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【Kyoto/Kiyomizu-dera】Mindfulness Calligraphy Experience to Calm the Mind | A High-Quality Cultural Experience Engaging the Five Senses (60 min) Beginners Welcome! No Equipment Needed!!
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Duration:2 hour(s)
Language(s): English / Japanese
Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date
- Mindfulness Calligraphy: Starting by Calming the Mind
- Choosing a Character that Resonates from the Heart Sutra
- Grinding Ink and Enjoying a Quiet Moment with the Five Senses
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- About a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto. A special calligraphy experience where you can calm your mind and enjoy the five senses in a space surrounded by Kyoto's nature and tranquility. This is a unique mindfulness calligraphy experience developed and supervised by calligraphers active both domestically and internationally, and mental wellness experts. It begins with a quiet meditation to calm the mind and face yourself. Slowly grind the ink, and engage with calligraphy through your five senses while being conscious of the scent of the ink, the touch of the brush, the sound, and your breathing. From the 262 characters of the Heart Sutra, choose the one that resonates with your heart right now, and under the careful guidance of a calligrapher, write each stroke with all your heart. Calligraphy beginners are welcome to participate with peace of mind. At the end, reflect on the time spent with yourself while enjoying tea and Japanese sweets. You can take home your finished shikishi artwork in a special frame as a precious memento. This is a high-quality, small-group cultural experience limited to 8 people, where you can calm your mind in the tranquility of Kyoto, something you cannot experience through sightseeing alone.
- Mindfulness Calligraphy: Starting by Calming the Mind
- It begins with a time to calm your breathing through meditation and quietly face yourself. By holding the brush with a calm mind, you can enjoy calligraphy with a different sensation than usual.
- Choosing a Character that Resonates from the Heart Sutra
- Look at the kanji selected from the 262 characters of the Heart Sutra, and choose the one that resonates with your heart right now. Put your thoughts into the chosen character and finish your own unique work.
- Grinding Ink and Enjoying a Quiet Moment with the Five Senses
- Enjoy Japanese calligraphy culture with your five senses, such as the sound and scent of grinding ink and the touch of the brush. In a small group of up to 8 people, you can spend a relaxing time while receiving careful guidance from the instructor.
A mindfulness experience starting with meditation to calm the mind
A special cultural experience in a small group limited to 8 people
Grinding ink and enjoying Japanese culture with the five senses
Choosing a character that resonates from the Heart Sutra
Finishing a unique piece of work with a professional calligrapher
A quiet hideaway in Kyoto, 5 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-dera
What You Can Expect
Duration: 2 hour(s)
1 Day
- Choosing a kanji. Look at the kanji selected from the 262 characters of the Heart Sutra, listen to the explanation, and choose the one that resonates with your heart right now.
- Meditation and calming the mind. Focus on your breathing and quietly face yourself. Slowly let go of daily tension and distractions to prepare your mind for calligraphy.
- Grinding the ink. While grinding the ink, experience the scent, sound, and the tactile sensation of the ink. Through slow movements, further calm your mind.
- Calligraphy experience. Under the guidance of an experienced calligrapher, put your thoughts into the chosen kanji as you move the brush.
- Creating the artwork. Finally, write your chosen character on a shikishi board with all your heart, and finish it with a special frame as a memento.
- Tea, Japanese sweets, and artwork appreciation. Reflect on the time spent with yourself while enjoying tea and Japanese sweets. You can take your finished work home with you.
Purchase Notice
Questions at the time of booking:
- Question 1: Please inform us if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. (Tea and Japanese sweets will be served at the end of the experience.)
Regarding Cancellation:
- If it is determined that the event is difficult to hold or poses safety issues due to typhoons, earthquakes, or large-scale suspension of public transportation, the event may be cancelled or postponed. In such cases, we will generally provide a full refund or reschedule the date.
Notes for participating in the course:
- ・If you are late for the start time, the experience time may be shortened. ・We use ink, so please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. (Aprons are available.) ・Calligraphy beginners are welcome to participate. ・Children under 13 years old cannot participate.
Includes/Excludes
- Experience fee, complete set of calligraphy tools, apron, tea and Japanese sweets, finished work (shikishi board), instructor fee, consumption tax
Reminders
Participant Age: 13 to 100 years old
Clothing and Belongings: There are no specific requirements. Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting ink on. Aprons are also available. Other necessary tools will be provided.
Rental Items: All necessary calligraphy tools such as brushes, inkstones, ink, and paper are provided.
Duration: 70 minutes (Experience time: 60 minutes)
Minimum participants: 1 person
Meeting Point
Location Name: 1-287-1 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address: 1-287-1 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoHow to Get There
・Meeting Time:
Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
・Meeting Point:
Workshop Biki Kobo (within the premises of Asahi Toan)
Experience Location
Location Name: 1-287-1 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address: 1-287-1 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoHow to Get There
・By car:
If coming by car, please use nearby paid parking lots (around Kiyomizu-dera).
If coming by large bus, please use the parking lots affiliated with each company nearby (around Kiyomizu-dera).
・By train:
From Keihan Line 'Kiyomizu-Gojo Station', take Exit 4 and walk about 15 minutes along Gojo-dori towards Kiyomizu-dera.
・By other methods:
From JR Kyoto Station, take the city bus (No. 206 / No. 100) and get off at 'Gojozaka', then walk about 7 minutes towards Kiyomizu-dera.
From Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, take the city bus (No. 207) and get off at 'Gojozaka', then walk about 7 minutes towards Kiyomizu-dera.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
