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Hands-On Ikebana Making with a Local Expert in Kobe

Kobe, Japan

Hands-On Ikebana Making with a Local Expert in Kobe

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Overview

Duration

2h 15min

Languages

Japanese, English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Local Expertise: Aiko-sensei isn't just an Ikebana instructor; she's embedded in the Kobe community, running her own Buddhist afterschool program and Ikebana classroom. You'll gain cultural insights from a Kobe resident.

Hands-On: This isn't just a demonstration - it's hands-on! You'll create your own Ikebana display under Aiko-sensei's expert guidance.

English Translator: Language won't be a barrier. A dedicated English translator ensures you can fully engage with Aiko-sensei and understand every aspect of Ikebana.

Traditional Venue: Our setting is a charming, traditional Japanese venue that enhances the authenticity of your experience.

Intimate: We keep our groups small, ensuring an intimate, personalized experience.

Take Knowledge Home: Acquire the knowledge to continue practicing it back home, keeping the spirit of Kobe with you.

Easy Access: Our venue is easily accessible by public transit, with bus #7 connecting you to the heart of Kobe.

What to remember

Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. We may ask some guests to sit on the tatami mat floor instead of chairs.

What's included

Feel free to bring home the flowers and foliage of the day's workshop. Please take note that we can wrap it up as a bouquet, but not as-is as an Ikebana display.. Green Tea. Traditional Japanese sweets

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

AIKOYA

Meeting Point

Walk up the hill to the front of International Sharehouse VISTA in Kobe City. Our newly-renovated traditional event space, Aiko-ya, is just next door, to the left of International Sharehouse VISTA.

The closest stop by public transit is the Ishiibashi (石井橋) bus stop of the Kobe City bus line #7.