Immerse Yourself
in the Authentic Spirits of Japan
at a Temple Associated with the Shogun
Torin-ji in Asakusa
One brush, one sheet of paper, and ink. Calligraphy uses extremely simple tools. With these tools, you create a variety of lines and pursue the beauty of blank spaces — that is the essence of calligraphy. Let’s enjoy calligraphy freely and boldly.
Schedule
1. Calligraphy Work (Shikishi Board)
To understand brush strokes, you will learn the basic lines by writing cursive characters like 松 (matsu), 竹 (take), 梅 (ume), 桜 (sakura), and 寿 (kotobuki). Don’t worry if you don’t understand Japanese; you can easily write artistic characters. You can take the completed work home with you.
2. Calligraphy Work (Panel)
Once you become familiar with brush strokes through practicing cursive characters, please enjoy calligraphy as modern art. Design your own composition and create a beautiful world of ink colors and blank spaces. The panel you create will bring a new breeze into your home as modern art.
15,000 JPY per person
* We accept cash and credit cards.
90 min.
Total time: Approx. 120 min. from check-in to departure.
● A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 people can participate.
● Please come dressed comfortably on the day of the event.
Located in Asakusa since 1611 during the Tokugawa era, Torin-ji was founded by Kamehime, the eldest daughter of the first shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa.
Zen meditation
10,000 JPY per person / 60 min. / 2-20 persons
Sake Tasting
15,000 JPY per person / 90 min. / 2-8 persons
Calligraphy
15,000 JPY per person / 90 min. / 2-6 persons
Asakusa Torin-ji TempleReception hours: 9:00-17:00
Access: 1-19-1 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0042
* Parking is available. Please contact us in advance if you would like to use it.
