Hands-on Henna Body Art Experience in Buddhist Monk Bar in Tokyo

Chiyoda City Trip Overview

Get a hands-on henna body art experience at a Buddhist bar in Nakano, a subculture paradise in Tokyo with quirky, eccentric charm. Henna body art, also known as henna tattoo, is a from of body art that uses a paste of henna leaves that grow in the desert to draw various patterns on the body, which is increasingly popular as a painless, non-permanent alternative to real tattoos. During this experience, you get to draw divine Buddhist symbols on your own body with the expert help of an instructor who is also a certified Buddhist lay priest.The temporary henna stain lasts about 2 weeks to a month, so this will be an awesome souvenir of your trip to the East!
*If you develop skin conditions while applying henna on your body, you will be asked to immediately stop using it.
*After the initial free drink, additional drinks will be charged accordingly.
*The building has no elevator and is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Chiyoda City, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Art Classes

What to Expect When Visiting Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Get a hands-on henna body art experience at a Buddhist bar in Nakano, a subculture paradise in Tokyo with quirky, eccentric charm. Henna body art, also known as henna tattoo, is a from of body art that uses a paste of henna leaves that grow in the desert to draw various patterns on the body, which is increasingly popular as a painless, non-permanent alternative to real tattoos. During this experience, you get to draw divine Buddhist symbols on your own body with the expert help of an instructor who is also a certified Buddhist lay priest.The temporary henna stain lasts about 2 weeks to a month, so this will be an awesome souvenir of your trip to the East!
*If you develop skin conditions while applying henna on your body, you will be asked to immediately stop using it.
*After the initial free drink, additional drinks will be charged accordingly.
*The building has no elevator and is not wheelchair accessible.

Itinerary

This fun and soothing experience takes place at a “monk bar” in Nakano, run by an actual Buddhist priest, and it comes with perks; you will be treated to a complimentary drink from a selection of Buddhist-inspired cocktails!

During this session, you get to draw Buddhist mandala symbols that originate from India, the birthplace of Buddhism, on your body or your friend’s. After learning about the art of mandala from the instructor, it’s time to try your hand at henna body art. You might find those symbols a bit complicated at first glance, but no need to be intimidated as the instructor will walk you through each and every step. Plus, the henna stain will fade after a few weeks so there’s room for mistakes!

Once you’re done drawing divine symbols, how about ending the experience on a fun note? Take many pictures of your work and enjoy chatting with the instructor while waiting for the henna paste to dry!

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