Calligraphy Experience Information
While experiencing the four seasons of Arima
Why not try expressing your heart through a single stroke of calligraphy and experience the spirit of Zen?
About calligraphy
The time spent holding a brush and carefully writing each character is a moment of self-reflection and mental calming. While appreciating the beauty of Japanese calligraphy and the spirit of Zen, you will create a one-of-a-kind piece of calligraphy.
Experience flow
Encountering a single character
Please choose one character that you would like to write.
Each of these characters beautifully represents the spirit of Japan.
Model
We will receive guidance from Chief Priest Kojima of Shingetsuin Temple in Sanda City. He is the 25th chief priest of Shingetsuin Temple, the family temple of the Kuki family, who were the lords of the Sanda Domain during the Edo period. He has opened calligraphy classes and cram schools on the temple grounds, which were once known as a haunted house, and is undertaking various initiatives to make the temple an "open temple."
To experience calligraphy culture,
Special Moments
In this calligraphy experience, you can feel the world of Zen, which has been passed down through calligraphy culture, along with the beauty of Japanese kanji characters. You will have a precious moment to reflect on yourself while feeling a connection with the characters.
- Holding
- Every Thursday from 16:00 PM (approximately 40 minutes)
*Reservations are required. If no reservations are received by noon the day before, the event will be canceled.
*Please note that the event may be canceled at short notice due to the head priest's schedule. - Price
- 15,000 yen per person (excluding tax)
A calligraphy experience is offered, and a calligraphic work handwritten by the head priest will be presented as a hanging scroll.
Please make a reservation for the calligraphy experience using the link below.
For those wishing to stay at Korokan, please click here.
For those wishing to stay at Yugetsu Sanso, please click here.
*Please select your accommodation plan and then choose "Calligraphy Experience" from the options section.