Craft your own calligraphy brush under the guidance of the famed brush artisans
2 hour private experience
Location: Aki, Hiroshima
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the master
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
As Fine as a Frog’s Hair
Known across Japan as “The Land of Brushes,” Kumano 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.
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.
