2 Hour Onsen Calligraphy Experience

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About this activity

Experience Japanese calligraphy using real onsen water in a peaceful ryokan setting.

Write on traditional paper or a Japanese hand fan, and take home your one-of-a-kind creation.

Relax and connect with the spirit of Hakone through this soothing cultural experience.

Art Classes Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Onsen Experience Lab – Yuno-iro

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Venue fee for the indoor space at the onsen ryokan
Included: Complimentary Japanese tea served during the experience
Included: All calligraphy materials
Included: A take-home bag for your finished pieces
Included: Instruction by an experienced calligraphy teacher
Included: One uchiwa (Japanese round paper fan) for artwork
Included: Onsen water for ink preparation
Included: Cultural explanation of Hakone’s hot spring traditions

Not included

Not included: Transportation to and from the meeting point
Not included: Gratuities for the guide/instructor (optional, at your discretion)

Itinerary

Enjoy a memorable Onsen Calligraphy Experience at a historic hot spring ryokan in Hakone. In this rare and culturally rich workshop, you’ll mix your ink with actual onsen (hot spring) water and explore the calming art of Japanese calligraphy. The session begins with a brief introduction to the history and cultural significance of Hakone’s hot springs, setting the stage for a deeper connection with your artwork. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve tried calligraphy before, the friendly instructor will guide you through the basics with care and encouragement. You’ll create your piece on traditional Japanese paper or on a uchiwa (a classic round Japanese hand fan), which you can take home as a lasting memento of your experience.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please gather at the entrance of the historic Yamato-kan Onsen Ryokan in Hakone Yumoto.

On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting at the ryokan’s entrance holding a laminated sign with the tour name.

End point

Please gather at the entrance of the historic Yamato-kan Onsen Ryokan in Hakone Yumoto.

On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting at the ryokan’s entrance holding a laminated sign with the tour name.