Japanese Flower Arrangement Experience in Tokyo – Create Your Own Ikebana in Yanaka

Description

2 persons,12500 yen per person

3 persons, 11000 yen per person

4 persons and up, 10000 yen per persona

5000 yen per kid

One person for 15000 yen(private one-on-one!)

Discover the quiet elegance of Ikebana — the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement — in a cozy and historic Tokyo neighborhood.

This experience takes place in Yanaka, a timeless district known for its nostalgic streets and calm atmosphere. In a private tatami-style room inside a local Japanese home, you’ll learn the foundations of Ikebana from a gentle, English-speaking instructor.

Rather than simply arranging flowers for beauty, Ikebana emphasizes balance, space, and seasonal awareness. You’ll learn how to create harmony between line, form, and nature — a meditative and creative practice.

One of the most unique parts of this experience is that you will personally visit a small, family-run flower shop in the neighborhood to select the flowers for your final piece. This adds a real-life local touch and helps support the community directly. Please bring about ¥1,000 in cash for purchasing the flowers.

This meaningful interaction with local shopkeepers is not only part of the process — it’s one of the highlights of the day. You’ll feel more connected to Tokyo beyond sightseeing, through simple, warm exchanges with the people who live and work here.

During the 60–90 minute session, you’ll:

  • Choose your own fresh flowers (with cash, approx. ¥1,000)
  • Learn basic Ikebana principles and tools
  • Arrange your own floral work with guidance
  • Hear the cultural background of Ikebana and Japanese aesthetics
  • Take photos of your finished piece

📍 Location: Yanaka, Tokyo (Taito-ku, near Ueno)
🕒 Duration: 60–90 minutes
🌱 Level: Beginner friendly
🌐 Language: English
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group Size: 2–5 people (small, quiet setting)
📸 Great for mindful travelers and culture lovers

🪜 Note: The session is held on the 2nd floor of a traditional Japanese home (stairs only). Please let us know in advance if you have mobility concerns.

Cancellations 48 hours before the starting time on the participating date will be refunded fully.

Cancellations less than 48 hours before the starting time on the participating date will not be refunded.

Included

  • Flower arrangement instruction
  • Use of all Ikebana tools
  • Cultural storytelling and guidance
  • Visit to a local flower shop (purchase not included)
  • English-speaking instructor
  • A quiet, warm atmosphere in a Japanese home

Excluded

  • As we take you to a local flower shop in the Yanaka area, you can buy your favorite flowers by yourself. About 1000~2000 yen depends on what you choose.

Know before you go

We prepare all the program items. Please bring your passion and love for flowers.  

As we will take you to a local flower shop in the Yanaka area, you can buy your favorite flowers for yourself.  Bring about 1000~2000 yen in cash.

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