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Kanazawa: Zen Calligraphy Experience at a Historic Temple

By Aventra
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$106 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience calligraphy inside an authentic temple with 350+ years of history.
  • Immerse in Kanazawa’s true, non-touristic culture away from the crowds.
  • Discover your soul Kanji curated by a professional guide to match your storey
  • Design and paint your own personalised Kanji onto a Souvenir
  • Enjoy step-by-step guidance using traditional brushes; 100% beginner-friendly.

Activity location

    • Kanazawa
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒920-0831 石川県金沢市東山1丁目30−8 | Utasu Jinja Shrine
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa: Zen Calligraphy Experience at a Historic Temple

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$106.32 x 1 AdultAU$106.32
Total
Price is AU$106.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guidance by a professional cultural guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive access to a historic Zen temple (350+ years old)
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    All premium calligraphy tools (Traditional brushes, ink, and inkstones)
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    High-quality paper for practice strokes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 premium keepsake tote bag for your final artwork
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    Clean, protective aprons (Stain-free experience)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional tote bags (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

What you can expect

Exclusive Location: Escape the crowds and step inside a serene, authentic Zen temple.
Your Personalised Kanji: Work with a professional cultural guide to discover the perfect Kanji that matches your life storey or travel philosophy.
100% Beginner-Friendly: No experience needed. We provide step-by-step coaching and premium ink-proof aprons so you can focus entirely on the art.
A Timeless Souvenir: Paint your final artwork on a high-quality keepsake to proudly display in your home.
Step 1: Discover Your Soul Kanji
Don’t settle for generic machine translations. Together with your professional guide, you will dive into the deep meanings of Japanese characters. We will help you curate and select the single best Kanji that represents your personality, dreams, or mindset—creating a truly personalised piece of art.
Step 2: Mindful Practice with Zero Anxiety
Step onto the peaceful tatami mats of the temple and breathe in the calming aroma of fresh ink. Your guide will walk you through everything from holding the brush to mastering the strokes.
No Experience? No problem. We practice on paper first until you feel completely confident.
Stain Anxiety? We’ve got you covered with clean, comfortable aprons to protect your clothes.
Step 3: Paint Your Masterpiece & Take It Home
Once you've found your flow, it’s time to paint your final Kanji onto your choice of premium souvenir. This isn't just a standard souvenir; it is a physical anchor of your journey to Japan and a beautiful piece of interior decor that will spark conversations for years to come.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kanazawa
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒920-0831 石川県金沢市東山1丁目30−8 | Utasu Jinja Shrine
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan