Ikebana Experience
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. This traditional and formal art may seem esoteric, but this is not the case. Anyone is capable of creating a fantastic work of art by themselves after acquiring the basic concepts and fundamental skills of this art.
Learning ikebana promotes a better understanding of the Japanese view of nature; a crucial step in appreciating the unique aesthetics, emotions and thoughts that
merge to create this visual art form. Flower arranging used to be a required "mannerism" for well-educated men, such as samurais or monks.
Since you have travelled to this "strange island" it would be a waste not to experience our genuinely unique culture!
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What will you experience?
Introduction
Introduction of essential knowledge about ikebana, its history and background.
Instruction
By watching the instruction, you will learn the basic concepts, allowing you to grasp an image for your own work.
Hands-on
Try to create an ikebana art work yourself! We'll give you a hand when you need it.
We offer 2 types of ikebana workshops: Hands-on & Demonstration
いけばな体験には、実際に花をいける体験コースと講師が花をいけるところを見学するデモンストレーションコースの2つがあります。
Hands-on Course
Mon / Wed / Friday
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue / Thu / Saturday
4:00 pm -
5:30 pm
5,000 JPY / person
- Please make your online reservation by 5:00pm on the day before your booking.
- For a Monday class, please make your online reservation by 5:00pm on the previous Saturday since our facility is closed on Sunday.
- Please arrive on time as the ending time for each workshop is fixed.
- We accept Japanese yen and credit cards. We don't accept checks.
- If someone in your group needs to be interpreted from English into your own language, please book a private session.
- We are unable to respond to your calls or email on Sundays. Thank you for understanding.
Demonstration Course
- 3,000 JPY / person
- The same schedule as our hands-on course, but the duration is 45 minutes.
- This course is for a group of at least 2 people.
- If you'd like to book a demonstration course, please send us an email at ami@whattodoinkyoto.com
Private Hands-on Lesson
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For a group of 2 people: 8,000 JPY / person
For a group of 3-4 people: 6,500 JPY / person
For a group of 5-6 people: 5,000 JPY / person (same as the group lesson)
- If you'd like to book a private class, please contact us at ami@whattodoinkyoto.com
- It will not be possible to accept your request when we have other bookings for that day.
Large Group
- When your group has more than 7 people, please contact us at ami@whattodoinkyoto.com
- We willingly accept large groups and will do our best to respond quickly to your request.
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◎前日の17時までに予約をしてください。（月曜日のクラスは前土曜日の17時まで）
◎デモンストレーションコース・プライベート・団体様のご予約はami@whatotoinkyoto.comまでメールを送信してください。
Instructor
I've studied and practiced ikebana for 17 years. I started learning this traditional art being influenced by my mother and aunt who are also ikebana masters.
■ Cancellation Policy for a group of 1-3 people
- 50% of the fee will be charged for cancellations on the day before your workshop.
- 100% of the fee will be charged for the appointed day cancellation or for any "no-shows".
■ Cancellation Policy for a group of 4-6 people and a private class
- 50% of the fee will be charged for cancellations 2-3 days before your workshop.
- 100% of the fee will be charged for cancellation on the day before, the appointed day, or for any "no-shows".
For inquiries or further details:
- Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm
- We are unable to respond to your calls and email on Sundays. Thank you for understanding.