Discover the elegance of Ikebana, Japan’s traditional art of flower arrangement, guided by a kimono-clad master.
At Terakoya NINJA, you can learn about the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana.
Wearing a rare Oshima Tsumugi haori, you’ll be guided by an experienced flower arrangement master who will carefully teach you the basics of Ikebana — from how to use flower scissors and kenzan to the proper way of cutting stems.
It’s also a perfect opportunity for memorable photos, offering an unforgettable moment of beauty and tranquility.
About Oshima Tsumugi
Oshima Tsumugi is a world-renowned silk textile from Amami Oshima, celebrated for its mud-dyeing technique, intricate kasuri patterns, and light, supple texture.
Wearing this exquisite fabric adds an elegant touch, making it ideal for memorable photos and a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Book Your Ikebana Experience
Japanese Traditional Flower Arrangement
Enjoy a hands-on lesson where you’ll learn the basics of ikebana, from using floral scissors and arranging flowers on a kenzan, to creating your own seasonal work of art.
Once considered the highest form of hospitality in a Japanese home, ikebana offers a serene way to appreciate beauty, harmony, and tradition.
・The experience takes about 60 minutes.
Luxury Ikebana Experience
Discover the essence of ikebana through a hands-on session using seasonal flowers and branches.
Your instructor will guide you through the delicate balance of form, space, and line that defines Japanese beauty.
Enjoy a serene and refined moment of cultural immersion, surrounded by the quiet harmony of nature.
・The experience takes about 60 minutes.
We also accept group reservations.
For groups of 21 or more, please contact us here
History of Ikebana
Since ancient times, Japan has been blessed with flowers that bloom in every season, and people have revered evergreen trees as sacred vessels for deities. After Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century, it became a widespread. practice to make flower offerings at Buddhist altars. During the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and the Nanboku-chō period (1336–1392), it became standard for Buddhist altar arrangements to use mitsugusoku, a set of three ceremonial objects: a flower vase, an incense burner, and a candle stand.
In the Muromachi period (1336–1573), changes in architectural styles led to the evolution of floral arrangements beyond religious offerings. This transformation gave rise to ikebana, a uniquely Japanese art form.
About Koboji Temple
Koboji Temple was originally established in 816 by the great Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi Kukai as a sacred place for Buddhist chanting when he founded Mount Koya in Wakayama.
After a major renovation in 2014, the temple was beautifully reborn into its current form.
Today, within its serene grounds, you can experience various aspects of traditional Japanese culture in an authentic 24-mat tatami room—where history, tranquility, and beauty come together.
