- SASAGIRIAN - Japanese Cultural Experience Facility - The sequence of activities is as follows: “Ikebana (Flower Arrangement)” from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, “Shodo (Calligraphy)” from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and “Chado (Tea Ceremony)” from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Slip into a traditional yukata
“Ikebana (Flower Arrangement)”
- Insert the kenzan into the vase and add water.
- Under the expert’s supervision, trim and style the flora, twigs, and foliage.
- Step back to gauge the symmetry and admire your creation.
- Capture your floral design in photographs. (optional: take the botanical elements with you)
“Shodo (Calligraphy)”
- Fill the ink stone with ink and secure the paper with a paperweight.
- Under the expert’s supervision, practice inscribing characters.
- Practice your preferred symbols (kanji, hiragana, katakana, and the Roman alphabet).
- Inscribe your chosen character on a large shikishi board and photograph your masterpiece.
“Chado (Tea Ceremony)”
- Purify your hands before entering the tea chamber.
- Acquaint yourself with the tea room etiquette.
- Relish the taste of Okinawan and Japanese confections at a Ryurei-style table.
- Clean the tea utensils, prepare your own tea, and savor it.
- Take photographs and change out of the yukata.
- Origami crane souvenir
- Simple kimono rental included
- Personal calligraphy works to take home
- Complimentary photography session
- All necessary tools provided
- Expert instruction in your chosen arts
- Flowers, branches, and leaves for arrangement
- Take home your floral creations
- Japanese sweets
- Matcha
You will experience three Japanese traditional cultures - Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, and Calligraphy - in one day. SASAGIRIAN is the only facility where you can experience all of these three Japanese cultures in one place and in one day in Okinawa. You will learn the history and manners of each culture from our experienced instructors. By wearing a simple kimono, you will write Japanese letters with a Japanese brush, have Japanese and Okinawan sweets and make macha green tea, and finally arrange tropical flowers and plants. If you come to Japan, why don’t you spend a special day to feel Japanese culture at SASAGIRIAN? Each experience is available in English and Japanese. You will learn about the spirit of Zen and Japanese culture in the Japanese traditional room in Onna Village in Okinawa.
- Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people * Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.
- Can children under the age of 3 participate? No No 〇
- Can children participate if they are 4 years or older? Yes Yes
- Can I participate even if I cannot sit up? 〇 Yes 〇
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
