2 Hour Onsen Calligraphy Experience

5.0(13)2 hFree cancellationBy Onsen Experience Lab – Yuno-iro

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.

What's included

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

Not included

✕Transportation to and from the meeting point
✕Gratuities for the guide/instructor (optional, at your discretion)

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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