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A group of people holding masks and a sign with Japanese characters. 1
A person pointing at a whiteboard with Japanese text. 2
Three people engaged in a calligraphy class, with ink bottles, brushes, and paper on the table. 3
Two people sitting at a table, one writing on a piece of paper. 4
Two people practicing calligraphy with brushes and ink on paper. 5

Tokyo Private Family Workshop: Make a Japanese Friend, Mom & Son

By Rie's Tokyo Japanese Family Culture & Exchange Workshop
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,784 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Traveling Tokyo with children can be busy.
This is your private afternoon to slow down
— 3 hours with a Japanese mother and her 11-year-old son in Hiroo. One family per session.

You can buy a souvenir anywhere in Tokyo. You cannot buy this.

Children learn origami face-to-face with my 11-year-old son.
No shared language needed — just paper, hands, and laughter.
For younger children, simple Japanese games adjusted to age and mood.
Children arrive nervous and leave waving goodbye to a new Japanese friend.

While your children play happily with my son, you can fully relax and focus on your own one-of-a-kind kanji name artwork.
I research 2–3 kanji candidates a week before you arrive.
Together we choose, practice, and finish on shikishi or uchiwa — ready to take home.

Children receive discounted rates by age (from ¥4,000). All materials and snacks included.

Best for families with children ages 5–12. Teens, couples, and solo adults also welcome.

Activity location

  • 5-chōme-4-12 Hiroo
    • 12 4
    • 150-0012, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 大成ビルディング
    • 大成ビルディング 4
    • 150-0012, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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Origami+Caligraphy+Yukata/Kids in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:30-17:30
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Adults & kids : 1. Origami, Calligraphy, and Yukata (Ages 5+)

  1. Kids Festival Plan (For Children Under 8)
    Activities: Supervised games
Price details
P 3,783.73 x 1 AdultP 3,783.73
Total
Price is P 3,783.73
Until Fri, Jun 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shikishi or uchiwa artwork to take home
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customized Japanese games for younger children (age, personality, and mood)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional yukata photo time (subject to size availability)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Origami session with my 11-year-old son
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All necessary materials for calligraphy and origami
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Japanese tea, sweets and snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalized kanji name research & preparation (pre-visit)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Activity itinerary

WHO DOES WHAT BY AGE • Adults & teens (13+): Kanji name calligraphy + origami + yukata photo + tea • Ages 10–12: Same full experience + Japanese snacks • Ages 7–9: Simple kanji + origami + festival games + snacks • Ages 3–6: Festival games + origami + snacks • Under 3: Enjoy the space with your family HOW THE DAY FLOWS 1. Meet in Hiroo We meet near Hiroo Station and walk to the private family studio. 2. Choose your kanji name A week before, I prepare 2–3 kanji candidates. On the day, we choose meanings together. 3. Practice calligraphy Adults and teens practice brush writing with step-by-step guidance. While you create, your kids play with my son. 4. Children make a Japanese friend My 11-year-old son welcomes your child face-to-face — origami, games, snacks. Children arrive nervous and leave with a new Japanese friend. 5. Younger children's activities For ages 3–6, simple Japanese games (yo-yo fishing, fukuwarai, sand art) adjusted to each child's age and mood. 6. Finish your artwork Write your kanji name on shikishi or uchiwa — your own artwork to take home. 7. Yukata photos and tea Optional yukata photo (if sizes available), then tea and snacks.

Location

Activity location

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    5-chōme-4-12 Hiroo
    • 12 4
    • 150-0012, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    大成ビルディング
    • 大成ビルディング 4
    • 150-0012, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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