What is Ikebana?
In Japan, where you can enjoy different nature each season, Ikebana is a traditional art form that teaches the value of life by cutting and arranging flowers.
Ikebana is not just about arranging flowers beautifully.
A Japanese word “道 (Do)” means "the way," it’s also about:
- Respecting life
- Cultivating mindfulness and hospitality
- Personal growth through practice
While Western flower arrangement is known as "the art of addition," Ikebana follows "the art of subtraction" - creating beauty with simplicity.
"Flowers show the heart of people."
This phrase symbolizes Ikebana's philosophy: expressing one's inner self through flowers.
Heika Chokuritsukei (Tall Vase / Upright Style)
Moribana Chokuritsukei (Water basin / Upright Style)
Become an Ikebana Artist in One Day!
In just two hours, you can learn the history of ikebana and how to arrange flowers. By expressing your feelings through ikebana, you can also experience personal growth through its spirit. Become an ikebana artist in one day!
You can enjoy the atmosphere of a real Japanese house where tradition and modern life mix. Experience "horigotatsu" (a sunken kotatsu table), "tokonoma," Japanese-style rooms, family Buddhist altars, and Shinto altars. Feel free to take photos anywhere you like.
Class Outline – What You Will Experience
In just two hours, you will learn:
History of Ikebana
Discover how important flowers have been in Japanese culture.
Ikebana Experience (Ohara School)
- Learn how to use scissors and kenzan (needlepoint holder)
- Practice water cutting and other techniques
- Engage with flowers and arrange your own work with the teacher's guidance
Photo Session
Take photos of your arrangement in a traditional Japanese alcove (tokonoma).
Sharing Time
Share comments and thoughts with other participants.
What to Expect from Our Class
You can enjoy the atmosphere of a real Japanese house where tradition and modern life mix. Experience "horigotatsu" (a sunken kotatsu table), "tokonoma," Japanese-style rooms, family Buddhist altars, and Shinto altars. Feel free to take photos anywhere you like.
Price：10,000 yen + flower fee (2,000 yen to 3,000 yen)
Date and time：Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 12pm
Number of participants：Up to 4 people
You arrange flowers sitting around "Sunken kotatsu". You can see “Buddhist altar”
You can see "Shinto shrine"
Take photos of your arrangement in a traditional "tokonoma" (Japanese alcove).
About the Instructor – Miki Shirota
- President and CEO, KMT Planning Co., Ltd.
- Associate Certified Coach (Certified by the International Coaching Federation in 2022)
- Points of You® Practitioner
- Certified Facilitator of Engagement Cards
- Professor of Ikebana (Ohara School of Flower Arrangement)
- Gago (Art name) / Koukei Shirota
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Musashi Institute of Technology Graduate School
After completing graduate school, I gained extensive experience in various technical roles within the manufacturing industry. My work spanned a wide range of cultures, from performance-driven global companies to the more traditional approaches of Japanese businesses.
In 2020, I founded KMT Planning Co., Ltd., where I now help small and medium-sized enterprises as a coach, using my professional experience.
I also offer a unique service called “Knock on Mind” that uses Points of You® cards and Engagement cards to help individuals discover themselves through dialogue and card-based activities.
Additionally, I was inspired by the art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) and started offering one-day Ikebana workshops, where I share the experience of cultivating a unique sense of beauty. Plans to expand these workshops for international visitors are currently underway.
Contact / Reserve
Limited to 4 people per session. Book early to secure your spot.
For reservations or inquiries regarding our Ikebana Experience for visitors, kindly complete the form below.
