Tokyo: Calligraphy & Chopstick Making Workshop in Ginza

Try 2 unique Japanese cultural experiences in Ginza! Craft your own chopsticks and discover Japanese calligraphy through brushwork. Perfect for beginners—create, have fun, and make lasting memories.
Enjoy both experiences for ¥5,960!! (regular price ¥7,960)
From the satisfying hands-on work of shaping natural wood to the calm focus of moving a brush across paper, experience two different sides of Japanese culture in one visit. Feel the contrast between active chopstick making and peaceful, expressive calligraphy.

Discover these two cultural experiences in the heart of Ginza. Both are beginner-friendly, so no previous skills are needed.

Begin with chopstick making, operated by a woodcraft company with 90 years of experience. Explore 26 types of wood in two different lengths, comparing their colors, grains, weights, and textures before choosing your favorite. Special fragrant and rare woods, including Yakusugi cedar and Pink Ivory, are also available.

Shape your chopsticks using a hand plane, smooth them carefully with sandpaper, and apply oil to bring out the natural beauty of the wood. By shaping and finishing them with your own hands, you create a personal pair to take home and use long after your trip. Smartphone stands are available at the tables, making it easy to record your crafting process.

Discover two contrasting sides of Japanese craftsmanship: the hands-on satisfaction of shaping your own chopsticks and the calm, expressive experience of Japanese calligraphy.

For the Japanese calligraphy experience, begin by choosing your tools from hundreds of brushes, inkstones, paperweights, water droppers, and brush rests. Learn how to hold and move the brush, then practice simple strokes on traditional hanshi paper.

Next, choose meaningful kanji such as “Love,” “Dream,” “Harmony,” or “Heart,” or try writing your name in Japanese characters. With step-by-step guidance, practice your chosen characters and discover your own style of brush expression.

Create your final artwork on an uchiwa fan and a shikishi board, adding colored ink and stamps for your own personal touch. Optional items such as folding fans, hanging scrolls, Japanese kites, umbrellas, ema plaques, hagoita, and daruma dolls are also available for an additional fee.

Enjoy calligraphy in a Japanese-inspired space featuring traditional items and works by renowned Japanese artist Shiko Munakata. Take commemorative photos with your creations and bring your finished artwork home in the original tote bag included with the experience.

Friendly English-speaking staff guide you throughout both activities, making the experience comfortable for beginners and international visitors.

Leave Ginza with handmade chopsticks, original calligraphy artwork, and special memories of creating something uniquely yours in Japan.

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