Hiroshima Create Your Own Hanging Scroll with Calligraphy

Discover the meanings behind Japanese four-character phrases and choose one that speaks to you during a fully private, beginner-friendly workshop with personal guidance, where you will learn calligraphy using a traditional Kumano brush made in Hiroshima, turn your own calligraphy into a Japanese hanging scroll, and take home your finished scroll in a protective tube.

Create a Japanese hanging scroll that tells your story in this private calligraphy workshop in Hiroshima. The workshop takes place in a calm Japanese-style studio, about a 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. With no other guests, you can create at your own pace. First, learn about Japanese calligraphy, hanging scrolls, and Yojijukugo—meaningful phrases written with four Kanji characters. Then, use a traditional Kumano brush made in Hiroshima to practise how to hold it and make basic strokes. After practising, choose what to write. Select a Yojijukugo that reflects your wishes, values, or a memory from your trip. For example, Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) means treasuring each meeting. You can also choose a word written with one or two Kanji characters. Your instructor will explain the meanings and help you find a word that feels right for you. Write your final piece and mount it onto a Japanese hanging scroll called a Kakejiku. Choose from two scroll colours to complete your work. Take home your one-of-a-kind hanging scroll. The finished scroll is approximately 80 cm long and comes in a protective tube, so you can carry it during your travels.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.