We offer a cultural experience course at a flower shop located in a renovated traditional townhouse, approximately 100 years old, near the Kinkaku-ji Temple and the Daitoku-ji Temple. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the history and art of IKEBANA (Japanese flower arrangement) while experiencing the beauty of flowers that adorn Japan's seasons. Beginners are welcome to join us.
What an exceptional experience! You get a glimpse of the trade craftsman’s art and perform your own experience with their guidance. My wife and I treasured this experience.
It was really interesting! Seems to be in a movie!
Amazing one on one teaching of Ikebana. The shop had a lovely atmosphere and the florist and his wife were excellent teachers. They even deliver the Ikebana to your accommodation to enjoy while you are in Kyoto! Couldn’t recommend more for those interested in learning Ikebana or floristry.
Very informative without being super long; interesting setting and good service. A little out of the way from the main city sights but not not particularly far and quiet neighborhood.
My fiancé and I went to this class on our trip to Kyoto, and this was the most amazing part of our trip so far. The hosts are kind, patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. I would spend all evening with the hosts! We came during Sakura season so we were able to use the Sakura blossoms which was so pretty! It was also so nice that it was private for just us two so we still were able to get quality time together. The hosts also took some photos along the way so we got some cute candid photos of us laughing at each other during the process. This was worth every penny and more!
Very interesting and informative. Hands on experience- will definitely use it to make my own ichebanas
We had a great experience! It was fun and the hosts were very kind. Thanks again!
One of my favorite things I did in Kyoto. Both hosts were knowledgable and answered all the questions I had. It was a really good time ! They even sent our arrangements to us to our hotels . Really the nicest people ever.
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this peaceful ikebana lesson. What a breath of fresh air in contrast to the busy Kyoto scene! Taro-san and Chiaki-san were incredibly welcoming and knowledgable and encouraged us that there was no right or wrong answer. Our ikebana was also delivered to our accomodation afterwards. OOKINI 🌸🙏🏼
We had a wonderful time at the flower arranging class. My wife and kids all loved it, and they even delivered the flowers to us afterwards! Thank you!
We had a wonderful time in this ikebana experience. Our host was kind and patient, even when I paused to translate for my mother in Spanish, and they stayed with us past the scheduled time with steady guidance. They shared thoughtful insights into ikebana and welcomed our ideas, which helped us create arrangements that felt uniquely our own. I loved that the flowers were seasonal, a gentle reminder of the moment we were in, and it was especially considerate that they delivered our finished pieces to the hotel so we could enjoy them during our stay. Every time we walked into the room and saw them, we were reminded of the class and felt the calm energy of the flowers in our space. They also provided a simple yet thorough guide to the process, which was easy to follow and perfect for recreating at home. I recommend this class without hesitation. It is thoughtful, beautiful, and genuinely insightful.
It was a great experience. Our host was very kind, I brought my 6-year old daughter with and they had a flower set up for her too and kindly sat with her to do hers so I could do my floral arrangement in peace. They explain what Ikebana basic principles are and include a print out which is appreciated, I love to learn and take notes. And at the end of the day the host dropped off our flowers and branches. I highly recommend for the delightful experience!
I went with my parents and we all loved the class! The instructor taught us the basics and we each made our own ikebana arrangement. It was a very relaxing activity on our vacation. I would definitely recommend!
I truly loved my ikebana experience with them! They were the perfect blend of instructive/informative and hands-off, so that I could do my own thing. I learned a lot about the principles of ikebana and am excited to practice on my own now. My favorite part of the experience was that they brought the arrangement I made to my hotel so that I could enjoy it for a few days. They picked it up after check out. Also, just want to note, the class is in a residential area, which was such a fresh breath of air in comparison to the more tourist paths of Kyoto. Felt like a very authentic Japanese experience. Not catering to a super touristy crowd. A+++++
Ikebana Instructor Taro, ably assisted in his english dialogue by his wife Chiaki, provided me with a comprehensive introduction to this ancient floral artistry. Their appraoch to teaching was one of peaceful enthuiasm and guidance, filling me with encouragement. In the time spent with them, I gained more than an insight into the art of Ikebana floral artistry, I found the path to an amazing journey in this beautiful art. Thank you Taro and Chiaki!
A serene experience in a flower studio that offers a great introduction to ikebana. The youthful couple who teach are delightful. They chose the right amount of information to impart: good background on the philosophy and approach of ikebana. Their studio includes an alcove to photograph your finished work. Then, they were very kind to deliver the piece to my hotel to enjoy for my stay! A special thank you for their flexibility in scheduling and to accommodate a solo traveler. Easy to reach from Kinkaju Temple, making it a nice way to complement and extend the calm and meditation after your visit. Don’t hesitate to book!
Wonderful experience! We enjoyed learning about and making a beautiful ikebana from cherry blossoms and checkered lillies. The teacher and his wife were so kind and nice. The ikebanas were beautiful. They went out of their way to deliver them to our hotel so we can enjoy them for the duration of our stay in Kyoto. Everytime we walked into our hotel room, they brought smiles and great feelings. Thank you so much 🙏
Suspended and privileged moment, very nice exchange around a personalized creation
Chiaki-san and Taro-san are exceptional! We had a great time and learned a lot about ikebana Chiaki-san, Taro-san ōkini 🥰🥰
Very good experience, the team did their best to communicate smoothly with us in English. The explanations were clear, once the demonstration was complete and the detailed concept came our turn. The team was able to guide us properly when we encountered an obstacle or difficulty. Finally, tea was graciously offered to us, and we were able to share a moment of conviviality around the linguistic notions we had in French, English and Japanese. If you want to participate in this experience, I recommend that you learn Japanese to show respect to the team that does its best to communicate in English with you, they will appreciate the gesture and the human exchange will be even richer. Thank you very much for this moment.
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