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.
The order of the experience is “Flower arrangement” 1:00-2:00pm, “Calligraphy” 2:00-3:00pm, “Tea ceremony” 3:00-4:00pm.

1. Change into a simple kimono
   “Flower Arrangement”
2. Place the kenzan into the vase and pour water.
3. Cut and arrange the flowers, branches, and leaves under the guidance of the instructor.
4. Check the balance from the distance and appreciate the arrangement.
5. Take photos with your flower arrangement work. (if you wish, you can take the flower materials home)

“Calligraphy”

1. Pour liquid ink to the ink stone and place the paper weight on the paper.
2. Practice writing letters under the guidance of the instructor.
3. Practice writing your favourite characters (kanji, hiragana, katakana, and Alphabet).
4. Write your favourite letter on the large square poetry card and take photos with your work.

“Tea Ceremony”

1. Cleanse your hands and enter the tea room
2. Learn the manners in the tea room.
3. Enjoy tasting Okinawan and Japanese sweets in the Ryurei-style table.
4. Cleanse the tea tools and make your own tea and taste.
5. Take photos and change cloths.

Duration: 3 hours