Calligraphy (Shamoji rice-scoop) Workshop
30-minute hands-on calligraphy workshop on Miyajima. Learn basic brush strokes, practice your name in Japanese phonetics, then write a Chinese/Japanese character on a shamoji (rice scoop) — a traditional good-luck item from Miyajima.
In Collaboration with 株式会社okeikoJapan. Updated on April 30, 2026.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with 株式会社okeikoJapan, inspired by the tour Calligraphy. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Short, 30-minute hands-on introduction to brush calligraphy
- Practice writing your name in Japanese phonetics before transferring to a shamoji (rice scoop)
- Take home a hand-written shamoji — a traditional Miyajima good-luck charm
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Itinerary
Day 1
Choose one 30-minute session. Minimum age 6. Arrive a few minutes early to check in so the instructor can prepare your name in Japanese phonetics.
Calligraphy — 10:30 session
30-minute guided calligraphy session: learn basic brush strokes, practice writing your name in Japanese phonetics, and write a chosen Chinese/Japanese character on a shamoji (rice scoop). Session ends with the completed shamoji to take home.
Tips from local experts:
- Minimum age 6 — younger children are not permitted for safety and materials reasons.
- Arrive 8–10 minutes before the listed start time to check in so the instructor can prepare your name in Japanese phonetics.
- Wear clothing you don’t mind getting a small amount of ink on, or ask the host for an apron when you arrive.
Calligraphy — 13:30 session
30-minute guided calligraphy session: learn basic brush strokes, practice writing your name in Japanese phonetics, and write a chosen Chinese/Japanese character on a shamoji (rice scoop). Session ends with the completed shamoji to take home.
Tips from local experts:
- Minimum age 6 — younger children are not permitted for safety and materials reasons.
- Arrive 8–10 minutes before the listed start time to check in so the instructor can prepare your name in Japanese phonetics.
- Wear clothing you don’t mind getting a small amount of ink on, or ask the host for an apron when you arrive.
Calligraphy — 15:30 session
30-minute guided calligraphy session: learn basic brush strokes, practice writing your name in Japanese phonetics, and write a chosen Chinese/Japanese character on a shamoji (rice scoop). Session ends with the completed shamoji to take home.
Tips from local experts:
- Minimum age 6 — younger children are not permitted for safety and materials reasons.
- Arrive 8–10 minutes before the listed start time to check in so the instructor can prepare your name in Japanese phonetics.
- Wear clothing you don’t mind getting a small amount of ink on, or ask the host for an apron when you arrive.
Itinerary Attributes
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| Highlights | 3 |
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| Persona | Families |
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| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Culture |