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

あいGaran

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.

Unique Kanji Calligraphy Experience in Ikaruga