About this tour
Learn ikebana flower arrangement in a traditional tatami room near Shinjuku with a qualified instructor guiding you through the fundamentals. This 90-minute workshop welcomes complete beginners and requires no prior experience. You'll work with seasonal blooms, master the basic tools, and leave with a handmade mini vase and event photos. Accessible by public transport and suitable for all fitness levels, it's a straightforward way to understand Japanese floral aesthetics.
Highlights
- Arrange seasonal flowers in a tatami room setting
- Learn ikebana principles from an experienced instructor
- Take home a paper mini vase you've created
- Receive professional photos from your session
- Central Tokyo location, walkable from Shinjuku
- No experience or special fitness required
What to expect
You'll enter a calm tatami space where your instructor introduces ikebana basics—the philosophy of negative space, balance, and line work. You're handed traditional tools and fresh flowers, then guided through arranging your own piece step by step. The pace is unhurried; expect hands-on instruction tailored to your progress. By the end you'll have completed an arrangement and be given a takeaway souvenir vase. The instructor photographs your work and the experience itself.
Good to know
Located near Shinjuku with easy public transport access. Prams and strollers welcome. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or marked. No special fitness or artistic ability needed. Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the space.
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