Sankei-en Garden.
at a Tangible Cultural Property of
from a
21st Generation Headmaster
Learn Ikebana
Looking for a unique Japanese cultural experience? Look no further. We are the "Kajiinomiya Goryu School," offering you the best two-hour Ikebana session in a traditional Japanese garden. This program allows you to experience the Japanese art of flower arrangement, Ikebana, under the guidance of our 21st iemoto (headmaster), Isshosai Socho Fujiwara. Throughout the experience, you will witness a 500-year-old heritage and become part of it by creating your own Ikebana masterpiece. After the session, enjoy a photo shoot and casual conversation with the iemoto over tea and sweets. The experience concludes with a serene stroll through Sankei-en Garden, filled with seasonal flowers and historic buildings.
Tailored to International vistors
This experience is specially designed to welcome and engage international visitors, offering a special introduction to the art of Ikebana.
Through this introduction, you will come to discover Japanese aesthetics and explore the differences between ikebana and Western flower arrangement.
Sankei-en Japanese Garden
This ikebana experience is held at Sankei-en, a nationally designated scenic spot in Yokohama that exemplifies Japanese aesthetics of space and harmony. Established in 1906 by businessman Sankei Hara, a patron of traditional Japanese arts, the garden was recognised as a cultural property in 2007.
Visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty, from spring blossoms to summer lotuses and autumn foliage, maybe winter snow too. A post-session stroll through this serene garden deepens your appreciation of Japan’s cultural heritage.
Catch a glimpse of
Japanese philosophy
Removing your shoes to walk on tatami mats, using specialised ikebana shears and a kenzan, carefully arranging flowers with the intent to minimise waste of the plants gifted by nature—through ikebana, there is no doubt that you will have the opportunity to connect with Japan’s history, aesthetics, nature and spirit.
Exclusive and unique adventure
Experience the art of ikebana in the serene and historic Kakushokaku, a rare treasure rarely open to the public. This minimalist wooden space, with views of a traditional garden, reflects Japan’s “aesthetics of subtraction.”
Guided by the iemoto, enjoy a private moment with a master ikebana artist as you create arrangements inspired by Japanese minimalism. This unique setting, rich in cultural heritage, offers a tranquil connection to Japan’s timeless beauty and philosophy.
▶︎▷▶︎Wabunka Story
Bridging the Past and Future of Ikebana’s Traditions and Spirit
Discover the legacy of Isshosai Socho Fujiwara, the 21st headmaster of the Kajiinomiya Goryu school of ikebana. With over 500 years of history, this Japanese art form celebrates simplicity and harmony with nature. As the first female iemoto, she preserves tradition while adapting ikebana to modern lifestyles.
The article explores her journey from her early passion for flowers to becoming a cultural ambassador. It showcases her blend of traditional techniques with contemporary sensibilities, bridging past and future. A must-read for anyone captivated by Japanese culture and the timeless beauty of ikebana.
