Experience Japanese calligraphy & tea ceremony at a traditional house in Nagoya | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Experience Japanese calligraphy & tea ceremony at a traditional house in Nagoya
2 Adults x $178.50
$357.00
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$357.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • All tools of Japanese Calligraphy
  • A bowl of Matcha tea and some Japanese sweets
  • Souvenirs

Overview

Do you know that Nagoya was once the center base of Samurai culture? During the Sengoku period in the 16th century when Samurai played an active role, the Owari district including Nagoya is known as the place where the most famous “Sengoku Daimyo”, powerful Japanese feudal lord, were from, such as “Oda Nobunaga”, “Toyotomi Hideyoshi” and “Tokugawa Ieyasu”. Why don’t you experience Japanese culture such as Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony with English in a Kominka house in the city of Samurai culture “Nagoya”? We will welcome you at a special place where people actually used to live, not sightseeing facilities. Once you step inside, you will see the good old days of Japanese houses such as tatami mats, Shoji (paper walls) and traditional Japanese gardens which are rare today. With this quiet space, you can experience Japanese culture such as Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony while understanding the history. This would be the special experience for your visit to Japan.

Meeting points

4-chōme-32 Yamawakichō, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0063, Japan

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The location is hard to find, so be sure to check in advance.Search for the following on google map. 35.155450, 136.927397 We recommend using a taxi. From Sakae, Approx. 1500yen (10min) From Nagoya station, Approx. 2500yen (20min) In detail you can see our website. https://chonoya.jp/access

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Experience "Japanese calligraphy" and "tea ceremony" at a "kominka", a Japanese traditional farmhouse, in Nagoya Japan. 1. History Commentary about the Sengoku Period If you have a basic knowledge about history, your understanding of Japanese culture will be deeper. You will listen to commentary for about 15 minutes with an easy-to-understand slide show about Nagoya in the Sengoku period. 2. Japanese Calligraphy Experience Drip some water on the inkstone and rub down an ink-stick slowly. You will concentrate with the unique smell of the ink in the quiet atmosphere. After learning the basics of Japanese calligraphy such as how to hold and move the brush, you will select symbols with your favorite meaning and designs among samples. When you write on the clean copy, the clean copy of your work will be framed as a souvenir for a wonderful experience of Japanese calligraphy. 3. Tea Ceremony Experience Then, move to the tea room and we will explain about the tea room setting and utensils. First, please try the Matcha tea as a guest which is served by the host. When you get used to the atmosphere, let’s try to serve tea yourself. Calm your mind and feel the spirit of tea ceremony.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We provide some sweets. Please tell in advance if you have any allergies.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Nothing beats being welcomed into someone’s home.

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a very authentic, intimate, and educational experience. We’ve been to Japan a few times already and the calligraphy and tea ceremony gave us a unique peek into Japanese culture that we’ve never had before. It was specially fun to learn the basics of calligraphy which is apparently a lot harder than you might imagine. The charming venue was the host’s (Yuzo) own house (over 100 years old) and he shared his own memories of growing up in a traditional home. They also had personal items like a traditional Buddhist altar and Japanese kimono which they showcased to further add to the experience. The hosts (Yuzo and Kumiko) spoke very good English, were very hospitable and warm. They were even gracious enough to arrange for our taxi pick up. Will definitely recommend this for anyone going to Nagoya!

Amazing experience in Nagoya that is a must do if you are interested in Japanese culture

Published on Oct, 2024

If you are looking for a great experience whilst visiting Nagoya I highly recommend this. The hosts are a lovely couple who welcome you into their home and teach you how to do Japanese calligraphy producing your own unique work which you take home with you. You also experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will enjoy this experience and it will provide you with a long lasting memory.

Amazing experience in Nagoya that is a must do if you are interested in Japanese culture

Published on Oct, 2024

If you are looking for a great experience whilst visiting Nagoya I highly recommend this. The hosts are a lovely couple who welcome you into their home and teach you how to do Japanese calligraphy producing your own unique work which you take home with you. You also experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will enjoy this experience and it will provide you with a long lasting memory.

A great way to understand and experience the traditional culture of Japan !

Published on May, 2024

The hosts were so kind and offered such great hospitality !! The experience was well explained and guided, a lot of fun for all ages and 100% worth booking if searching for a traditional experience!

A great way to understand and experience the traditional culture of Japan !

Published on May, 2024

The hosts were so kind and offered such great hospitality !! The experience was well explained and guided, a lot of fun for all ages and 100% worth booking if searching for a traditional experience!

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