Welcome to Rituan Suibokuga School
Discover traditional Japanese ink painting in Ginza with a private lesson designed for beginners. Create your own artwork and take home a special memory of Japan.
Experience Highlight
●Private lesson for your group only
●Beginners welcome
●English support available
●All materials included
●Convenient Ginza location
Details
●Duration : 180 minutes
●Price : jpy 40,000 per person
●Minimum booking : 2 people
●Location : Ginza,Tokyo（★１）
Cancellation Policy
●Bookings are arranged after we received your request. Please note that cancellation are not accepted after your booking is conformed.
What to wear
●Cloths you don't mind getting dirty
What will you do
●In this experience, you will learn the basic of Suibokuga, Japanese ink painting, using ink,water, and japanese paper.
●You will create your own artwork with guidance from the instructor.
Good for travelers
●If you want a special memory of your trip to Japan, this experience is a great choice.
●You can take your artwork home as a unique souvenir.
(★１）
Location: Shinn Iwama-building 3F, 3-12-18 Ginza, Cyuo-Ward, Tokyo
東京都中央区銀座３丁目ー１２－１８ 新岩間ビル３F
If you are interested, please contact us for lesson details and availability.
Reference
What is Suibokuga?
Suibokuga is a traditional East Asian art form that uses black ink to create beautiful images. Artists use different shades of black to depict nature, landscapes, and figures. The technique emphasizes simplicity, capturing the essence of the subject with minimal brush strokes.
Historical Background
Suibokuga began in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It developed further in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Japanese Zen monks brought the technique to Japan in the late Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). The art form became very popular in Japan during the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), blending with Japanese culture and Zen philosophy.
Famous Artists
Some of the most famous artists in Suibokuga include Josetsu and Sesshū Tōyō. Josetsu is known for his work “Catching a Catfish with a Gourd”. Sesshū Tōyō perfected the art in Japan, creating masterpieces like “Autumn and Winter Landscapes” and “Splashed Ink Landscape”. His travels to China helped him bring back advanced techniques to Japan.
Techniques and Expression
Suibokuga uses various brush techniques, such as straight brush (chokuhitsu) for fine lines and side brush (sokuhitsu) for broader strokes. Artists control the thickness of the ink and the pressure on the brush to create different effects. This allows them to express deep emotions and the beauty of nature with simple black ink.
Spiritual Aspect
Suibokuga is deeply connected to Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes mindfulness, simplicity, and the beauty of nature. The process of painting is meditative, helping the artist to focus and reflect. This spiritual aspect adds a deeper meaning to the art, making it not just a visual experience but a philosophical one as well.