Hatsukaichi in 1 Day for Families - Short, 30-minute hands-on introduction to brush calligraphy
In Collaboration with 株式会社okeikoJapan. Updated on February 13, 2026.
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.
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
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
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Families |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Culture |