There are many books to use when studying Ikenobo. The Invitation to Ikenobo series is an excellent source for Ikenobo.
- The Shoka I and Shoka II and Rikka (Beginning I and II) Invitation to Ikenobo books listed below are sold at $10 each while our supplies last. These are replaced by the new Shoka I and Shoka II books listed below and the new Rikka Curriculum textbook. We will reorder Shoka Shimputai as needed.
Limited availability – See New Shoka 1 below See New Shoka II below $!2 each
No longer reordering
Replaced by Rikka CurriculumNo longer reordering
Replaced by Rikka CurriculumNo longer reordering
Replaced by Rikka Curriculum
New Shoka I in English Black and white photos only; great text Shoka and Rikka Shimputai
$38 $38 $38
great to have for beginning and more advanced students
New Free Style curriculum $30 New Rikka Curriculum $40 Covers all style of Ikenobo and its’ history $25
The following books are excellent for those interested in more intense study of Ikenobo. They are out of print, but are generally available on the internet. Some are occasionally available for sale from the chapter.
Fujiwara’s Rikka: The Soul of Japanese Flower Arrangement Takahashi book – one available Takahashi’s 2nd book – one available