You'll get a hands-on introduction to Japanese flower arranging, using seasonal branches and flowers to create beautiful compositions, as well as an overview of the materials/tools necessary for ikebana. To start, I'll serve you green tea and a sweet while we chat about the history of ikebana (originating 500 years ago right here in Kyoto!) and its evolution into a contemporary art form. Then you'll have the chance to try a classical composition, emphasizing season, lines, space, and form. Finally, let your creativity run wild and use the same floral materials to create your own freestyle arrangement. We'll include dedicated time for photos so you can capture your finished arrangements. Workshops are held on the 1st floor of historic Kinse Ryokan, which dates back approximately 250 years and was first constructed when the neighborhood was an active geisha district.

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Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 4 people per booking
• Minimum age is 10 years

Logistics Instructions

Start location : All workshops take place in the cafe/bar space at Kinse Ryokan. The best way to find us is to search for "Kinse Ryokan" on google maps. NOTE: Please take care if using only our address with gps.  It may send you to a different location slightly down the block. DIRECTIONS via TRAIN (5 min train from Kyoto Station plus 10 min walk, 140 yen) From Kyoto Station go to the JR Sagano Line platform (usually platform number 32 or 33) and take the local train (not the rapid service).  Get off at the second stop, Tanbaguchi Station. After coming out through the ticket gates, turn right and walk south down Senbon-dori.  After about a 5 minute walk, you'll see a small shrine on your left.  Turn left here to come into our neighborhood.  Follow the grey paved street as it turns right and then left, and watch for our building on the right hand side of the street.  The entire walk takes about 10 minutes. via TAXI (10 minutes from Kyoto Station, 800--1,000 yen) Please print out these instructions to give the driver (the bigger the font, the better) : 壬生川通花屋町通西入る　島原の大門の中、2筋目南西角（誠の湯の西側）きんせ旅館  600-8827  京都市下京区西新屋敷太夫町80 Tel: 075-351-4781 When you arrive at the building, please come in the front sliding door. After that, the cafe/bar entrance is up one step and into the door to the left of the floral stained glass window.

End location : All workshops take place in the cafe/bar space at Kinse Ryokan. The best way to find us is to search for "Kinse Ryokan" on google maps. NOTE: Please take care if using only our address with gps.  It may send you to a different location slightly down the block. DIRECTIONS via TRAIN (5 min train from Kyoto Station plus 10 min walk, 140 yen) From Kyoto Station go to the JR Sagano Line platform (usually platform number 32 or 33) and take the local train (not the rapid service).  Get off at the second stop, Tanbaguchi Station. After coming out through the ticket gates, turn right and walk south down Senbon-dori.  After about a 5 minute walk, you'll see a small shrine on your left.  Turn left here to come into our neighborhood.  Follow the grey paved street as it turns right and then left, and watch for our building on the right hand side of the street.  The entire walk takes about 10 minutes. via TAXI (10 minutes from Kyoto Station, 800--1,000 yen) Please print out these instructions to give the driver (the bigger the font, the better) : 壬生川通花屋町通西入る　島原の大門の中、2筋目南西角（誠の湯の西側）きんせ旅館  600-8827  京都市下京区西新屋敷太夫町80 Tel: 075-351-4781 When you arrive at the building, please come in the front sliding door. After that, the cafe/bar entrance is up one step and into the door to the left of the floral stained glass window.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 10 to 99 : from 0 to 4 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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