Meeting Point - Shitaya Shrine (3-29-8 Higashiueno)
Access - 2-min walk from Inaricho Sta; 6-min walk from Ueno or Shin-Okachimachi Sta.
Note - Remove shoes before entering the shrine and look for our staff.
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Tokyo Shrine Calligraphy and Grand Brush Wish Scroll Tour
About
- Historic Shrine Venue: Practice traditional calligraphy inside a serene shrine in the Ueno/Asakusa area.
- Mindful Start in Japanese Attire: Wear traditional samue clothing and begin with a calming meditation.
- Dynamic Grand Brush Action: Express yourself using your whole body to write with a giant brush.
- One-of-a-Kind "Wish Scroll" Souvenir: Take home your own Kanji art in a custom miniature hanging scroll and paulownia wood box.
- Relaxing Tea Finale in Small Groups: Enjoy Japanese tea and sweets in an intimate session capped at 4 people.
Meeting Point - Shitaya Shrine (3-29-8 Higashiueno)
Access - 2-min walk from Inaricho Sta; 6-min walk from Ueno or Shin-Okachimachi Sta.
Note - Remove shoes before entering the shrine and look for our staff.
Return
Itinerary
Authentic Japanese calligraphy at a shrine: large and small brushes Enjoy a 90-minute calligraphy workshop inside a historic shrine in Tokyo’s Ueno/Asakusa area.
Experience Steps: 1. Meditation & Insight: Put on Japanese attire (samue), calm your mind with brief meditation, and learn basic brushwork.
2. Small Brush Art: Select your favorite Kanji, practice, and write it on premium washi paper.
3. Wish Scroll: Turn your creation into a miniature hanging scroll packaged in a traditional paulownia box.
4.Grand Brush: Use your whole body to write a dynamic character using a giant brush.
5. Tea Time: Relax with Japanese tea and seasonal sweets.
