Hiroshima · HIROSHIMA CALLIGRAPHY, ARCHERY & CRAFT WORKSHOPS
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Kyudo on the range below the castle, a brush and ink at a low table, a fan or a set of chopsticks made properly. These workshops run two hours or so and you leave with what you made: below is what each teaches, how many people are in the room, and what it costs.
Learn kyudo in Hiroshima Castle area: dress in traditional dogi and hakama, shoot guided rounds, and enjoy a small-group archery challenge with photos.
“Just take the leap and try it… anyone can do it… Being an archer myself I have some other habits that don’t apply here… so once again, even without experience, just do it…”
Try traditional kyudo archery near Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome. Suit up in uniform and armor, learn form, and shoot targets in 1 hour.
“This was a wonderful little experience. Instructions were very thorough and we got plenty of rounds in. Would absolutely recommend!”
Kimono, matcha, tea ceremony and calligraphy at Tokuji Temple on Miyajima. Small group, guided photos, and 90 minutes of culture.
“Loved being dressed in a kimono we had lots of pictures taken during the entire tour. Making tea was interesting and trying to write a few symbols in Japanese was a lot harder than it looked. Our efforts on wooden spoons were beautifully wrapped for a souvenir”
Do calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and amulet making at Tokuju-ji Temple in Miyajima, with a kimono, garden photos, and a 2-hour plan.
“This was a lovely experience from beginning to end. The location is exceptionally beautiful, and I learned so much from the calligraphy lesson as well as the tea ceremony. Their hospitality was fantastic.! I would highly recommend this as a place to go while traveling here”
Watch Hiroshima Kagura with English subtitles at Hiroshima’s Culture Center. Live music, dramatic costumes, and optional backstage interaction.
“Such an amazing show, they have a screen on top to show english subtitles. The actors and musicians were incredible. The show is about 40 minutes so you have plenty of time to do other things afterwards. They also have different sections for booking groups and the Viator group had a great view.”
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Hiroshima at Takumi. Guided strokes, ink and brush basics, then write your own word on a fan or shikishi.
“Excellent workshop led by Sensai Ryosei whose teaching technique is excellent, very patient and calm approach. This was super easy to get to as it was on the top floor of a central shopping centre and easily one of the top activities I've done in Japan. Very meditative.”
Wear a kimono at a quieter Miyajima temple, learn basic calligraphy and chosen Kanji, then take home a personalized rice scoop souvenir and artwork.
“This is a small intimate experience which I found to be joyous. My son and I learned so much and our teacher was just magical. I was hesitant about putting on a kimono at my age (69!) and my shape ( rounded in the middle area), but the laRead more”
Learn Hiroshima Buddhist altar lacquer with Naoya Takayama in a small private workshop, try lacquer painting, and take home a gift.
“We had an amazing time on the lacquer studio experience. Watching the artisan at work was fascinating. The studio staff was very welcoming, and we even got the chance to try some of the techniques ourselves, which made the experieRead more”
Private Hiroshima shodō workshop to write your name in kanji, learn brush basics, and take home original art plus custom stickers.
“A wonderful experience. I enjoyed it a lot. Might even take it up as a hobby. Thank you so much. So much fun and love the souvenier 🙏”
