Nara in 1 Day for Couples - Create a Goshuin-style kakejiku (hanging scroll)
In Collaboration with GALLERY MY ART. Updated on February 19, 2026.
Create a unique Goshuin-style hanging scroll while diving into the art of Japanese calligraphy. This beginner-friendly experience starts with learning to rub ink sticks and grip a fude brush, followed by warm-up exercises with circles and lines. After practicing a few times, you'll decorate your work with traditional Japanese stamps. The instructor will elegantly write the date for you (if the予約is
This itinerary was created in collaboration with GALLERY MY ART, inspired by the tour Goshuin Style Calligraphy Workshop. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Create a Goshuin-style kakejiku (hanging scroll)
- Learn to rub ink sticks and hold a fude brush with step-by-step practice
- Decorate your scroll with traditional Japanese stamps and receive the written date
- Photo opportunity with your finished piece against a Japanese painting backdrop
- Take your finished scroll home in a protective paper box
Itinerary
Day 1
Hands-on Goshuin-style calligraphy workshop in central Nara. Total session length 1 hour 30 minutes.
Goshuin-style Calligraphy Workshop — meet at studio
Beginner-friendly calligraphy session: ink-stick rubbing, fude brush grip and warm-up exercises (circles and lines), practice runs, stamp decoration, and the instructor writing the date on your finished kakejiku. Final step: pose for a photo with your work against a Japanese painting backdrop and pack your scroll in a paper box to take home.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes early to find the studio at the meeting address and settle in; the session starts promptly.
- Wear clothing you don’t mind getting small ink marks on (instructor provides all ink, brushes, and materials).
- This location is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible; if using public transport allow 10–15 minutes walking time from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
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| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
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