Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

體驗介紹

What makes this class special; ➤ Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!...a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too ) ➤ You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any. ➤ Participate with your child to share the experience and create memories together ➤ Surprise The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen. ➤ Photo Shoot Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai. ➤ Souvenir from the teacher A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift. Please take your work home with you in this bag.

行程內容

上游英文資訊

1. 第 1 站

   活動時長: 60 分鐘

   Activity, 0 ➤ Preparation Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono. Activity, 1 ➤ Mindset and tools You will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between calligraphy as a form of decorative writing that exists overseas and Japanese Shodo. Activity, 2 ➤ Learn and practice how to hold the brush and use the tools ➤Kanji Choose your favorite Japanese kanji to challenge yourself. Kanji, which has been selected as "the most difficult language to learn," has various meanings for each character. Activity 3 ➤Learn and practice techniques Brush movement—brush technique The most basic brush movements: "tome," "hane," and "harai" Activity 4 ➤ Kanji practice You will learn the stroke order of the kanji you selected earlier. Activity 5 ➤ Surprise The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen. Activity 6 ➤ Final Draft Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far. Activity 7 Photo Shoot Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. ➤ Souvenir from the teacher

包含項目

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• Photography - Data sent to designated email address
• Taxes ➤ Tips
• Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
• Traditional Japanese attire (kimono, hakama, etc.)
• Lessons from introductory to professional

不包含項目

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• Wagami（Collected hair + Kanzashi） *Paid option
• Station/Hotel Transfers ➤ Transportation
• Other Personal Expenses

其他資訊

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• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not suitable for pets
• Not stroller accessible
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Please understand and cooperate with these precautions. We require you to sign a liability waiver before the experience.
• Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, regardless of whether you contact us, we may refuse entry.
• Please use the restroom before dressing.
• As you will sweat easily while wearing hakama or armor and practicing swordsmanship, please arrive dressed as follows:
• Smartphone Photography/Personal photography with smartphones is permitted, provided you do not take selfies or photograph other guests.
• Please refrain from using fixed tripods or recording videos, as these may disturb other guests.
• Activities are conducted in a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, where participants sit in the seiza position (the traditional Japanese sitting posture). However, this may be uncomfortable for international guests who are not accustomed to sitting this way. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you are uncomfortable. For guests who feel they may not be able to sit in the seiza position for an extended period, we will provide a chair for you to sit on.
• What if they don’t speak Japanese? What if they can’t read or write? That’s absolutely no problem! Even a 4-year-old can become a little “calligraphy” artist.Small Brush, Big Imagination! ️ “First Steps: Beautiful Calligraphy” for Children Under the Age Limit

取消政策

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.