1h 30m
2 languages
Private tour
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, a timeless practice that dates back centuries. This art form may seem esoteric and inaccessible at first glance, but with just a little basic knowledge and practice, anyone can create their own flower arrangements. Learning ikebana offers insight into the essence of the Japanese perception of nature. Flower arranging was once a mandatory "mannerism" for well-educated men, such as samurais and Buddhist monks. We invite you to step into the world of a traditional machiya, a captivating Japanese townhouse that Kyoto was once filled with and learn with a teacher who has studied and practiced Ikebana for 20 years, inspired by her mother and aunt who are Ikebana masters. Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of a quaint, yet elegant space and discover how to arrange Japanese flowers.

Inclusions

What's included

All Fees and Taxes
Licensed Guide: English, Japanese

What's not

Transportation fees to/from the experience location
Guests under 18 must be with an adult; viewing fee applies even if adult doesn't participate.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: 10 min walk from Shijo Station, Kyoto. Your ikebana instructor will meet you inside the old machiya at Ami Kyoto. More information regarding the location will be sent after confirmed booking.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Honey J Tours

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kyoto

Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 872 of 1713.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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