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Kimono and Calligraphy Experience in Miyajima
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12 Ratings
Hatsukaichi
Immerse in Japanese culture: Kimono and Calligraphy in a 300-year-old Zen temple. Create memories, practice calligraphy, and capture stunning photos.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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徳寿寺（曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺） - Dressing up with kimono is included in this activity.
First, chose the kimono from our collection and wear it. We have more than 100 kimono for you to choose from, so do Obi belt and other needed items.
In the calligraphy lesson, we start from explaining how to hold the brush. Try the basic lines first so that guests can get used to the brush. Then try Kanji (Chinese character). We have differnt samples for you to choose from. Choose your favorite Kanji to practice. Also, we will make a sample of your name in Japanese alphabet called Hiragana and Katakana.
Sign your art work with Japanese and stamp it.
You can take your work with you. We have perfect container for that. During your lesson, we will take your pictures. By answering questionnaire, we will share all the picture with you.
What's Included
- Everything needed for the lesson and kimono wearing
Additional Information
Activity take place in 300-year-old Zen temple. Being away from the tourist spot, this place is really quiet and relaxing.
Calligraphy has imported to Japan during 6C from China. Learn to draw the line with brush. Check the sample carefully to copy the Chinese charactor. We will ask your name so that we can prepare your name in Japanese Phonetics. Practice your name in Japanese. Write your letter on the rice scoop. Rice scoop(shamoji) is lucky item in Miyajima. Bring back the good luck with you!
You can take pictures as much as you want while you are in here, and we will take pictures of you doing the lessons. You can take pictures in our Japanese garden, too. Our lesson is very good introduction to the Japanese authentic cultures. Wearing kimono make it even more special that could be the highlight of your trip.
- Age: minimum 6
Location
徳寿寺（曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺）
We are located at 5 minutes walk from ferry port.
Follow the red fan sign across the ferry port.
Contact us if you need any assistanse to find us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kerry_k
Jun 15, 2024
A great cultural experience! - My wife and I had a great experience. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had actually booked a 1pm appointment, but mistakenly thought it was for 10am, and arrived early. The staff easily accommodated us anyway. The kimono dress up and picture taking was fun, and the calligraphy class was very enjoyable and our instructor was very patient and insightful. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting the Hiroshima/Miyajima area
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Kirstys1191
May 28, 2024
A beautiful experience - We have the most beautiful experience. First our wonderful guide helped us choose and dress and their kimono. Followed by photographs in the shrine garden. Then it was time for our kanji calligraphy lesson. We had so much fun, we learnt the correct technique and were able to create our very own rice scoop to take home. We would wholeheartedly recommend this as an essential experience when visiting Japan.
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Gina_q
Apr 11, 2024
LOVED the calligraphy class - Love, loved, loved the calligraphy class. The staff was very attentive and patient as we learned basic words to try on our own. Having to write on our own rice paddle was a nice touch as we got to bring home part of the memory. Highly recommend this activity.
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Keerthana_b
Oct 9, 2023
Pleasant experience - It was a wonderful experience learning the strokes. We get to choose the kanji character and practice it before writing it on the wooden scoop. We get to write our name in hiragana or katakana as well! Overall, I loved it. Thanks for letting me pick a kanji character that was not on the list!
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Danuta_l
Sep 24, 2023
A magical place with a Zen quality and lovely people - This is a small intimate experience which I found to be joyous. My son and I learned so much and our teacher was just magical. I was hesitant about putting on a kimono at my age (69!) and my shape ( rounded in the middle area), but the ladies were so kind and gentle, they treated me like royalty. The actual process of brush work calligraphy is fascinating. This place is so very very special. If you want a calligraphic experience this is THE one to go to.
It was dream come true for me, it will be in my memories forever.
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Z9053xzlorip
Jul 20, 2023
An afternoon of culture - A little tricky to find, but well worth the effort. My son and I had a wonderful time dressing in kimonos and practicing calligraphy. The ladies there were so warm and welcoming.
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Miaermeg
Apr 25, 2023
Great fun! - We had so much fun wearing beautiful kimonos and doing calligraphy. We got to pick the fabrics for our kimonos ourself. Our teacher was a funny, sweet lady and she was very helpful. It was a super fun experience, and I recommend everyone who visit Japan to do this at least once!
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Lecia_b
Apr 18, 2023
Best experience ever. - When we got there, the Japanese ladies helped us get into our Kimonos, and then we went into a typical tea room and learned how to write Kanji.
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Katiad657
Apr 16, 2023
The kimono and calligraphy experience - Okeiko staff brought our family back to ancient Japanese times. This experience left us with fun memories; therefore we highly recommend trying it out.
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Sleepytiger25
Mar 30, 2023
Wonderful Calligraphy and Kimono - Wonderful Experience! Everyone was so welcoming and encouraging and made the whole experience feel very personal and special. Such a positive time, I want to try calligraphy again and loved trying on the beautiful kimono
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