Welcome to Tokyo!– Hotel Calligraphy Tokyo
Travelers often struggle to squeeze authentic culture into a tight itinerary.
Our hotel calligraphy Tokyo workshop solves that problem in just 40 minutes.
Paint your favourite kanji on a traditional uchiwa fan, sip a complimentary drink,
and walk away with a free tote bag—all before lunch. Limited to five seats at 11:30 AM so you can continue sightseeing without losing a day.
What You’ll Do— 40 min–
- 1. Intro Video
- Watch a 6-min calligraphy explainer.
- 2.Brush Basics (10 min)
- Learn stroke order, balance & spacing.
- 3.Choose Your Kanji
- Pick a character from our list or ask the instructor.
Learn more kanji meanings
- 4.Fan Painting
- Paint your chosen kanji on a uchiwa fan.
- 6.Tote-bag Design
- Select a kanji tote and customize the layout.
- Photo & Wrap-up
- Snap photos, enjoy your fan & tote souvenirs.
Enjoy a relaxed 40-minute cultural break before you head out to explore Tokyo!
Beginner-friendly English support
Fan and Kanji Totebag
3-min walk from Roppongi
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Hotel Guests Only – Calligraphy Uchiwa Workshop (40 min)
- Basic brush-handling lesson
- Capacity Max 5 guests per day
- Start Time 11:30 AM
- Writing your favorite kanji character
- take home your artwork of a paper fun
- Complimentary Drink: green tea, soda,
price: ¥6,000-
11:30-12:10
We offer a hands-on Japanese calligraphy class in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Reservations are required
Enjoy an easy-going introduction to Japanese calligraphy, perfect for first-timers. You’ll start with basic brush techniques, then choose a single kanji character to create on a paper fan or hanging scroll. We’ll also render your reservation name in kanji, and you’ll receive a custom hiragana name stamp plus a souvenir set inspired by kanji culture. Immerse yourself in shodō and take home both your artwork and keepsakes!
August 30, 2025, Shodocafe7557 celebrates its 2nd anniversary!
As a token of gratitude, we are giving away a Kamon (Japanese family crest) pouch to the first 200 guests who join our calligraphy experience.
（FAQ）–
Do I need any Japanese skills?
No. Our instructor writes the kanji outline for you and guides stroke order step-by-step.
Can children join?
Yes, ages 6 +. A guardian must accompany children under 10.
What’s included in the ¥6,000 fee?– Hotel Calligraphy Tokyo
40-min lesson, 1 uchiwa fan, drink, free kanji tote bag.
Is English support available?
Yes, our staff speaks English, and international guests are very welcome.
Please note that our workshops are currently available only for international visitors. We do not offer sessions for domestic (Japanese) guests at this time.
Can I keep the brush or ink?
Sorry, tools stay in the studio, but you may purchase a beginner brush kit on-site.
I’d like a longer session—possible?
Yes. We also offer our regular calligraphy course, which averages 90 minutes and lets you create a hanging scroll (kakejiku) to take home.
Customizable Tote Bag with Japanese Family Crests (Kamon) and Kanji
We sell customizable tote bags featuring Japanese family crests (kamon) and kanji. Choose your favorite crest and characters—such as ‘龍’—and we’ll craft a unique, made-in-Tokyo piece. Perfect as a cultural gift or travel keepsake. Lead time varies by design.
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Access Map
Shodocafe 7557 – Japanese Calligraphy Café
2 F Crest Roppongi, 7-9-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
3-min walk from Roppongi Station (Exit 7, Oedo & Hibiya Lines)
10-min walk from The National Art Center & Roppongi Hills
Shodocafe7557 Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Roppongi
We accept private group reservations.
If you would like to reserve as
group of 10-15, please let us know.
Please feel free to contact us.
We are looking forward to seeing you!