

Here you'll learn about the ancient Japanese art of calligraphy, and be taught how to write the Japanese characters for "heart" and "peace". You will also hear about the history and meaning of calligraphy.

The tour concludes at midday at the JR Yoyogi Station, where your guide will direct you back to your hotel.

Schedule details

Japanese Calligraphy Morning Tour

Departure Dates:

Tuesdays

Departure Point:

Tour departs from the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal, or selected hotels in Tokyo.

JR Train Line:
Take Yamanote Line or Keihin Tohoku Lines to Hamamatsucho Station (follow signs to bus terminal)

Subway:
Take Asakusa Line to Daimon Station (follow signs to bus terminal)

Departure Time:

• 9am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details:

Concludes at the JR Yoyogi Station at 12 midday.

Additional information

Japanese Calligraphy Morning Tour

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup from selected Tokyo hotels
• Japanese calligraphy class
• English-speaking guided tour

Exclusions:

• Food and beverages
• Hotel drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Infants aged 6 years and under are not permitted on this tour.
• Child prices are applicable for children aged 7 - 11 years.

Terms and Conditions:

If you cancel at least 8 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

Local Operator Information:

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