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Ikebana Workshop in Tokyo: Japanese Flower Art Experience by Local Operator

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Activity provider: IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua
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Tour in Tokyo, including Seasonal flowers and All necessary tools (flower shears, vase, flower frog. Run by IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Seasonal flowers
  • All necessary tools (flower shears, vase, flower frog, work surface)
  • Japanese tea served after the experience (if you wish)

Ikebana Workshop in Tokyo: Japanese Flower Art Experience by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $117 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience in Tokyo. It is run by IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Seasonal flowers, All necessary tools and Japanese tea served after the experience. It does not cover Transportation to/from the studio, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Seasonal flowers
  • All necessary tools (flower shears, vase, flower frog, work surface)
  • Japanese tea served after the experience (if you wish)

Excludes

  • Transportation to/from the studio

Important information

Meeting point

IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $117
$117
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 29 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Steven
May 19, 2026

Demi is a very good teacher. He is patient and knowledgeable. I hope that more students take his class. Good activity to have, especially with an elderly person.

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Georgina
April 19, 2026

Demi was so interesting and skilled at explaining and teaching Ikebana history, techniques and philosophy - a perfect creative experience in a tranquil space. Thank you!

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Jan-Niclas
March 25, 2026

Demi has a very pleasant way of teaching not only the fundamentals of the craft but also the history and different styles of Ikebana. With Guidance and free flow phases you will be able to create your first own beautiful Ikebana. Was such an amazing experience thank you so much. 🙏

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Brent
August 21, 2026

Had a great time Demi! He’s so informative, friendly and crazy talented! Clear direction complete with a comprehensive overview via slide show. Outstanding work

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Anita
July 25, 2026

We were truly overwhelmed by how much we learned during this course. Ikebana is a beautiful art form that enriches life, and we will definitely continue practicing it when we return home. Everything was explained so clearly, with great passion and enthusiasm. The instructor created a wonderful atmosphere and made this traditional Japanese art both accessible and inspiring. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!

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Claudia
May 12, 2026

We got a good sense of what ikebana is, and we were able to try out the first level for ourselves with lots of helpful tips. It was really interesting and a lot of fun!

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Joanna
May 6, 2026

Amazing!I had such a great time at this workshop and enjoyed every single minute of it. I would fully recommend it to anyone thinking about joining. Demi is incredibly welcoming and a fantastic teacher, he created a really relaxed, easy-going atmosphere that made the whole experience even better. Don’t hesitate, just go for it!

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Andrea
April 13, 2026

Thank you so much for this experience , what we learned was intresting and beautiful. Thank you . Andrea

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Sharon
March 31, 2026

A fabulous first experience with Ikebana. The patient and enthusiastic teacher is an artist whose sculptural work informs his award winning modern free style. He had me create a basic Ikebana, step-by-step, explaining the rules of proportion and placement clearly. The result was both dramatic and harmonious. His English, while not yet fully fluent, was easy to understand and fully up to the demands of the lesson and discussion of underlying principles.

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Gail
March 16, 2026

We had a great time! Our instructor gave us an excellent understanding of Ikebana and guided us every step of the way. He was encouraging and helped us create something unique and special. I highly recommend this activity.

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Maria
March 7, 2026

The instructor, Demi, shared the principles of ikebana and guided me in creating a basic composition. He is a skilled practitioner and a great teacher. It was amazing to see the composition look a million times better after a simple adjustment he made. I also got to see an advanced student at work, which further expanded my horizons in understanding the framework and the beauty of this ancient art. A textbook in English is also available to purchase; don’t hesitate to buy it. Thank you very much for a great experience.

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Aleid
February 14, 2026

This was such an amazing experience. Demi is an artist thru and thru…he is knowledgeable, kind and patient. He creates a nice atmosphere and explain the philosophy as well as the practicality of Ikebana. I got to do my own arrangement and that was such an exhilarating experience. I totally recommend Demi and this studio. Thank you so much 🩵

Frequently Asked Questions

IKEBANA STUDIO Oraqua sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover transportation to/from the studio. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes. Anything finished in the session, calligraphy, origami, an ikebana arrangement, an indigo cloth, goes with you. Pottery needs glazing and firing, so it is posted to your home or hotel some weeks later; ask about international shipping when you book.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Seasonal flowers, All necessary tools (flower shears, vase, flower frog, work surface), Japanese tea served after the experience (if you wish)
The duration of the Ikebana Workshop in Tokyo: Japanese Flower Art Experience by Local Operator is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$117