Private Workshop with an International Instructor

[The Experience] Join Kayoko, a Sogetsu-ryu 1st Grade Instructor Advisor and Artist, for a private journey into Japanese floral design. Your session begins with a personal welcome at Tokushige Station, followed by a drive to her home studio in the Nagoya suburbs. [Heritage & Art] Kayoko’s creative roots are in ARIMATSU, a historic town famous for its 400-year-old tie-dyeing tradition. This heritage, combined with 10 years of teaching international guests, shapes her unique artistic vision. [Welcome Matcha and Introduction to Ikebana] When you get to Kayoko's place, relax with MATCHA tea and Japanese sweets. Witness an intimate demonstration as Kayoko shares her process using seasonal materials like FORSYTHIA, AOMOJI, or ASIAN LILY. You will learn professional techniques to bring out the natural beauty of flowers. [Creative Session] Under Kayoko's guidance, compose your own unique Ikebana work. Children are welcome ！We can tailor the ikebana lesson and snacks to suit younger guests, ensuring a memorable cultural experience for the whole family." [Your Masterpiece & Sencha] After the photo session, you will be served sencha (ryokucha) while reflecting on your creation. I will also serve rice crackers. If you prefer to save your appetite for the upcoming lunch, I am happy to wrap them for you to enjoy later during your sightseeing. [Special Tour to Arimatsu-My Hometown] Since her studio is not far from the historic Tokaido Road, she will take you for lunch and then she can guide you to Arimatsu after lunch. This is her hometown where she grew up and still feels a deep connection to the history. Arimatsu is a beautiful town famous for its traditional tie-dyeing (Arimatsu Shibori). Its stunning streetscape is so famous that it was even depicted in world-renowned UKIYOE (Japanese woodblock prints) by artists like Hiroshige. It feels like stepping back 400 years into the Edo period ! You can return to Nagoya Station or Kanayama Station from there. She can tell you which platform to ride the train. If you rather take a taxi to your hotel, she can show you the taxi area at Arimatsu Station.