Name: Ikebana Lesson and Arimatsu Town Visit
Brand: Nagoya is not boring
SKU: 1
Price: 7900
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3.5 hours

Min Age : 7+

Max People : 3

Your Experience at a Glance

Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement, is a very relaxing activity using seasonal Japanese flowers and leaves. Your teacher, Kayoko, is a Sogetsu Ikebana instructor who has been teaching Ikebana in English to people from all over the world for the past 3 years.

In this activity, you will be able to enjoy the art of Ikebana by learning a basic Moribana Style in a local Japanese house.

Experience Price

7900 yen/person
5% discount for 2 people (7505 yen/person)
10% discount for 3 people (7110 yen/person)

Experience Type

Private Experience

Meeting Location

Meitetsu Zengo Station (Google Maps)

End Location

Arimatsu Station (Google Maps)

Start Time and Duration

Start at 13:30 and end at around 17:00 (3.5 hours or longer)
*Depending on the length of your visit to Arimatsu

Languages Offered

English, Japanese

Language Proficiency

English: Business ★★★☆☆
Japanese: Native ★★★★★

Price Includes

Pickup at Zengo Station
Ikebana lesson
All tools needed
Seasonal flowers and leaves
1 drink (either Matcha green tea or other Japanese tea) with Japanese sweets
A brief walk around the ancient town of Arimatsu (around 15 to 40 minutes)

Price Excludes

Transportation to Zengo Station and from Arimatsu Station

Additional Information

This tour is family friendly
This tour is wheelchair accessible

COVID-19 Measures

Host will wear a face mask (or face shield) during the experience/tour
Host will wash and sanitize their hands regularly before and during the experience/tour
Guests are required to wear a mask during the experience/tour except when eating or drinking
Guests are encouraged to wash and sanitize their hands before and during the experience/tour
For pickup services: Host will ensure that all surfaces in the vehicle are properly sanitized and wiped down before and after the service.
For local house experiences: Host will ensure that all the spaces are properly sanitized, wiped down and ventilated before and after the experience.

For more information about our COVID-19 measures click here.

What You'll Do

Meet the host, Kayoko Kondo, at Meitetsu Zengo Station. It takes about 20 minutes from Meitetsu Nagoya Station. From the station, she will take you to her house by car which is a 10-minute drive away.

Enjoy the private Ikebana lesson with the certified Sogetsu Ikebana instructor, Kayoko. She will give you a brief lecture on the history of Ikebana and her demonstration with some seasonal materials.

After that, you will experience the art of Ikebana with the guidance and support of Kayoko. Enjoy your time with the fresh materials which she carefully selected at her favorite flower shop. When you are finished creating your work, she will take some photos of your work in a proper setting. The photos will be sent to you by email.

Kayoko will serve you some tea (Matcha if you like) with some Japanese sweets. Since Ikebana is relaxing but also requires a lot of energy, this is the time to take a short break.

And then, Kayoko will drive you to Tokaido Street in Arimatsu, her hometown which takes around 20 minutes. The area preserves historical buildings and was designated as Japan Heritage in 2019. It is famous for its tie-dye technique that has been passed on for more than 400 years. Depending on your interest, Kayoko will take you to some Shibori (tie-dye cloth goods) shops and to some historical buildings.

If you are hungry, maybe you can get something to eat together (the food price is not included in the experience). She can be with you during your visit to Arimatsu. The town people do not speak English, so whatever questions you have during your shopping, Kayoko will be happy to translate for you.

When you are ready to leave, she will take you to Meitetsu Arimatsu Station (two stops toward Nagoya from Zengo Station) where your Ikebana experience ends.

Introduction to Ikebana including its history and cultural features
Ikebana demonstration by the teacher
Create your own Ikebana flower arrangement with the help of your teacher
Enjoy a Japanese local house while you are learning Ikebana
Have some Japanese tea and sweets
Walk along the Tokaido Street in Arimatsu, an ancient post town famous for its tie-dye technique

Your Experience Step by Step

MeetingZengo Station

The host will pick you up at the ticket gate of Zengo Station and drive you to her house (10-minute drive).

IkebanaIntroduction and Demonstration

The host will tell you the brief history of Ikebana and give you a demonstration of the Ikebana Moribana Style.

IkebanaLesson

You will do the Ikebana flower arrangement with the host’s guidance. Kayoko will give you feedback about your Ikebana work and take photos of you and your Ikebana. This part of the experience takes about 1 to 2 hours.

Tea BreakMatcha Tea & Japanese Sweets

Enjoy some typical Japanese sweets and Matcha green tea after finishing your Ikebana.

Town VisitArimatsu

From Kayoko’s house, it’s a 20-minute drive to Arimatsu. Where you will stroll around the town with its historic buildings and visit the shops that sell tie-dye goods.

Closing UpArimatsu Station

When you are ready to return, Kayoko will take you to Meitetsu Arimatsu Station where your experience will end.

Where You'll Be

Meet Your Host

Kayoko Kondo

I am a Sogetsu Ikebana Instructor of first grade. I regularly teach individuals and groups of both Japanese and non-Japanese people. I am very friendly and have good knowledge of the Ikebana background and Ikebana techniques.

During the time with me, you will not only experience the Ikebana but also walk Arimatsu Town which has been designated as Japan Heritage. It is located on the old Tokaido Street and has 400 years of history of tie-dyeing industry. Arimatsu is my hometown, and I would like more people to visit there. So, I’d be happy to give you a short tour and if you are interested in shopping, I can be your interpreter at some stores as well.

Ikebana Lesson and Arimatsu Town Visit

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