The ‘way of flowers’ is a classical art which evolved in Japan from floral offerings made by Buddhist priests over 1,400 years ago. Today the art of flower arrangement is practised widely throughout Japan and ranges from classic forms where three floral elements are arranged in a shallow bowl to represent heaven, earth and mankind to more free-flowing contemporary forms. For those interested in learning more, we can arrange experiences with skilled practitioners where you can learn about the history of ikebana as well as study the basic forms by arranging some blooms and sprigs yourself.