Welcome to Malligraphy
Malligraphy is a Calligraphy and Stone seal workshop studio
by Calligrapher Marin.
Malligraphy(マリグラフィー)へようこそ！
Malligraphyは外国のお客様向けの書道ワークショップです。
【Session A】
Create your own artwork
Time taken about
1 hour
Adult ￥6500 U12 ￥5000
〈Experience Japanese calligraphy 〉
You can learn Japanese calligraphy from a Japanese calligrapher Marin.
After that, you can create your own artwork using the board of your choice.
The experience fee includes the board.
-Japanese calligraphy workshop-
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From 2,000 Japanese yen
New!【Session B】
Create your own Stone seal.
Time taken about 1.5 hours
Adult ￥10500
Create your own stone seal and take it home — with full support from a professional calligrapher Marin.
The stone, postcard, and box are all included.
Once finished, stamp your seal and have your name and date written in Japanese.
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1 hr 30 min
From 10,500 Japanese yen
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【Premium】
Family and Couple package
Family Package :￥31000 (Parents and U12 child) per group
※Add 1 adult : ¥6500 Add 1 child : ¥5000
Couple Package：￥23000 per group
What you can do
・Create your own calligraphy artwork
・Get a board with your name in Japanese
・Experience Origami
・Take a photo with Kyoto traditional view
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Lecture information
Marin Yano
I’m Marin, a Japanese calligrapher and high school calligraphy teacher. I've been practicing Japanese calligraphy for over 20 years. I love sharing the beauty of calligraphy with travelers visiting Japan!
Let’s enjoy Japanese culture together! Beginners are very welcome—I will teach you patiently.
Career and Awards
Graduated from Calligraphy course, Department of Japanese Literature, Calligaphy - Hanazono University.
A high school teacher license (Japanese calligraphy)
＜Award＞
• JA Osaka Prefecture Calligraphy Competition
– Gold Award (2014)
• Osaka Prefectural Arts and Culture Festival
– Encouragement Award (2016)
• Gakusho Calligraphy Competition – Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (2022)
• All Japan High School & University Calligraphy Competition
– Calligraphy Exhibition Award (2021, 2022)
Contact for buisiness inquiries
Location / EN-LAB. store
5ｰminute walk from Keihan Line Gion-shijo Station.
7-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kyoto-kawaramachi Station.
1-minute walk from Yasaka shrine.
Location/ Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion store
３ｰminute walk from Keihan Line Gion-shijo Station.
６-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kyoto-kawaramachi Station.
５-minute walk from Yasaka shrine.
Malligraphy's first Location: EN-LAB.
This is where it all began. A Japanese calligrapher Marin behind Malligraphy, started the Calligraphy workshop here after graduating from university.
During her time as a Japanese calligraphy student,
she worked part-time at EN-LAB.,a renting the space to start her calligraphy workshop.
EN-LAB. is a versatile venue, used not only for live performances but also as an event space.
Malligraphy's Second Location: Kyoto Tourist Lounge GIon
This is a tourist lounge operated by localized Inc.,
which opened in May 2025. Malligraphy bedan renting a space renting a space here,
Things to do near Malligraphy
Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) is located in a historic town.(Kyoto Gion)
There are many sightseeing spots within walking distance. Here are some recommended spots that are in walking distance of Malligraphy.
Visiting Japan's historical buildings and experiencing the Japanese culture of calligraphy will surely make your trip to Kyoto more fulfilling.
1.Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is just a 30-second walk from Malligraphy(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) .
Yasaka Shrine is affectionately known as "Gion-san" by the Japanese.
You can enjoy spectacular views all year round; cherry blossoms in the spring,the Gion Festival in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall,
and snowy scenery in the winter.
It is said that the gods of warding off evil,finding love,academic successs,bountiful harvests,safety of the home,prosperity in business,and beauty can be found here.
2.Kamogawa river
Kamogawa river is a scenic spot where you can get a real feel for Kyoto and Japan.
Kamo river is 7-minute walk from Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy
workshop studio Kyoto).
Not only can you enjoy the spectacular views at Kamo River,you can also see the crazy spectacle of couples sitting evenly spaced along the river.
3,Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is a 20-minute walk from Malligraphy (Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto).
Although it is a little further away than the other spots we have introduced so far,the path Malligraphy(Japanese calligraphy workshop studio Kyoto) to Kiyomizu Temple is filled with old townscapes, shop,cafes and more, making it sure to make your stroll thought Kyoto more enjoyable.
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