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Hiroshima Japanese Calligraphy Workshop near Peace Memorial Park by Local Operator

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Activity provider: sketch
Hiroshima Japanese Calligraphy Workshop near Peace Memorial Park by Local Operator
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1.5-hour tour in Hiroshima, including Hands-on calligraphy experience and Guidance from an experienced instructor. Run by sketch, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Hands-on calligraphy experience
  • Guidance from an experienced instructor
  • Practice materials provided
  • A memorable Japanese cultural experience
  • A handmade calligraphy souvenir

Hiroshima Japanese Calligraphy Workshop near Peace Memorial Park by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $32.5 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience in Hiroshima. It is run by sketch, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

The price covers Hands-on calligraphy experience, Guidance from an experienced instructor, Practice materials provided, A memorable Japanese cultural experience and A handmade calligraphy souvenir. It does not cover Meals and drinks and Transportation to the venue, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

sketch sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with sketch before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Hands-on calligraphy experience
  • Guidance from an experienced instructor
  • Practice materials provided
  • A memorable Japanese cultural experience
  • A handmade calligraphy souvenir

Excludes

  • Meals and drinks
  • Transportation to the venue

Important information

Meeting point

sketch sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $32.5
$32.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 17 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Dimitrios
April 5, 2026

The activity was very interesting and we had a lot of fun. The teacher is super nice. We could choose from a series of words to try to write, and at the end she translated our names to Japanese, we wrote them and could take them home. I surely recommend it!

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Loreta
June 5, 2026

Really lovely and friendly and accommodating. We didn't even notice how an hour went by. Definitely would recommend as a brilliant experience and learning opportunity

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Shelley
April 19, 2026

Loved it! I wasn’t very good at it but the instructor was very kind, patient and encouraging.

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Christine
April 8, 2026

Fantastic! Tutor was so friendly, helpful and encouraging. There were only two of us so we had individual attention. Really would like to learn and practise more back home. Thank you so much ! Chris and Iestyn

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Nick
April 4, 2026

Lovely instructor, convenient location, very generous with her time and availability of materials

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Traveller
July 21, 2026

Très agréable moment zen passé en famille. nous avons écrits plusieurs mots en japonais puis chacun notre prénom. Les explications étaient top, la personne super sympa et nous avons reçu nos œuvres en cadeau. A faire sans hésiter.

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Larissa
July 15, 2026

Tolle Erfahrung. Sehr entspannend und wirklich gut erklärt. Wir konnten alle unsere Versuche am Ende mit nach Hause nehmen.

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Traveller
May 1, 2026

The teacher did not speak English, she used the translator to explain the activity. it was limited conversation between the teacher and the students.

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Gerhard
April 25, 2026

War super, allerdings hatten wir auch eine Privatstunde, dh wir waren die einzigen Teilnehmer und haben somit die komplette Aufmerksamkeit von Tanaka bekommen. Wir konnten auch die Namen unserer Enkel in Kalligraphie schreiben. Danke.

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BLONDEEL
April 15, 2026

Nous avons passé un moment relaxant et instructif merci

Frequently Asked Questions

sketch sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover meals and drinks and transportation to the venue. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes. Anything finished in the session, calligraphy, origami, an ikebana arrangement, an indigo cloth, goes with you. Pottery needs glazing and firing, so it is posted to your home or hotel some weeks later; ask about international shipping when you book.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Hands-on calligraphy experience, Guidance from an experienced instructor, Practice materials provided, A memorable Japanese cultural experience, A handmade calligraphy souvenir
The duration of the Hiroshima Japanese Calligraphy Workshop near Peace Memorial Park by Local Operator is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
Starting from$32.5