Viator Rating : 5 (4 reviews)
Onna-son
Kimono, Tea, Art: Okinawa Culture Day
180
Overview
The Three Japanese Cultures Experience in One Day with Simple Kimono, located in Onna Village, Okinawa, offers a deep dive into traditional Japanese arts. This unique experience lets visitors explore tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and calligraphy all in one place. It's perfect for travelers who want a hands-on introduction to Japanese culture.
Participants will start by dressing in a simple kimono. Then, they will arrange tropical flowers, learn calligraphy with a Japanese brush, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with Okinawan sweets. Experienced instructors teach the history and manners behind each art form. This immersive day offers a taste of Zen and Japanese culture in a beautiful setting.
This experience includes all tools, flowers, calligraphy work to take home, kimono rental, origami souvenir, photos, and instruction. It excludes any personal expenses. With a small group, the experience promises an intimate and engaging cultural journey. 
Highlights
Three Cultures, One Day: Experience tea ceremony, flower arranging, and calligraphy all in one place.
Kimono Fun: Dress in a simple kimono and take memorable photos.
Learn from Experts: Experienced instructors guide you through each art form.
Take Home Memories: Keep your calligraphy and flower arrangement as souvenirs.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning about Japanese culture in a hands-on way.
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Many enjoyed wearing the kimonos and taking photos.
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The instructors were praised for being kind and helpful.
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Visitors appreciated the chance to try tea ceremony, flower arranging, and calligraphy.
Some visitors wished for more detailed explanations.
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A few mentioned difficulty understanding some of the instructions.
The Journey
SASAGIRIAN, Onna Village
SASAGIRIAN is a facility in Onna Village, Okinawa, where you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures - Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, and Calligraphy - in one place and in one day.
Tea Room
A traditional Japanese room where the tea ceremony takes place. Here, you'll learn the manners of the tea ceremony, cleanse tea tools, and enjoy Okinawan and Japanese sweets.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes the use of all necessary tools and materials, such as flowers, branches, and leaves for flower arrangement, your calligraphy works to take home, a simple kimono rental, an origami crane souvenir, flowers to take home, photography, and instruction fees. It does not include any personal expenses. A reservation is required at least 3 days before the experience, with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8 people per booking.
Hot Tip
Many people recommend taking lots of pictures in your kimono to remember the day. Also, don't be afraid to ask the instructors questions – they are happy to help you learn more about each art form!
Review Summary
People usually say the Three Japanese Cultures Experience at Sasagirian is a highlight of their Okinawa visit, praising the friendly and patient instructors, the immersive cultural activities, and the beautiful kimono rental. Many mention the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and calligraphy as memorable and well-organized, with excellent English support. A few note that kimono sizes may be limited for larger guests, but overall, the service is described as accommodating and warm.
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