SHOSA KYOTO - Dress in harmony with your heart, and carry the breeze of each season in cherished memories.
Private Kimono Textile
Calligraphy Experience
Where Kyoto Craft Meets Personal Expression
Create your own calligraphy artwork on authentic kimono silk,
guided by a master calligrapher in a private setting in Kyoto.
Your Calligraphy
Art Experience
A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your story, captured in art.
Your creation becomes a timeless piece of art, crafted with tradition and cherished for a lifetime.
By reservation only / Kyoto, Japan
Authentic Kimono Silk
Create your artwork on genuine kimono textile, carrying the beauty and tradition of Kyoto craft.
Private Calligraphy Session
Receive personal guidance from a master calligrapher in an intimate, reservation-only setting.
A One-of-a-kind Artwork
Your finished piece will be carefully framed and delivered as a lasting memory of your time in Kyoto.
Experience Price
¥198,000
/group
(for 2 people)
(11+ guests: Please contact us.)
Experience Includes
Lecture with a Master Calligrapher
Creation of Your Original Calligraphy Artwork
Professional framing of your artwork
Optional Services
Luxury kimono rental by SHOSA
Professional kimono dressing
Hair styling
Professional photography by a dedicated photographer
Important Information
The artwork will be carefully framed using the finest materials.
We will deliver your finished piece to your home at a later date.
Please allow approximately 4–6 weeks for delivery.
This experience is by reservation only. Advance booking is recommended.
About the Finished Artwork
Each artwork is carefully dried, professionally finished, and prepared for shipment after the experience.
As every piece is handmade, slight variations in texture, ink expression, and appearance may occur.
We hope you enjoy the unique character of each one-of-a-kind piece.
Shipping Information
Photography
Photos and videos taken during the experience may be used for our website, social media, and promotional materials.
If you prefer not to be featured, please inform our staff before the experience begins.
Master Calligrapher
Calligraphy is not just a technique —
it is a reflection of how we live.
Souhou Takeda
武 田 双 鳳
Master calligrapher Souhou Takeda was born in Kumamoto, Japan.
From an early age, he studied under his mother, calligrapher Soyo Takeda,
and along with his brothers Souun and Souryu,
has devoted his life to the art of calligraphy.
After pursuing a career in law, he served as a lecturer at Ritsumeikan University
and major preparatory schools for over 15 years,
where he cultivated the ability to communicate with clarity
and think from the essence.
He later obtained his calligraphy teaching license and established his career
as a professional calligrapher.
Through collaborations with companies, lectures,
and the creation of original works, he continues to expand
the possibilities of calligraphy both in Japan and abroad.
Based in Kyoto and Otsu, he leads his private calligraphy dojos
with a steadfast vision: to enrich lives through every single stroke.
His dedication to this craft resonates globally,
drawing students from every corner of Japan and abroad to seek his guidance.
Calligraphy Instruction
Personal guidance by the Master Calligrapher
Founder of Shosa Dojo
Shosa Dojo in Kyoto & Otsu
Works & Collaborations
Collaborations with companies and organizations in Japan and around the world
Lectures & Workshops
Calligraphy lectures and workshops for diverse audiences
— A moment to bring essence and beauty into your one and only piece.
Reservations & Inquiries
This private experience is available by reservation only.
Please fill out the form below with your preferred date, number of guests, and any optional requests.
Our team will contact you to confirm availability and details.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellation fee, the contractor shall be obliged to pay as follows.
- In case of cancellation on the same day, 100% of the plan price will be charged at the time of reservation
- If there is a contact within the business hours of the previous day (10: 00-18: 00) and it is canceled, 50% of plan charges will be incurred at the time of reservation
- If canceled 2 days ago to 7 days before the date of wearing, a plan fee of 30% will occur at the time of reservation
SHOSA KYOTO
authentic luxury kimono rental
SHOSA KYOTO (gallery YUIITSUMUNI)
15 Kamikawahara-cho, Koyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8131, Japan
Tel: +81-75-432-7151
(For domestic calls: 075-432-7151)