Welcome to the Sousen School of Calligraphy

This is the headquarters of Shodo JAPAN.
Here, you can enroll in calligraphy classes, available in both Japanese and English.
At Shodo JAPAN, both existing members looking for personal lessons and travelers looking to try something new can enroll at special prices.
Hamamatsu City, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is about a 90-minute train ride from Tokyo, and is the perfect rest stop for tourists on the road to Kyoto. The city is easy to access, is surrounded by the ocean, mountains, rivers and lakes, and boasts many fun tourist spots. Let us know if you’re interested, and we can give you lots of ideas on how to spend your vacation!
We hope to see you soon!

Twice a month, generally the 2nd and 4th Saturday
Ages 6-12 13:30-15:00
Ages 13 and up 16:00-18:00
A single class lasting one hour. Feel free to join if you are available during the above times.
Some schedule changes may occur around New Year’s and during summer vacation.

All classes are taught using calligraphy brushes.
In general, classes for children up through junior high school focus on the children’s calligraphy exam, while classes for high school and up focus on the adult’s calligraphy exam.
Calligraphy exams allow you to gauge and improve your skills and are recommended as motivation for daily practice.

Ages 6-14 ¥2,000
15 and up ¥3,000
※Members ages 15 and up who wish to take the calligraphy exam must pay a separate registration fee of ¥23,000 to the Bunka Shodo Gakkai. This gets you membership along with texts and materials used all the way up to Master certification and beyond.

Ages 6-14 ¥4,000（incl. tax・1/mo exam fee（¥550））
15 and up ¥8,000（incl. tax）exam fee separate（¥1,200-1,800）

1 person / one-time lesson　max. 60 min. ¥3,500（w/ tax）
※If you would like to set up a lesson on a day other than Saturday, please contact us in advance and give us your 3 best options for day and time. Payment can be made in cash on the day of the lesson.

First-timers can take a free trial lesson or observe a lesson in progress. Trial lessons last 30 minutes.
※Trial lessons and observations can be done according to the schedule outlined above.

¥200（w/ tax）（FREE for elementary schoolkids and younger）
※Calligraphy tools are also available for purchase. A Basic Set of calligraphy tools starts at ¥6,900, or you can purchase individual brushes.

〒432-8061 Shizuoka-ken Hamamatsu-shi Nishi-ku Irino-chou 1900-37 San Stage Plam B1
静岡県浜松市西区入野町1900-37 サンステージプラムB1

●By Bus
Hamamatsu Station→ Bus Platform 3, Bus 9→ 3-minute walk from「佐鳴台１丁目(Sanarudai-icchoume)」

●By Car
・Approx. 25 min from the Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-nishi Exit
・Approx. 50 min from the Shin Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-Hamakita Exit