Kyoto Small-Group Cultural Experience: Calligraphy or Origami Class

Meet your guide at a machiya – a traditional wooden townhouse that’s typically found in the historical capital – providing an authentic atmosphere for your calligraphy or origami lesson. (The location is just a 5-minute walk from the south end of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.)

After a demonstration by an expert instructor, you’ll have plenty of time to experiment with brush strokes or paper-folding techniques, depending on which class you’ve selected. Your English-speaking guide will translate your native Japanese teacher’s instructions as well as offer assistance during your lesson. If you upgrade your experience to include the kimono-wearing session, you’ll have the opportunity to keep it on while you fold origami. (See descriptions of each option below.)