【Nishimura Fukuro Shoten】Learning Calligraphy as Art in a 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
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Artistic Calligraphy Experience with Master Kosei Nishimura
Learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Kosei Nishimura, a distinguished director of the Japan Calligraphy Art Promotion Association.
Calligraphy is considered a “time-based art,” where every stroke reflects not only the ink’s tone, blurring, and texture, but also the profound emotions of the artist. Guided by this philosophy, Nishimura-sensei approaches each work as a form of contemporary art.
In a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, calm your mind and immerse yourself in the history of calligraphy, including ancient scripts such as Oracle Bone and Bronze Inscriptions. Enjoy creating your own artistic piece under expert guidance.
After the session, you will take home your work beautifully mounted on a foldable hanging scroll, perfect for display in your home.
Details
- Meeting Point: Nishimura Fukuro Shoten
Address: 508 Koyanagi-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8322 - Start Time: 18:30
- Meeting Time: 18:20
- Price: ¥6,500 per person (Adults & Children aged 6+)
Children under 6 cannot participate due to the use of ink and brushes. - Minimum Participants: 1
- Maximum Participants: 4
- Booking Deadline: 2 days prior by 11:59 a.m.
- Cancellation Policy:
- No charge until 2 days before
- 50% on the day before
- 100% on the day or no-show
Contact:
LINK KYOTO (JTB Kyoto Branch)
Phone: +81-75-365-7730
Email: link_kyoto@jtb.com
Hours: 10:00–17:30 (Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays)
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Consent Form (for children under 16 years old)
Ticket Information
Adults and children (elementary school students and older)
¥6,500More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 2 days before
What's included in the experience
Calligraphy Experience Fee
What is not included in the experience
- Transportation costs from your home to the meeting point
- Any additional charges incurred based on your personal requests
Precautions
Important Information
- Guidance will be provided in Japanese or English.
- If you are left-handed, please inform us in advance for preparation purposes.
- Children under 6 years old cannot participate due to the use of ink and brushes.
- Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained. Ink does not come off even after washing and may discolor nails or skin.
- Keep your nails short and neatly trimmed.
- The experience takes place in a traditional Kyoto townhouse. Please note that there are steep stairs and uneven floors.
If you prefer to stay on the first floor, please let us know in advance so we can prepare a felt mat for you.
Cancellation Policy(Cancellation fee)
| On the day | 100% |
|---|---|
| 1Days before | 50% |
Information
Introduction to Calligraphy Tools
Learn about the essential tools used in Japanese calligraphy.-
How to Prepare Ink
Try grinding an ink stick on an inkstone to create your own ink. -
Brush Handling Techniques
Discover the proper way to hold and control the brush. -
Exploring Ink Effects
Experience the beauty of blurring and brush texture in your strokes. -
Ancient Script Techniques
Practice writing styles from Oracle Bone and Bronze Inscriptions. -
Create Your Own Artwork
Select characters from the Chinese classic Selected Calligraphy of Oracle Bone and Bronze Scripts and complete your original piece.
Vendor Information
LINK KYOTO(株式会社JTB 京都支店 / JTB corp. Kyoto office)