At Sakura Ikenobo Ikebana Class, we offer both the “Ikenobo Ikebana Class” for formal practice and the “Ikebana Trial Class” for those who want to casually experience ikebana.
We provide flexible courses suitable even for busy people.
Lessons are tailored to each student’s individuality and level.
Beginners can enjoy learning the basics step by step.
You can also study both classical and modern ikebana.
Take lessons at your own pace.
International students are very welcome!
A class taught directly by an Ikenobo master. Learn ikebana to gain knowledge of flowers, acquire official certificates, and create floral arrangements for hospitality.
Why not feel the seasons through dialogue with flowers? Lessons are available via Skype or Zoom. International students welcome!
Experiencing nature and seasonal beauty in childhood becomes a lifelong treasure. Children can enjoy touching flowers while learning Japanese culture.
Kyoto offers unique floral materials such as branches and leaves not usually seen in other regions.
Trial lessons often seem difficult to join, but at Sakura Ikebana Class, you can easily attend a one-time lesson.
It’s also a chance for children or beginners to try ikebana casually.
Our lessons use seasonal Kyoto-style flowers, and you can even take home the flowers you arranged.
Enjoy ikebana with authentic materials from Kyoto!
Ikebana is one of Japan’s traditional arts, allowing direct contact with nature. Feel the seasons through flowers!
Reisui Ito is a Special Member and Qualified Teacher of the Ikenobo Headquarters Kyoto Chapter and the instructor of Sakura Ikebana Class at “SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture” in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. At SAKURA, she teaches ikebana, tea ceremony, koto, and Japanese cooking, and has welcomed around 13,000 guests to a variety of cultural experiences (as of 2025).
In June 2025, Reisui Ito took part in the filming of Worlds Apart, the new spin-off series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4. She appears in Episode 2 as the bento teacher.
Ikebana, one of Japan’s most refined traditional arts, allows you not only to appreciate uniquely Japanese beauty, but also to find calm and healing while working with flowers. It is a wonderful lifelong hobby for adults. Today you can watch many videos online, but for complete beginners ikebana can still feel intimidating and difficult to start on your own. In Reisui’s lessons, you can enjoy arranging flowers with your own hands while naturally learning about Japanese aesthetics and culture.
All lessons can be offered in English, making them ideal for international visitors as well as residents of Kyoto.
The name “SAKURA” comes from the family history of our company president, Manabu Ito. His ancestor, Ito Ihee, lived in Somei village in Kami-Komagome, Toshima-gun during the Edo period (present-day Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) and is said to have been involved in the development of the famous Somei-Yoshino cherry.
In Kyoto, one of Japan’s most beloved cultural destinations, we opened SAKURA with the wish to share authentic Japanese traditions with visitors from around the world. Regardless of nationality, gender, age, or prior experience, we hope everyone can enjoy relaxing, enriching time through ikebana and other Japanese cultural arts.
Appearances:
KBS Kyoto “NEWS FACE”, “Kyoto Observation Diary by Okazaki Taiiku”, Kyoto Sanjo Radio Café “Radio Machiya Juku”, etc.
Lectures:
Shiraume Gakuen University, Ritsumeikan University, Osaka Metropolitan University, Yangon Technological University (Myanmar), Chiang Mai University, and other institutions and companies worldwide.
Awards:
Tripadvisor [Traveller’s Choice 2020] [Certificate of Excellence].
Airbnb Experience “Top Global Host” and “Top 10% Worldwide”.
Publications:
JR Tokai “Yes, Kyoto.” campaign 2022, Kyoto Concierge Guide, The Kyoto vol.8, Hong Kong travel site “Flyagain.la”, etc.
Memberships:
Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO).
MBA from Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School.
Corporate training and lectures, and more.
The name “SAKURA” originates from our president’s ancestor, Ito Ihee of Somei Village, Toshima District, Edo era (present-day Komagome, Toshima Ward, Tokyo), who developed the famous cherry blossom “Someiyoshino”.
It is said that Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune personally visited “Kirishimaya Ihee” to purchase azaleas and wisteria while also enjoying tea.
We opened SAKURA in Kyoto, Japan’s most celebrated tourist city, to share authentic Japanese culture with visitors.
Beyond just seeing Japanese culture, we want people of all nationalities, genders, ages, and experiences to enjoy memorable and happy times through hands-on experiences.