Unique Kanji Calligraphy Experience in Ikaruga

Experience the art of calligraphy in Nara, Ikaruga, a town with a 1400-year history located near the World Cultural Heritage Site, Horyuji Temple. This unique activity lets you write your name in kanji using a brush pen, making it easy and accessible even for beginners. Enjoy the chance to create kanji characters that are full of personality, offering a fresh take on traditional calligraphy.

Onore-sho, a modern form of calligraphy, allows you to freely write beautiful brush characters with just a single brush pen. Every letter you write becomes part of your personalized "Onore-sho," making this experience both fun and creatively fulfilling. This activity is perfect for anyone looking to explore Japanese culture in a hands-on way while visiting the historical town of Ikaruga.

Tour Highlights

• Learn kanji calligraphy in historic Nara Ikaruga

• Create personalized kanji artwork with a brush pen

• Easy and enjoyable for beginners

• Close to Horyuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage Site

• Take home your unique Onore-sho masterpiece

What’s Covered

• Experience fee

• Color paper and brush pen. Please note that you can take the color paper with you after the experience, but not the brush pen.

• Instruction and guidance

• Souvenir kanji artwork

What’s Extra

• Travel expenses to the venue

• Meals and beverages

Tour Itinerary

Morning Session

10:00 AM – Arrival at the Experience Site

• Meet at the designated location and get settled in.

10:10 AM – Letter Practice

• Begin with an introduction to brush pen techniques and practice writing kanji characters.

10:40 AM – Create Your Kanji Artwork

• Write your chosen kanji on colored paper, guided by the instructor.

11:00 AM – Conclusion and Souvenir

• Wrap up the session and take your personalized kanji artwork home as a unique souvenir.

Afternoon Sessions

1:00 PM / 2:30 PM – Arrival at the Experience Location

• Arrive at the site and prepare for the activity.

1:10 PM / 2:40 PM – Letter Practice

• Start with a brief practice session to familiarize yourself with the brush pen.

1:30 PM / 3:10 PM – Craft Your Kanji Piece

• Create your kanji artwork on color paper with the help of the instructor.

2:00 PM / 3:30 – Conclusion and Souvenir

• End the session and take home your customized kanji artwork as a memorable keepsake.

Meeting Point

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奈良県生駒郡斑鳩町法隆寺西1-8-17, 636-0114 Ikaruga

Essentials to Know Before Booking

• Provide the names of all participants when booking for personalized kanji preparation.

• Late arrivals may result in a shortened experience time.

• Provide an email or phone number for same-day contact.

• There is no parking on-site; use nearby parking at Horyuji Temple (fees apply).

• Cancellations within 24 hours of the event incur a 100% fee.

• The experience duration is 1 hour.

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