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Art using plants, "Kokedama (moss ball)" and "Ikebana"

Learn Japanese flower arrangement or Kokedama making in a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere in a room with a view of Setouchi(the Seto Inland Sea) and the Miyajima Island.
This is an experience that you can easily add before or after sightseeing in Miyajima.

After your class is over, you can appreciate your own work while having a nice cup of tea.
In addition, the teacher is also a kimono-dresser, it would be nice to wear a kimono as an option and take commemorative photos with your work!
(An additional fee is required. Also, if you want to go sightseeing in a kimono, you can talk to the teacher.)


What's Kokedama (Moss Ball)?

Kokedama, or moss ball, has been around for a long time as an alternative form of Bonsai, traditional Japanese art of appreciating familiar natural trees and plants on a miniature scale.


making kokedama (moss ball) class near miyajima island

With their roots wrapped in moss balls, Kokedama are easier to carry from one place to another than ordinary Bonsai pots. As being simple and uncomplicated, Kokedama have been especially popular in the past 30 years.

If you cannot bring it home with you due to phytosanitary matter, learn how to make it and try making it in the same way after you are back home!
You can also give it as a gift to those whom you have met in Japan.

making kokedama (moss ball) class near miyajima island


making kokedama (moss ball) class near miyajima island


What's Ikebana?

"Ikebana" is the art of flower arranging unique to Japan that has developed since the Muromachi Era(1336-1573). While Western flower arrangement focuses rather on colors and fragrances of flowers, Japanese "Ikebana" has evolved as a way to capture divine spirits residing in trees and flowers which Japanese people believed in since ancient times, as well as the beauty of the four seasons. In contrast to its Western counterparts, Japanese Ikebana artists often use linear tree branches and flower buds before blooming to express elegant simplicity.

ikebana class near miyajima island


It is also said that Japanese Ikebana exerted an influence on Western line arrangements. In addition, a Kenzan flower frog, a reusable Ikebana tool to hold stems of flowers in place, has long been attracting global attention as a sustainable, eco-friendly item.

ikebana class near miyajima island




If you are a group of 2 or more people, each of you can select what Japanese traditional art experience you would like to participate in. There are 2 options, either Kokedama or Ikebana.

Reservation

Make a reservation here.
WaGoKoRo manabi HANAkyoushitu
sensei, ikebana and kokedama class
Sensei (Teacher)

Nearest JR Station: Ajina Sta.

You can also use Hiroden Ajina Station.
Please confirm the location details at the time of making reservation.


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