How to Get Custom Japanese Calligraphy Delivered to Your Hotel in Tokyo

11/28/25

Japanese hotel reception desk where a guest receives a package containing custom calligraphy artwork

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A Complete Guide for International Travelers

Japanese calligraphy artist Madara creating custom artwork using the Hisseki-jutsu technique

Many visitors to Japan want to bring home a meaningful Japanese gift—but tight schedules make it difficult to visit a calligraphy studio.
For this reason, hotel delivery calligraphy has become one of the most popular services among international guests.

Here is a complete guide on how to order your own custom calligraphy and receive it at your hotel front desk.

Why Hotel Delivery Is So Popular Among Travelers

No need to travel to a studio
Easy pick-up at the front desk
Pre-wrapped and suitcase-friendly
Your English name turned into beautiful Kanji

It is the easiest way to experience authentic Japanese culture during your stay.

What You Can Order

Various types of Japanese calligraphy artwork such as A5 paper, shikishi board, hanging scrolls, and tenugui cloth

All artworks are handwritten by calligraphy artist Madara, using the unique Hisseki-jutsu technique.

Your English name transformed into Kanji
Popular Japanese words (Love, Hope, Peace, Samurai, etc.)
Custom themes or personal messages
A5 paper, Japanese paper board, hanging scrolls, tenugui cloths, and more

How the Hotel Delivery Service Works

Hotel front desk where a Japanese staff member hands a calligraphy box labeled Japanese Calligraphy to a traveler

Step 1: Choose your artwork style

A5, shikishi board, scroll, tenugui cloth, etc.

Step 2: Tell us the name or word you want

Simply write it in English—we will create the Kanji.

Step 3: Madara creates your artwork

Each piece is written in one take, filled with intention and spirit.

Step 4: Pick it up at your hotel front desk

Just tell the staff:
“A package may arrive for me.”

Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery

International travelers with suitcases arriving in Japan, representing visitors who use the hotel delivery calligraphy service

Many artworks can be created and delivered on the same day.
Perfect for last-minute gifts or busy travel schedules.

Who Uses This Service?

Travelers looking for a meaningful Japanese gift
Couples celebrating anniversaries
Families wanting matching Kanji art
Business travelers needing quick souvenirs
Visitors who don’t have time to visit a studio

Prices

No.1 Japanese paper A5 Size: 6,000–10,000 yen
No.2 Japanese paper board: 12,000–15,000 yen
No.3 Hanging scroll (Small): 15,000–25,000 yen
No.4 Tenugui (Goldfish / Sakura Fuji): 10,000–16,000 yen

All items include careful wrapping and front-desk delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order even if I don’t know Japanese?: Yes. English is perfectly fine.
Do I need to be at the hotel?: The front desk will keep your package safely.
How do we handle delivery for hotels without a front desk or for self check-in hotels?: In Japan, convenience stores are available everywhere.
If you tell us the location of your hotel, we can deliver your artwork to the nearest convenient store that accepts packages and inform you of the pickup location.
Is same-day delivery possible?: For many items, yes.
Can multiple people order together?: Yes—couple and family sets are very popular.

Order Your Custom Calligraphy in Tokyo

Promotional flyer showing QR code for ordering custom Japanese calligraphy with hotel delivery service

Bring home a piece of Japanese culture—created just for you.

▶ Order Here:
https://kanji.tokyo/en/deliver_artwork_en/

We look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind artwork during your stay in Japan.

For now, I’ll take a look at the page.

What is MADARA? Pen name: Madara (MADARA) Real Name: I refrain from disclosing my real name in order to focus on my work and concepts. Date of birth: May 6, 1972, Fukushima …