Be a calligrapher, complete a lovely message on a postcard (Sogabo)
- Availableperiod
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Throughout a year
Sat.,Sun., National holidays (café open days) closed
- Fee
- 1 people 3,500yen～
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Authentic Shimoda architecture founded on piling tuff stones -
Sogabo reflected on Hiraname River -
Decorative patterns of the front doors -
Winds are barely audible through glasses -
In the quietude, flowers seem murmuring with each other -
Imitating nature, we learn the essence of creation
Outline of the program
Landscapes and flowers are preferred themes for your artistic experience, 'Be a calligrapher and complete a lovely message on a post card.' Sogabo is an atelier, gallery and café(weekends) of Hisao Takezawa, who will advise you to produce an attractive art piece, with techniques of calligraphy and drawing. However, do not hesitate before doing, as it, of course, is an easy and enjoyable activity, to make your unforgettable memory of the trip.Program schedule
The theme of the season will be offered, and materials for calligraphy and drawing are handed to you. With a brief instruction, please start engaging in designing a wonderful postcard with your own idea. After 1 hour, craft time is finished and you will be quite relaxed, appreciating the nostalgic ambience of my atelier & café. Enjoy talking with each other leisurely until the whole course ends after 1.5 hours.Availability of English guides on the day of the activity
Only JapaneseDetail of the program
| Venue ⁄ location | 14-6, 3 Chome, Shimoda City |
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| Available period |
Throughout a year
Sat.,Sun., National holidays (café open days) closed
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| Available period | Closed on weekends, national holidays (when café is running） |
| Hours of registration | 10:00am～ / 1:00pm～ |
| Length of the program | 1 hour to complete an art piece |
| Reservation | Required |
| Toilet | Available |
| Kiosk | Gallery for art pieces |
| Necessity of bringing something to eat | |
| Place to eat |
Required items to bring
Precautions ⁄ remarks
Details of the fee
3,500jpy with materials and kit (tax included) / person
| Remarks concerning the fee | |
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| Payment method | Cash payment on the site |
| Cancellation fee | On the day and no participation without notice : 100% |
| Reservations accepted from | Throughout a year |
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| Reservations accepted until | 5:00 pm, 1 week prior |
| Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation | 3～10 people |
Meeting place ⁄ map
Meeting place (name) ⁄ meeting time
SogaboMeeting place (address ⁄ access)
Take a bus to Shimoda Aquarium at Izukyu Shimoda Station, and get off at Ryosenji Temple (5 min.), then 3 min. walk / (By car) From parking lot of Perry Road (600jpy / day) 3 min. walkReservation ⁄ inquiry
| English service for making reservations and inquiries | No support in English. Please contact to "Seamon" by phone or email. |
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| Name | Sogabo |
| Address | 14-6, 3 Chome, Shimoda City |
| TEL ⁄ FAX |
Tel.0558-27-1123
Fax.0558-27-1123 When you make a reservation or inquiry on the phone or via FAX, tell the instructor that you saw the Sea-mon website. |
| Business hours | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Closed | Irregular holidays |
| Website | http://www.sogabo.com |
We can answer your inquiries and provide extra information.
Mr. Tanaka
Ms. Aoki
Feel free to contact us to learn more about Shimoda.
The information on this website is subject to change. Please contact individual offices, stores, or the Seamon Shimoda Guide office (TEL: 0558-22-5255) for more detail.