8 Craft Workshops in Osaka, Priced and Rated

1.Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, and Kimono Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 3 hours · from $96Our pick

Osaka tea ceremony with kimono dressing and guided Japanese calligraphy, plus matcha and sweets in a small group near Tanimachi.

“My wife and I felt immersed and a part of the Japanese culture from this activity. Our guide and teacher Nokko-san is phenomenal. She is a very patient and encouraging teacher during our calligraphy session. And throughout all the sessions (kimono fitting, calligraphy drawing, and tea ceremony) Nikki-san is very knowledgeable and insightful. I would recommend to anyone that really wants to dive right into the Japanese culture and tradition.”

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2.Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum:Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $5Best value

Learn ukiyo-e printing using original museum woodblocks, try multi-color techniques, and take home your handmade print for about $5.

“Loved it! The advance one is not easy but very enjoyable ans so affordable!”

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3.Private Japanese Calligraphy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51Top rated

A calm, private 90-minute Japanese calligraphy lesson in Namba, turning your name into kanji and taking home your own artwork.

“Our teacher, Womema, was the most friendly, polite and knowledgeable person we ever met. She made our kalligraphy skills rise. She made it a great experience for us as parents but also for our kids. Thank you SO much Womema”

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4.Calligraphy Workshop in Namba, Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $49

2-hour shodo calligraphy workshop in Namba, Osaka. Write your name in kanji or katakana with English help and keep it.

“We loved this experience! It was a really peaceful experience in the midle of a bustling city! Our kids loved it (Age 9 and 11) and we came away with very special keepsakes from our trip! The teachers were brilliant, very knowledgeable and so friendly!”

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5.Learning Zen of Japanese Calligraphy in kimono near Osaka Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $43

Learn *shodo* in a kimono near Osaka Castle. Pick your own kanji, practice brush strokes, and take home digital photos of your art.

“Was not picked up at the said place, no one received messages via WhatsApp and did not get my money back. Stupid alreadyAuto-translated”

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6.Private Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2h 15m · from $64

Private Osaka tea ceremony and calligraphy with matcha, seasonal sweets, and a personalized kanji souvenir in 135 minutes.

“Loved the private tour. Attention to details, very friendly & answered our questions. Wa No Ma was a wonderful teacher of calligraphy & patient with those of us less skilled.”

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7.Temple Tour and Traditional Calligraphy Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

In one calm hour at Saishoji Temple, learn Osaka phrases, do Zazen, and write one favorite kanji with take-home gifts.

“The calligraphy experience at the temple was a lot of fun. The staff were very kind, and I felt at ease in the warm atmosphere from start to finish. I was able to have a moment of calm that is hard to find in everyday life, and I feel it was a valuable experience that allowed me to face myself. I found out about the experience through Viator, but after actually visiting, I was really glad I did. You can participate alone without any hesitation, so I recommend it for those who want to spend some quiet time.”

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8.Learning Shodo with a kimono and Trying Samurai Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

Shodo in a kimono, your name in kanji, plus oversized samurai calligraphy and photos at Samurai Honor in Osaka.

“The venue is dumpy & trains are rattling by outside the door. Terrible location. But the instructor was nice & we enjoyed trying calligraphy.”

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