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Learn directly from masters of Japanese culture such as calligraphy, tea, and flowers.
The sound of the boiling water feels soothing.
Choose your favorite model and experience authentic calligraphy.
We begin by enjoying local sweets or traditional Japanese confections that pair well with matcha.
The scent of ink will lead you to ZEN.

Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm Kumamoto Home

By Kumamoto Tour Guided by Locals
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$244 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This programme offers a unique opportunity to visit the guide's home and deeply experience Japanese culture through calligraphy and tea ceremony. The guide is a qualified instructor with extensive experience in calligraphy, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement. In a small group setting, you will receive personalised and attentive instruction, allowing you to learn and enjoy traditional Japanese arts in a relaxed atmosphere. During the calligraphy session, you can create your own artwork to take home. Following this, enjoy matcha tea and sweets in the “BONTEMAE” style, seated at a table. Visiting a Japanese home provides a private and intimate space to connect, relax, and experience a serene moment of cultural exchange and healing for both mind and body.

Activity location

  • 860-0004
    • Shinmachi
    • 860-0004, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shinmachi
    • 2 Chome
    • 860-0004, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm Kumamoto Home
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
AU$244.31 x 1 AdultAU$244.31
Total
Price is AU$244.31
Until Sat, 5 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHanshi for practice copying
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstruction fee, trial fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedHanging scroll to take home
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstructor（guide） fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatcha/sweets
  • What's includedWhat's includedCalligraphy supplies rental
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to the venue

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

This is an experience recommended for intellectually curious travellers who can fully enjoy Japanese culture in a quiet space for about 3 hours. 9:30AM：Pick-up The venue will be held at a residence about a 10-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle. We will pick you up at the meeting point (Shinmachi tram stop). The start time can be adjusted within the available time range of the guide. After applying, you will need to communicate with the guide. 10:00AM~0:30PM：Calligraphy Experience １. Introduction to the History of Calligraphy. ２. Demonstration (using rice paper). ３.Calligraphy Practice. 　 Choose a favourite kanji (from the provided examples) and write it. 　Write your name (in kanji using phonetic equivalence). ４. Guidance and examples from the instructor. ５. Practice on rice paper. ６. Final version and making a hanging scroll. 0:30PM~1:00PM: Simple matcha tea experience at the table (BONTEMAE) Matcha tea with traditional sweets. Interaction and conversation. Programme Ends (approximate). Expected end time: 1:00 PM, but may vary slightly.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES860-0004
    • Shinmachi
    • 860-0004, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShinmachi
    • 2 Chome
    • 860-0004, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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