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Make an Authentic Calligraphy Brush with a Traditional Craftswoman
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Make an Authentic Calligraphy Brush with a Traditional Craftswoman

Aki County
€100.79/person
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In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all Should your activity was canceled in cases of bad weather, you will be notified via email before 17:00 (Japan Time) one day prior to the activity
  • Japanese-speaking guide
  • Experience fee
  • Calligraphy brush

Not included: Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers will not be able to join the next class and no refunds will be provided Houkoduo/（株）仿古堂（ほうこどう） Time: 09:00 (Please select your preferred schedule when booking the activity) 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 Address Houkoduo/（株）仿古堂（ほうこどう） 10 Chome-6-23 Dekiniwa, Kumano, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture 731-4221, Japan. Please refer to the map for assistance By bus: １．Take the Kure line from JR Hiroshima station and get off at JR Yano station（around 10 min.） ２．Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway bus to Kumano cho from Yano station-mae and get off at the Hiroshima Electric Railway Kumano Eigyosho bus stop. (around 15. min) ３．After getting of the bus, it's a 1-minute walk. By car: 【Taxi】 From JR Yano station 7 min. From JR Hiroshima station 40 min.

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Overview

Experience making a calligraphy brush from Kumano, a world brand. In this plan, you will witness the skilled techniques. While being taught by a traditional craftswoman, you will experience making a brush in 4 different steps. Your name will be carved on the brush so it will turn into your own original Kumano brush souvenir. Additionally, you’ll experience the differences among brushes made from weasel, horse, and goat hair by actually writing with them. In this plan, it is also possible to take a look at the work of calligraphers, such as the world famous artist Shiko Munakata. Enjoy using a Kumano brush and learning about Japanese culture. There is also a shop, so please feel free to buy calligraphy or make-up brushes as a souvenir.

Highlights

Make a Kumano brush which is used as a high quality product around the world.
Learn directly from one of only three female traditional craftswomen in Kumano.
Appreciate masterpieces of famous artists, drawn using Kumano brush.

What's included

Japanese-speaking guide
Experience fee
Calligraphy brush

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers will not be able to join the next class and no refunds will be provided Houkoduo/（株）仿古堂（ほうこどう） Time: 09:00 (Please select your preferred schedule when booking the activity) 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 Address Houkoduo/（株）仿古堂（ほうこどう） 10 Chome-6-23 Dekiniwa, Kumano, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture 731-4221, Japan. Please refer to the map for assistance By bus: １．Take the Kure line from JR Hiroshima station and get off at JR Yano station（around 10 min.） ２．Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway bus to Kumano cho from Yano station-mae and get off at the Hiroshima Electric Railway Kumano Eigyosho bus stop. (around 15. min) ３．After getting of the bus, it's a 1-minute walk. By car: 【Taxi】 From JR Yano station 7 min. From JR Hiroshima station 40 min.

10-chōme-6-23 Dekiniwa

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

Please select a participation date
Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. . Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, 株式会社仿古堂 (書筆・化粧筆製造販売), 1. Watch the demonstration of a traditional craftsman 2. Brush making experience (from arranging bristles to finishing touches) 3. Receive an original brush 4. Try writing with various brushes to comp [Return] at Houkodou, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
This activity has no age limit
You can have your name curved on the handle of the calligraphy brush (free of charge) About 20 characters can be curved on the handle. You can bring the brush you have made back home Participation requirements：Not specified. Even kindergarten pupils can enjoy the experience.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
How to get there Take the Kure line from JR Hiroshima station and get off at JR Yano station (10 minutes), Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway bus to Kumano Cho from Yano station-mae and get off at the Hiroshima Electric Railway Kumano Eigyosho bus stop (15 minutes). After getting off of the bus, walk for 1 minute and you'll reach the location

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