Tokyo Ikebana, Japanese Traditional Flower Arrangement Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 10 minutes

Mobile ticket

【OUTLINE】

With this plan you can experience Japanese traditional flower arrangement in Nakano. Nakano is located only 10 min. from JR Shinjuku station and is famous for a variety of subcultures. This classroom cherishes personal creativity and style and encourages arranging flowers with your own free interpretation. All the flowers, vase, and tools can be used free of charge. Feel free to join the experience empty-handed.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

・Enjoy a traditional Japanese flower arranging experience.

・Flower arranging is very popular abroad.

・You don't need any supplies.

・This class is taught with care.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Participation requirements：The program is designed for people 6 years of age and over. (Children aged 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent.)

You shall be responsible for any accident or injury during the experience.

Please keep your valuables and belongings by yourself.

The school is not responsible for anything you left behind or lost.

For a large group, a venue rental fee is charged separately.

The instructor can be sent to any hotel you stay in Tokyo.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

【Learn the basics of ikebana】 The most important part of ikebana is bringing out the charms of the materials (plants, vase and so on) to express their beauty. You will learn what style looks beautiful, which angle is attractive, and what combinations are the most stunning. To refine your style, we will teach you the basics of ikebana. The instructor will teach to your level, so you don't need to worry if it is your first time. Arranging flowers will create a big difference in their appearance. Witness your arrangement come to life. 【Ikebana experience】 After you learn the basics, you will craft your own creation. Once your work is done, the instructor will have a look at it. They will give you advice on how to improve your arrangement. You will have the opportunity to take plenty of pictures of your arrangement. The flowers your will use in this class will be local flowers that are in season, so your creation will be extra special. Ikebana can be created with flowers from all over the world; that's why it's popular overseas as well. When you go home, you can put everything that you have learned to use and make an arrangement with flowers in your country.

What‘s Included

Experience fee

Material costs

Options

Flower arrangement (English)

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The lesson is a perfect...
Amy B,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The lesson is a perfect balance of learning through explanation and through application. After outlining the history and geometric and philosophic principles behind Ikebana, the instructor guides you towards creating an individualistic flower arrangement.
I loved my class. I...
Catherine C,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I loved my class. I learned a lot and had a chance to create my own flower arrangement. My teacher obviously loved what she was teaching, and was so supportive and enthusiastic. It was a highlight for me in Tokyo! I highly recommend it.
Love it!
Jennifer D,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience where I learned so much and have a new appreciation for the process of arranging flowers.
Highly Recommend!
Madeline J,,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience - the teachers were kind and patient and we learned a lot about ikebana. The location was easy to find and all the materials were supplied to us. The instructors even let us know about an ikebana show that we went to the next day and it was incredible!
I had an amazing time...
EmilyClaire L,,Apr 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had an amazing time attending the class! The teachers were great and I learned a lot! It was a great birthday present to myself 😄
Awesome Ikebana Class!
Brian T,,Apr 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
My Ikebana class experience was amazing! The very patient, kind, and knowledgeable teachers taught me so much and made learning the flower arrangements really fun. I will absolutely go back the next time I visit Japan. I cannot rate this highly enough.
Fabulous class!
Kelly M,,Mar 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a wonderful time at this class! I happened to be the only student in my class. My instructor was an absolute gem. I am from the US and my instructor apologized for her English, but it was perfect and I understood everything. I love flowers and arrange them on my own but Ikebana is a totally different way of thinking about aesthetics. I enjoyed learning about the history/philosophy in this beginner class, watched the instructor arrange one to show me, and then ultimately arrange my own. Highly recommend!
It's so much more than flower arranging!
734ashleighn,,Feb 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent introduction to the art of ikebana! It is definitely more technical than we imagined but thanks to a comprehensive tutorial it was thoroughly enjoyable. Even my reluctant partner was pretty good at it with the Sensei and assistants being surprisingly impressed with his work. Arigatou gozaimasu!
An Amazing First Ikebana Experience
Meiz,,Feb 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's my first Ikebana class and I learned a lot from the teacher. He went through quite a bit of the concept and theory behind this art and that took up about 1/3 of the class. It may not be the most interesting bit but I am happy to have learned so much from him. Later on, he guided me on the flowers I've picked and how best to create a beautiful piece. After the 1st round, I had to take it all out and redo it on my own. It was an eye opening experience and the staff was on hand to help out. They were very friendly and encouraging too. Even teaching me how to use the cutter in the right way. I've taken away a lot from this class and am very happy whenever I look back at my Cherry Blossom and Tulip creation. I'll recommend this place to go for your first class and understand the art of Ikebana better.
Wonderful hands on experience
Lindsay B,,Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was wonderful to learn basic fundamentals of Ikebana from a true Master, and head of an internationally renowned Ikebana school. We learned so much, and then we're able to use what we had learned to create our own seasonal arrangement.