Calligraphy Workshop in Namba, Dotonbori

Duration

2 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

5+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$49 per person

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Small group · up to 6

Near exit 7 on the Midosuji line in Namba, 5th floor

Why it is on this site

A calligraphy teacher takes beginners step by step, and 61 reviews all give five stars.
Brushes, ink stone, ink stick and souvenirs are all provided.
Dotonbori and Kuromon Market are close by for lunch before or after.

Best for

Quiet-minded passengers who want a seated, hands-on couple of hours in the city centre.

Think twice if

The meeting instructions in the record are garbled ("Taka #7 exit" of the Midosuji line), so confirm the address before you go. It is about 25 minutes by subway each way from the berth.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included

brushes, ink stone, ink stick, souvenirs and so on

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Calligraphy Workshop.

Timing

Check your call first

This tour needs about 5 hours in port, counting the half hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Add about 25 minutes each way by subway from Osakako to Namba.

Upcoming calls it fits

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Calligraphy Workshop in Namba, Dotonbori worth it from the Osaka cruise port?

A two-hour beginners' calligraphy workshop in Namba that ends with your name brushed in Japanese to take home. Best for: Quiet-minded passengers who want a seated, hands-on couple of hours in the city centre.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 5 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add about 25 minutes each way by subway from Osakako to Namba.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

The meeting instructions in the record are garbled ("Taka #7 exit" of the Midosuji line), so confirm the address before you go. It is about 25 minutes by subway each way from the berth.

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