You will learn the uniquely simple and delicate Japanese ikebana that uses flowers and branches only available in that season to capture the beauty of the space between flowers.
After seeing the example of the lecturer you will try it. The lecturer will comment on your arrangement and make some adjustments with it for you.
There is an interpreter guide and a professor of flower arrangement will teach you about ikebana in a fun way.
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The Highlight
Learn the historical art of Ikebana from a nationally licensed instructor.
- Discover Ikebana's varied history and different styles
- Make your very own Ikebana flower arrangement
- Use gorgeous flowers specific to the season, such as, bamboo, safflower, camellia, and narcissus.
The Experience
What is Ikebana? Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. It embodies simplicity and sophistication, and practitioners focus on everything from the arrangement's colors, lines, forms, and angles to bring together a balanced piece.
The art form has a history that reaches back thousands of years and has its roots in the practices of the Shinto and Buddhist religions. Through poetry and use in worship, certain flowers over time developed strong symbolic meanings and associations with certain seasons. These aesthetics and philosophies would then develop into the many schools of Ikebana by the fifteenth century.
Today, Ikebana is viewed as a comprehensive and highly spiritual art. It is rich in seasonal qualities, changing as seasons come and go, and accutely specific. Practitioners trim, shape, color and measure to reach their intended look. Even the space between flowers is regarded as an aesthetic feature.
Much of modern Ikebana is influenced by the Moribana style of flower arrangement. This focuses on using 3 stems as a base for the piece. We will loosely follow this school in our program.
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangement / 90 min. Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun ①8:30-10:00 ②10:30-12:30 ③13:30-15:00
In this program, you will use in-season flowers and foliage to create beautiful flower arrangements in the basic techniques of Japanese Ikebana. Before you begin, our licensed Ikebana instructor will tell you all about the history of this elegant art, and explain how to use its various utensils. As you create, you will learn all about the different styles and schools found in Japanese flower arrangement, and try out some of the methods yourself. Our expert teacher will then instruct you on the methods you can use to improve your arrangements.
The flowers used in Japanese flower arrangement are specific to the season and will also vary on availability. However, flowers commonly found in ikebana include: bamboo (year round), narcissus and Japanese Iris (Spring), cow lily (Summer) and chrysanthemum (Fall).
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people. ※The same charge applies to travelers over the age of six.
- You can take the flowers you arranged in the experience home with you. However, please check the customs regulations of each country when leaving Japan.
- This program may be conducted jointly by multiple groups.
- The time required is an estimate. Please note that it may change depending on the number of customers and the implementation situation. ◆Supporting language Our services are primarily given in English. Other languages such as French and Spanish are also accessible for 20,000 Yen. If you want to request this excursion in French or Spanish, please fill out your request and add this item when you make the reservation.
Important Booking Information
- Be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the program. We do not take any responsibility for accidents etc. caused by not following the instructions of the guide.
- Regarding the cultural experience program, you will be asked to come to the designated meeting place by yourself.
- If you require special assistance during the program due to any of the following: religious reasons, physical conditions, illness, allergies, or age of children, please be sure to indicate this in the remarks section of the reservation form at time of application. Please note that we cannot guarantee any arrangements or changes to the program without prior inquiry.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)