Ikenobo Books

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 Curriculum
  • Rikka I
    No longer reordering
    Replaced by Rikka Curriculum
  • No 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
This More to Learn Series represents the latest books in English and are
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