The Land of Brushes: Kumano City and the Prized Craft of Fude

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Aki, Hiroshima

• 2 hours

• 4 people max. Minimum 2 participants, solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants

• Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

As Fine as a Frog’s Hair

Known across Japan as “The Land of Brushes,” Kumano Town has championed the traditional craft of fude brush-making since the Edo Period. Kumano-fude are most notably used in the art of calligraphy, due to their fine tips and koshi, meaning “firmness." Making each brush requires meticulous attention, ensuring that each hair points in the correct direction and is aligned perfectly to a point. In recent years, kumano-fude have also seen growing popularity in the beauty industry, using traditional techniques for modern makeup brushes. In this experience, enter a traditional fude workshop and learn about the history and techniques of the tradition. Then, utilizing ethically-sourced animal hair, craft your own brush under the guidance of the masters and try your hand at the art of Japanese calligraphy.

What you’ll do

Enter a kumano-fude workshop and learn about the traditional craft. Create your own handmade brush, and try your hand at the art of calligraphy.

Who can attend

Children must be 12+

Availability

Session 1 (9:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 16:00)
Not available every weekend and National Holiday.

Access

20 mins from Kaitaichi station, 30min from Hiroshima station via car

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy, here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.